Biden Meets Trump at White House to Begin Transfer of Power

US President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump met at the White House on November 13, 2024, for an Oval Office meeting. This marked a change from 2020, when Trump declined to meet Biden after their election. During the meeting, Biden congratulated Trump on his victory and expressed his desire for a "smooth transition of power." Trump replied that he appreciated Biden's civility and acknowledged that the transition would be smooth. The two leaders shook hands and held a private meeting in the Oval Office. The meeting was seen as a significant display of normalcy and civility in the aftermath of a contentious election.