Biden and Trump are scheduled to have a meeting in the Oval Office this Wednesday, according to the White House.

President Joe Biden is planning to welcome President-elect Donald Trump into the Oval Office on Wednesday for a customary post-election meeting, according to an announcement made by the White House on Saturday. This meeting serves as a symbol of the peaceful transfer of power that is a core principle of America's democracy.

Traditionally, the outgoing president meets with the incoming president to mark the beginning of a new era, regardless of their political affiliations. However, in the 2020 election, President Trump, a Republican, did not extend an invitation to President Biden, a Democrat, after Biden emerged as the winner.

Now, four years later, history has repeated itself as Trump has lost his reelection bid to Vice President Kamala Harris, a Democrat. This makes Trump the first former president since Grover Cleveland in 1892 to return to power after being defeated in an election.

President Biden personally reached out to Trump this past Wednesday to congratulate him on his victory and to extend an invitation for a meeting in the Oval Office. During a speech on Thursday, Biden reassured the American people that he is committed to a peaceful and orderly transition of power, as he promised to work with Trump and his team.

The meeting between the two leaders is scheduled for 11 a.m. on Wednesday, where they will discuss the transition process and any other matters of importance. This gesture of unity and cooperation between the two political rivals is a significant step towards a smooth transfer of power, demonstrating the strength of American democracy.

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