Biden and Trump Hold Cordial White House Meeting Amid Political Shifts

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In a surprising turn of events, President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump met at the White House for a two-hour discussion, marking a peaceful transition of power despite their contentious past. The meeting, which included Biden's chief of staff Jeff Zients and Trump's campaign manager Susie Wiles, focused on government funding and the transition process. Biden, who had previously criticized Trump's authoritarian tendencies, emphasized a professional transition to reinforce trust in democratic institutions. The meeting was cordial, with Biden congratulating Trump on his electoral victory.
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