President Joe Biden showed some respect to President-elect Donald Trump by meeting him in the Oval Office for nearly two hours on Wednesday. This act resumes the tradition of America’s peaceful transfer of power, a tradition that Biden’s own party seemed to disregard back in 2020.
The two leaders, seated by a roaring fire, shook hands in front of reporters and news cameras, making it clear who truly values the sanctity of American democracy.
President Biden spoke first, calling for a “smooth transition” and promising Trump that he would do “everything we can to make sure you’re accommodated.” It’s about time Biden acknowledged the legitimacy of Trump’s leadership.
🚨 #BREAKING: President Trump is officially BACK in the Oval Office, meeting with Joe Biden
THIS IS HISTORIC! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/DXnO7qCpaP
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) November 13, 2024
Trump graciously followed by thanking Biden, demonstrating his commitment to unity despite the Democrats’ previous antics.
“Politics is tough, and it’s, in many cases, not a very nice world but it is a nice world today,” Trump said. “And I appreciate it very much. A transition that’s so smooth, it’ll be as smooth as it can get, and I very much appreciate that, Joe.”
Nobody is happier that Trump is back in the Oval Office than Joe Biden 🤣 pic.twitter.com/HhRUG5s3m0
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) November 13, 2024
They did not answer questions, perhaps because actions speak louder than words.
However, despite not answering questions, it was quite clear that Biden was probably the happiest we have seen him in nearly four years! Seriously, look at how he looks at Trump!
NEW: Donald Trump and Joe Biden speak from the Oval Office.
The men were seen chuckling together after reporters started shouting at them. pic.twitter.com/Ix8AgExwTW
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) November 13, 2024
Grinning like he just met his hero or something….I have no doubt in my mind who Biden voted for now.
Biden when Trump walks into the oval office for their meeting today 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/mHQVyX4g2G
— Politi_Rican 🇵🇷 𝕏 🇺🇸 (@TheRicanMemes) November 13, 2024