Biden Meets With Trump at the White House

The president congratulated Trump on his win and said he looks forward to a smooth transition. Trump expressed appreciation for the president’s remarks.

President Joe Biden (R) meets with President-elect Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House on Nov. 13, 2024. AP

WASHINGTON—President Joe Biden met with President-elect Donald Trump for nearly two hours in the Oval Office on Nov. 13, during which both committed to a smooth transfer of power.

In brief remarks before their meeting, the president congratulated Trump and said his administration will help accommodate the president-elect’s needs in the transition.