Biden Pledges Peaceful Transition as Trump Prepares to Return to Office

Despite prior warnings about Trump as an 'existential threat,' the White House emphasizes respect for the election outcome and a smooth transfer of power.

• President Biden met with President-elect Trump at the White House, committing to a peaceful transition of power ahead of Trump’s return to office in January 2025.
• White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre stated that Biden still views Trump as an 'existential threat' to democracy but emphasized the importance of respecting the election results.
• The tone of the meeting contrasted sharply with pre-election rhetoric, during which Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris labeled Trump a 'fascist' and warned of threats to democracy.
• Biden's approach reflects an effort to 'lead by example' and demonstrate what a peaceful transfer of power should look like, according to Jean-Pierre.
• This marks the first formal meeting between Biden and Trump since a contentious debate earlier this year, with Biden conceding defeat in the election and endorsing Harris shortly after.

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