On Wednesday morning local time, US Democratic President Joe Biden sat down with his Republican successor Donald Trump in the Oval Office. There was a short conversation with the press present. – I look forward to a smooth transfer of power, said Biden, who added that he and the administration will do what they can to ensure this. – Congratulations, Biden said to Trump. The two rivals shook hands. Trump said the world of politics on Wednesday was nicer than it sometimes is. Photo: Kevin Lamarque / Reuters Trump also said he believes in a smooth transfer of power. – It will be as flexible as we can get it. He also emphasized that politics is demanding: – In many cases it is not a pleasant world. But it is a nicer world today. I really appreciate that. US correspondent Anders Tvegård says he has never seen so much press outside the White House. – Nice to win Trump arrived in Washington, DC on Wednesday morning local time. Before the visit with Biden, he met with Republicans in the House of Representatives. – Isn’t it nice to win? It’s nice to win. It’s always nice to win, Trump told party members. He emphasized the importance of the Republicans both getting the majority of the vote and winning in all seven “tipping states” where the election results were difficult to predict. Donald Trump addressed Republicans in the House of Representatives in Washington, DC on Wednesday. Photo: ALLISON ROBBERT / Reuters Trump officially takes over the presidency on 20 January 2025. It is customary for the US president to invite his successor to the White House before taking over. But Biden did not receive an invitation, the roles were reversed four years ago. Norm breaker Karine Jean-Pierre, spokeswoman for the White House, was asked earlier in the day why Biden is now inviting Trump to the White House. – That is the norm. That’s the way it’s supposed to happen, Jean-Pierre added. But that’s not how it happened last time, when Trump lost the election to Biden in 2020. Then Trump refused to accept the election result, and he never invited Biden to visit the White House. On the contrary, Trump cast doubt on the election, and in January 2021 his supporters stormed the Congress building in Washington. Five people died in connection with the riots. This time things have gone more peacefully. The Democrats’ presidential candidate, Vice President Kamala Harris, was quick to acknowledge defeat. Different views on Ukraine Meetings between the current and incoming president should contribute to a smooth transfer of power between the administrations. This is Trump’s first visit to the White House since he himself was president. It is also the first time he has met Biden since the presidential debate this summer. The debate went so badly for Biden that he withdrew from the election campaign after great pressure. Vice President Kamala Harris took over but lost to Trump on November 5. It is not known what the two discuss at the meeting. But the news agency Reuters writes that foreign policy is probably on the agenda. Among other things, Biden has been concerned with securing American support for Ukraine and the war against Russia. Trump, for his part, has promised that he will bring a quick end to the war, without it being clear how he will do it. Correction: An earlier version of this story stated that five people were killed as a result of the riots at the Capitol in Washington, DC, in January 2021. The correct reading is that five people died in connection with the incident. The matter was resolved on 13 November 2024 at 17:58. Interested in abroad? Listen to the foreign affairs editor’s podcast: Published 13.11.2024, at 16.25 Updated 13.11.2024, at 18.08
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