WASHINGTON: Donald Trump made a triumphant return to the White House on Wednesday (Nov 13), where outgoing President Joe Biden offered a show of civility to the bitter rival who denied him the same courtesy four years ago.
US President Joe Biden meets with President-elect Donald Trump in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, US, Nov 13, 2024. Trump's visit came as Republicans were declared the majority party in the House of Representatives to give him complete control of Congress - and as he announced a string of hardline picks for his top team including firebrand Matt Gaetz as attorney general.
Biden, who dropped out of the election in July but saw his successor Kamala Harris lose to Trump last week, said he would do"everything we can to make sure you're accommodated". Biden in particular stressed to Trump, who has been skeptical about US support for Ukraine, the need to stand with Kyiv against Russia, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said.
Trump said Gaetz would"end Weaponised Government" in a post widely viewed as an indicator of how strongly the president-elect will seek legal retribution against his opponents. Trump has meanwhile named the world's richest man and key ally Elon Musk as head of a new group aimed at slashing government spending.
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