Donald Trump Says White House Transition Will Be ‘Smooth’ During Fireside Chat With Joe Biden As Voters React: ‘That’s America Burning In That Fireplace’
November 13, 2024 by SHEfinds Editors
Former and future President Donald Trump returned to Washington on November 13th, revisiting the Oval Office. This marks the businessman’s first visit to the capital since winning the presidential election.
President Joe Biden extended the invitation to his predecessor and successor as part of a ceremonial tradition aimed at ensuring a smooth and peaceful transfer of power.
During a brief photo opportunity at the outset of their nearly two-hour meeting, the two leaders shook hands. Biden, 81, congratulated Trump, 78, and expressed his anticipation for a seamless transition.
The meeting, complete with images of the pair by the iconic fireplace, quickly became fodder for memes and witty commentary on social media.
After ABC News uploaded a video of Biden and Trump to Instagram, users headed to the comments section to share their thoughts.
“That’s America burning in that fireplace,” one wrote as another added: “How it should be, like mature people.” Someone else chimed in: “he didn’t welcome Joe to the White House when he was elected” as one other noted: “I could never. Biden is a better human.”