Donald Trump returns to White House
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Biden congratulates Trump on win, both pledge smooth transition in Oval Office meeting, reporters quickly ushered out.
U.S. President Joe Biden on Wednesday (November 13, 2024) greeted president-elect Donald Trump with a handshake in the Oval Office, each pledging a smooth transition from Democrat to Republican.
Mr. Biden congratulated Mr. Trump on his win.
Mr. Trump said “politics is tough” and not always a nice world, “but it is a nice world today”.
Reporters were quickly ushered out of the room. Mr. Trump arrived at the White House a little behind schedule for the meeting with President Biden.
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