Key Takeaways
- President Joe Biden invited the President-elect to the White House to discuss transition.
- This is a departure from Trump’s previous actions, as he did not extend an invitation to Biden after losing the 2020 presidential election.
- The White House meeting will likely focus on transitioning administrations and preparing for the new presidency.
President Joe Biden has called to congratulate the president-elect on his victory and invited him to the White House to discuss transitioning administrations. This is a significant departure from Trump’s previous actions.
“President Donald Trump looks forward to the meeting, which will take place shortly, and very much appreciated the call,” Trump spokesperson Steven Cheung said in a statement to the BBC.
It’s important to note that Donald Trump did not extend this invitation to Biden after losing the 2020 presidential election, in a departure from tradition, the BBC reports said.
Presidents usually invite the incoming administration to the White House, greet them on the steps of the North Portico, and then ride with them to the US Capitol for the inauguration ceremony which Trump did not attend in 2021.
