Historic White House Meeting: Biden and Trump Navigate Transition Challenges

President Joe Biden invites President-elect Donald Trump to the White House for a meeting to ensure a smooth transition between administrations. Despite political tensions, the meeting aims to emphasize continuity. However, Trump's team has not signed necessary documents to start the transition, stalling the process partially.

In a historic move, President Joe Biden will host President-elect Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday, demonstrating an effort for a seamless transition of power despite underlying political tensions. The meeting is seen as a traditional courtesy by outgoing presidents, a gesture not extended by Trump in 2020.

Biden, who stepped aside in the 2024 election endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris, is keen on upholding the norms of peaceful power transfer. White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre emphasized Biden's commitment to these institutional practices, amid sharp criticism between Biden and Trump over policy differences.

While the transition aims at continuity, Trump's team has yet to formalize agreements necessary for the handover, complicating the process. A meeting between Trump and Republican lawmakers, joined by Elon Musk, will precede the main event, highlighting the complexities surrounding the administration change.

(With inputs from agencies.)