President-elect Donald Trump has accepted President Joe Biden’s invitation to meet at the White House, signaling the start of the presidential transition.
President-elect Donald Trump has accepted President Joe Biden’s invitation to meet at the White House during the presidential transition period, a Trump campaign spokesperson confirmed.
Biden extended the invitation to Trump during a Nov. 6 phone call in which the president congratulated the president-elect on his victory and acknowledged the importance of a smooth transition and national unity, according to a White House statement.
Steven Cheung, communications director for Trump’s campaign, confirmed the call and said Trump is eager for the meeting.
“President Joe Biden called President Donald J. Trump to congratulate him on his victory and extended an invitation to the White House to ensure a smooth transition between the current Administration and the incoming Administration,” Cheung said in a statement. “President Trump looks forward to the meeting, which will take place shortly, and very much appreciated the call.”Biden also congratulated Vice President Kamala Harris for running a “historic” presidential campaign against Trump, according to a White House statement. He praised Harris as a leader who embodies grit and integrity, with a “clear vision for a nation that is