According to AP News, “a traditional part of the peaceful handoff of power” in the Oval Office today at the invitation of President Biden, exchanged between former and future President Donald Trump.

 In 2016, Trump and then-President Obama had a friendly meeting in the Oval Office, with Trump expressing respect for Obama.

Despite their strained relationship, Biden invited Trump to the White House after the 2024 election, emphasizing the importance of a peaceful transition for the American people.Melania Trump will not meet first lady Jill Biden, although the first ladies do traditionally meet.

The meeting between Trump and Biden comes after a contentious campaign and debate, highlighting the challenges of political transitions in the U.S. 

Their last meeting face-to-face was at the June debate, during which Biden called Trump a “convicted felon” and said he had the “morals of an alleycat.”

While the meeting on Wednesday is likely to be courteous, the pair are bitter rivals.

Elon Musk, a huge backer of Trump’s 2024 bid, was also reported to be with Trump on his plane as they headed to Washington.