After perhaps the most contentious presidential election season in modern history, Americans were finally given a moment of peace and civility when President-elect Donald Trump joined President Joe Biden in the Oval Office on Wednesday. .
Last week, Trump defeated Biden's vice president, Kamala Harris, in both the popular vote and the electoral vote, and in just a few weeks, Biden will return to office for a second term.
“Politics is tough and often it’s not a very good world, but today it’s a good world.”
To signal the start of the transition to the next Biden administration invited Trump President Trump agreed, taking part in a friendly meeting in the Oval Office.
On Wednesday, with roaring fires in the background, the two former political rivals warmly shook hands and exchanged pleasantries.
Biden called Trump “Mr. President,” acknowledged him as a “former president,” congratulated him on his recent victory and promised a “smooth transition” in the coming days and weeks.
“We're going to do everything we can to make sure you have what you need,” Biden said.
“Welcome. Welcome back,” he added to a man he recently called.The biggest threat to our democracy. ”
Mr. Trump readily accepted Mr. Biden's remarks and made some conciliatory remarks himself.
“Politics is tough, and in many cases it's not a very good world,” Trump replied, “but today it's a good world and I'm very grateful.”
Immediately after their brief exchange, hatred erupted among the press corps, also gathered in the Oval Office. Some tried to ask questions, but both presidents ignored the noise and instead smiled at each other, as if laughing at an inside joke. another clip showed.
Conspicuously absent from the White House on Wednesday was former and future first lady Melania Trump. report First lady Jill Biden suggested she had invited Mrs. Trump to the meeting, but a statement from first lady Melania Biden's office confirmed that he would not be attending.
Trump's office announced: “Mr. Trump will not be attending today's meeting at the White House.” statement “I am encouraged that my husband has returned to the Oval Office to begin the transition process, and I wish him every success,” she wrote on X.
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