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If Trump is a threat to democracy, as Biden has said, and a fascist, as Harris has said, why is the administration treating this transfer of power as normal?”
asked Democratic strategist Keith Edwards
This meeting is not an indication that things are now ‘normal’ and should not be portrayed as such by the media,
former Attorney General Eric Holder said
Only for me, not for thee! Here is Donald Trump, praising the professionalism and orderly presidential transition he denied the incoming Biden administration in 2020,
wrote Democratic congressman Don BeyerAnd it’s not just him. You heard this from former staffers,
she said, referencing statements from Trump’s own former officialsIt is the absolute right thing for both Trump and Biden to be doing right now,
he said
I think by the length of the meeting tells you that they had an in-depth conversation on an array of issues,
Jean-Pierre noted
We really had a really good meeting
Trump told the New York Post after it had endedI wanted to know his views on where we are,
Trump said
A transition that is so smooth it'll be as smooth as you can get, and I very much appreciate that, Joe."
He continued
It’s going to be close, but it looks like it’s going to be Caitlin Clark,
John Kennedy (R-LA) joked ... referencing the basketball star, but did not say which leader he was supporting
He was received enthusiastically with a great deal of support,
Molinaro continuedWe won all seven swing states by a lot,
Trump said, according to a pool report about his definitive routing of Harris last weekI assured [Trump] that I would direct my entire administration to work with his team to ensure a peaceful and orderly transition.”
Prior to his meeting with Trump, Biden had already pledged there would be a peaceful transfer of power, saying on Thursday
I suspect I won’t be running again unless you say he’s good we got to figure something else,
Trump said to laughter from the lawmakers
I look forward to having a smooth transition and do everything we can to make sure you are accommodated, what you need. We’re going to get a chance to talk about some of that today,
Biden saidIt’s nice to win,
As he prepares for a Republican-controlled government, Trump told lawmakers ... and received a standing ovation
The American experiment endures. We’re going to be OK.”
However, Biden has softened his tone since the election, reassuring the publicMr President-elect, former president, Donald — congratulations,
Biden saidHe believes in the norms, he believes in our institution, he believes in the peaceful transfer of power,
White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre said of Biden's decision to invite Trump
That needs to be signed for interaction to begin with federal agencies,
she said