Biden congratulates Trump, invites him to White House
06 November 2024 |
8:00 pm
President Joe Biden called Donald Trump to congratulate him on his victory Wednesday and invited his Republican successor to hold a meeting in the "near future," the White House said. In his call with Trump, "President Biden expressed his commitment to ensuring a smooth transition and emphasized the importance of working to bring the country…
The report removed a legal cloud hanging over Biden as he seeks reelection in a contest expected to be against Donald Trump — who is facing a criminal trial for removing large amounts of secret documents after he lost the White House, then refusing to cooperate with investigators. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP)
President Joe Biden called Donald Trump to congratulate him on his victory Wednesday and invited his Republican successor to hold a meeting in the “near future,” the White House said.
In his call with Trump, “President Biden expressed his commitment to ensuring a smooth transition and emphasized the importance of working to bring the country together,” a White House statement said.
Biden also spoke with Kamala Harris and “congratulated the Vice President on her historic campaign,” the statement said, adding that the president on Thursday “will address the nation to discuss the election results and the transition.”
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