President Biden and TFG sat next to each other in the Oval Office for the cameras on Wednesday, exchanging handshakes, jokes, and pleasantries.
Biden complimented TFG on his victory, and TFG complimented Biden for initiating a smooth transition.
The juxtaposition of Wednesday’s event was staggering considering Trump denied for four years that Biden was victorious in 2020, incited an insurrection, denied Biden a peaceful transition of power, and later was convicted of 34 felonies.
Talk about surreal…
Biden and TFG then held a private discussion that ran nearly two hours, eventually drawing in chief of staff Jeff Zients and Susie Wiles, Trump’s incoming chief of staff.
- Karine Jean-Pierre said they discussed a pair of immediate priorities in keeping the government funded and managing the handoff. “It was very cordial, very gracious,” the press secretary told reporters in the briefing room. “The president wants you all to know that Trump was gracious, came with a detailed set of questions.”
- Biden allies also suggested the conversation would lead to discussions about the wars in Ukraine and Gaza.
Politico suggests this: The conciliatory approach fit with Biden’s broader emphasis on conducting a professional transition, viewing it as critical to reinforcing Americans’ trust in elections and the strength of the nation’s institutions.
Even FLOTUS Dr. Jill popped in to offer congratulations, and to deliver a letter intended for Melania, who couldn’t make the trip (IRDCDY?).
*** Murdoch rag touts Melly is still melting down over the FBI raid on whatever was in her panty drawer. “She ain’t going,” a source familiar with Melania’s decision told The Post. “Jill Biden’s husband authorized the FBI snooping through her underwear drawer. The Bidens are disgusting,” the source said.
