President-elect Trump has accepted President Biden's invitation to an Oval Office meeting next week
Transition of Power: Biden and Trump to Meet in Oval Office
As the clock strikes midnight, America is set to witness a historic transition of power, with President-elect Joe Biden and President Donald Trump scheduled to meet in the Oval Office. This meeting marks a significant return to tradition, as Trump had previously declined to invite Biden to the White House after his 2020 election victory.
A New Era of Cooperation
The meeting comes after Trump and Biden spoke by phone on Wednesday, with the president-elect describing the call as "very respectful, both ways." This move is a stark contrast to the tumultuous transfer of power in 2016, when Trump refused to concede defeat and a violent mob of his supporters stormed the US Capitol.
A Tradition Reborn
The meeting is a return to the precedent set by previous presidents, including George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, and Ronald Reagan. It is a nod to the peaceful transfer of power that has defined American democracy. As Obama famously said, "We now want to do everything we can to help you succeed, because if you succeed, then the country succeeds."
Building a New Administration
Meanwhile, Trump is hard at work in his Mar-a-Lago home in Florida, assembling his new administration. He has already chosen his campaign manager, Susie Wiles, as his new White House chief of staff, making her the first woman to hold the position. Trump is also favoring cabinet candidates with business experience outside of Washington over members of Congress, according to sources familiar with the process.
Late-Breaking News
In a surprise move, Trump has announced that he will not be inviting former Ambassador Nikki Haley or former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to join his new administration. In a social media post, Trump expressed his gratitude for working with them in the past, saying, "I appreciate working with them previously. Jose thanks for watching."
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