Trump says will leave White House, but under one condition
4 years ago

Trump says will leave White House, but under one condition

Hindustan Times  

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he would concede if the Electoral College elected President-elect Joe Biden, and would leave the White House. US President Donald Trump gestures as he participates in a Thanksgiving video teleconference with members of the military forces at the White House in Washington, on November 26. “Certainly, I will, and you know that,” Trump said when asked by reporters if he will leave the White House, which has become a concern as he has refused to acknowledge the outcome despite losing to Biden by a wide margin of 306-232 in Electoral College votes, and by over 5 million popular votes. Watch | Trump says he’ll leave WH if Electoral College seats Biden; snaps at reporter “It’s going to be a very hard thing to concede,” he said, adding, “If they do, they made a mistake.” Americans don’t vote to directly elect their president.

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Democrats split after Biden shook hands with Trump — the man he spent years calling a threat to democracy
1 month, 1 week ago

Democrats split after Biden shook hands with Trump — the man he spent years calling a threat to democracy

The Independent  

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Biden Promises Trump The Smooth Transition That Trump Refused To Give Him
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Biden Promises Trump The Smooth Transition That Trump Refused To Give Him

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — Three years, nine months and 22 days after leaving the White House in disgrace following his failed coup attempt, Donald Trump made his triumphant return on Wednesday. The White House session was a marked contrast from four years earlier, when Trump refused to concede his election loss to Biden and never invited him to the …

Biden and Trump meet in Oval office, pledge smooth transition of power
1 month, 1 week ago

Biden and Trump meet in Oval office, pledge smooth transition of power

Firstpost  

President Biden and President-elect Trump met in the Oval Office on Wednesday, pledging a smooth transition of power as Trump prepares to retake the White House in January President Joe Biden on Wednesday met President-elect Donald Trump at the Oval office and told him that he looks forward to a “smooth transition” in January, adding he will “make sure” his …

Donald Trump And Joe Biden Meet At White House
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Donald Trump And Joe Biden Meet At White House

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — Donald Trump made a victor’s return to Washington on Wednesday, visiting the White House for an Oval Office meeting with Democratic President Joe Biden and committing to a smooth transition of power as the Republican president-elect moves quickly to build out his new administration. President Joe Biden meets with President-elect Donald Trump in the Oval …

Trump and Biden brace for showdown as president-elect makes triumphant return to White House
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump and Biden brace for showdown as president-elect makes triumphant return to White House

Daily Mail  

One of the most tense meetings in White House history is likely happening in the Oval Office on Wednesday. President Joe Biden, who defeated Donald Trump four years ago, will host Trump – the man he always believed he could beat in a rematch. Outgoing President Joe Biden will host President-elect Donald Trump in the Oval Office on Wednesday The …

‘Welcome back’: Biden offers Trump the smooth transition he never got as president-elect returns to the White House
1 month, 1 week ago

‘Welcome back’: Biden offers Trump the smooth transition he never got as president-elect returns to the White House

CNN  

Washington CNN — The last time Donald Trump was in the Oval Office, he scrawled out a two-page letter to Joe Biden in his distinctive jagged penmanship, slipped it into the drawer of the Resolute Desk and — notwithstanding the note’s surprisingly gracious tone — walked away from the building defeated and bitter. “I’m looking forward to having, like we …

‘Welcome back’: Biden offers Trump the smooth transition he never got as president-elect returns to the White House
1 month, 1 week ago

‘Welcome back’: Biden offers Trump the smooth transition he never got as president-elect returns to the White House

CNN  

Washington CNN — The last time Donald Trump was in the Oval Office, he scrawled out a two-page letter to Joe Biden in his distinctive jagged penmanship, slipped it into the drawer of the Resolute Desk and — notwithstanding the note’s surprisingly gracious tone — walked away from the building defeated and bitter. “I’m looking forward to having, like we …

Biden continues White House tradition with Trump invitation even though President-elect brushed it off in 2020
1 month, 1 week ago

Biden continues White House tradition with Trump invitation even though President-elect brushed it off in 2020

Hindustan Times  

Before he comes back for good on Inauguration Day, Donald Trump will return to the White House briefly at the invitation of Democratic President Joe Biden, who had hoped to defeat his Republican predecessor a second time and reside there for four more years. Obama White House press secretary Josh Earnest described the meeting as “at least a little less …

Ground Game: Biden to host Trump, a GOP losing streak is broken, and Trump’s hush money verdict
54 years, 11 months ago

Ground Game: Biden to host Trump, a GOP losing streak is broken, and Trump’s hush money verdict

Associated Press  

Wednesday’s meeting may make for an awkward encounter, especially given that, after Biden ousted Trump in 2020, Trump offered no such White House invitation to Biden. Trump even left Washington before the Jan. 20, 2021, inauguration, becoming the first president to do so since Andrew Johnson skipped the 1869 swearing-in of Ulysses S. Grant. As he sought reelection, Biden constantly …

Joe Biden invites former rival Donald Trump to meet at Oval House on Nov 13
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Joe Biden invites former rival Donald Trump to meet at Oval House on Nov 13

Live Mint  

President Biden will welcome President-elect Donald J. Trump to the White House on Wednesday, November 13, continuing a presidential tradition of meeting with the incoming leader. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre issued a brief statement confirming the meeting, stating that President Biden had invited Trump to the Oval Office. On Thursday, US President Joe Biden had vowed to ensure …

Biden, Trump to Meet at White House for Handover Discussion
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Biden, Trump to Meet at White House for Handover Discussion

Live Mint  

President Joe Biden will host President-elect Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday for their first post-election meeting, setting in motion the US transition of power that will be completed in January. They’ll convene in the Oval Office at 11 a.m. at Biden’s invitation, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Saturday in a statement. And it can be …

Biden and Trump will meet in the Oval Office on Wednesday, the White House says
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Biden and Trump will meet in the Oval Office on Wednesday, the White House says

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will host President-elect Donald Trump for a traditional postelection meeting in the Oval Office on Wednesday, the White House said Saturday. Trump is the first former president to return to power since Grover Cleveland regained the White House in the 1892 election. The White House said Biden called Trump this past Wednesday to congratulate him …

Biden and Trump will meet in the Oval Office on Wednesday, the White House says
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Biden and Trump will meet in the Oval Office on Wednesday, the White House says

LA Times  

President Biden, left, invited President-elect Donald Trump to meet at the White House. President Biden will host President-elect Trump for a traditional postelection meeting in the Oval Office on Wednesday, the White House said Saturday. On Jan. 6, 2021, when lawmakers had gathered at the U.S. Capitol to certify Biden’s win, a mob of Trump supporters breached the building after …

Trump, Biden's post-election meeting at White House on November 13
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump, Biden's post-election meeting at White House on November 13

India Today  

US President Joe Biden will host President-elect Donald Trump for a traditional post-election meeting in the Oval Office on Wednesday, the White House said Saturday. Trump is the first former president to return to power since Grover Cleveland regained the White House in the 1892 election. The White House said Biden called Trump on November 6 to congratulate him and …

Joe Biden to address Americans as Trump returns to White House
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Joe Biden to address Americans as Trump returns to White House

India Today  

US President Joe Biden will make a painful address to the nation Thursday, vowing a peaceful transfer of power to Donald Trump after his political nemesis scored a crushing election win over Kamala Harris. In what promises to be an agonising moment for Biden, he will speak in the Rose Garden of the White House at 11am to "discuss the …

Biden congratulates Trump for his election win, invites him to White House to discuss transition
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Biden congratulates Trump for his election win, invites him to White House to discuss transition

Firstpost  

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Joe Biden breaks silence as Harris concedes defeat, invites president-elect Trump to White House
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Joe Biden breaks silence as Harris concedes defeat, invites president-elect Trump to White House

Hindustan Times  

On Thursday, US President Joe Biden congratulated President-elect Donald Trump on his victory and invited him to visit the White House. US President Joe Biden and president-elect Donald Trump. Donald Trump's victory Donald Trump won the US presidential election for a second term, handing Harris a shock defeat in one of the most remarkable comebacks in American electoral history. “I …

Donald Trump has won the presidential election and will return to the White House
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Donald Trump has won the presidential election and will return to the White House

NPR  

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Trump declares victory in White House race, ahead of AP call

NPR  

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Trump supporters have propelled him to a White House victory

NPR  

Trump supporters have propelled him to a White House victory With former President Donald Trump returning to the White House — a look at the supporters who got him there. MICHEL MARTIN, HOST: Donald Trump, addressing supporters last night in Florida, claiming victory in his bid to return to the nation's highest office. So even though Trump picked up some …

Trump says "he never should've left" the White House after losing the 2020 election
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Trump says "he never should've left" the White House after losing the 2020 election

Salon  

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Biden forced to end White House race due to coup by Democrats: Trump
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden forced to end White House race due to coup by Democrats: Trump

India Today  

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has said incumbent US President Joe Biden was forced to exit the presidential race, describing it a "coup" by the Democratic Party. The 25th Amendment of the US Constitution was passed by Congress to determine the presidential succession after the assassination of former President John F Kennedy. Both the developments resulted in a sharp drop …

Biden explains reasons for not seeking second term
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Biden explains reasons for not seeking second term

China Daily  

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Joe Biden Drops Out of US Presidential Race, Says Will Speak In Detail Later This Week
5 months ago

Joe Biden Drops Out of US Presidential Race, Says Will Speak In Detail Later This Week

News 18  

US President Joe Biden said he is standing down and will not run for reelection on Sunday. Harris who also welcomed Biden’s decision and vowed to win the party’s nomination and defeat Donald Trump in the November elections. This move throws the White House race into an uncharted territory which already became tense following the recent attempt on the life …

US elections 2024: Biden drops out of presidential race amid pressure
5 months ago

US elections 2024: Biden drops out of presidential race amid pressure

Al Jazeera  

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Defiant Biden says no intention to exit presidential race in TV interview
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Defiant Biden says no intention to exit presidential race in TV interview

Al Jazeera  

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Donald Trump opens up about his plans if he loses 2024 White House race to Biden: 'If we don't win…'
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Donald Trump opens up about his plans if he loses 2024 White House race to Biden: 'If we don't win…'

Hindustan Times  

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DC Edit | Iowa boost for Trump’s WH bid
11 months, 1 week ago

DC Edit | Iowa boost for Trump’s WH bid

Deccan Chronicle  

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Ex-Trump White House aide reveals he would back Biden in a 2020 rematch
11 months, 1 week ago

Ex-Trump White House aide reveals he would back Biden in a 2020 rematch

The Independent  

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Donald Trump says people will leave US if he is elected: ‘If you like jihadists…’
1 year ago

Donald Trump says people will leave US if he is elected: ‘If you like jihadists…’

Hindustan Times  

Former US president Donald Trump said that people will leave the country if he is reelected because he will crack down on immigration. Donald Trump On Immigration: Former US president and 2024 Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally. They're gonna leave the country because they're gonna understand that I will immediately restore and expand the Trump …

'He will probably lose': Former Trump White House official predicts rollercoaster campaign
1 year, 6 months ago

'He will probably lose': Former Trump White House official predicts rollercoaster campaign

Raw Story  

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Trump vows to ‘never’ drop presidential bid amid criminal charges
1 year, 8 months ago

Trump vows to ‘never’ drop presidential bid amid criminal charges

Al Jazeera  

Trump also casts doubt on whether Democrat Joe Biden would be in the 2024 race, saying ‘don’t see how it’s possible’. Former US President Donald Trump has pledged to “never drop out” of the 2024 race for the White House in his first interview since he was criminally charged in New York last week. I wouldn’t do it.” Trump, 76, …

Donald Trump kicks off 2024 US elections bid with events in early voting states
1 year, 10 months ago

Donald Trump kicks off 2024 US elections bid with events in early voting states

The Hindu  

Former President Donald Trump is set to kick off his 2024 White House bid on January 28 with visits to a pair of early-voting states, his first campaign events since launching his bid more than two months ago. Mr. Trump will be the keynote speaker at the New Hampshire GOP's annual meeting before travelling to Columbia, South Carolina, where he …

Donald Trump announces bid for 2024 US presidency: Will it be a successful comeback?
2 years, 1 month ago

Donald Trump announces bid for 2024 US presidency: Will it be a successful comeback?

Firstpost  

Former US President Donald Trump has put himself firmly back at the top of the agenda — brushing off a lacklustre midterm election result, and pulling the trigger on a third run for the White House in 2024 Washington: From his earliest business days, Donald Trump has always wanted to be the centre of attention. “America’s comeback starts right now,” …

Donald Trump announces 2024 U.S. presidential bid
2 years, 1 month ago

Donald Trump announces 2024 U.S. presidential bid

The Hindu  

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Donald Trump failed America: Joe Biden lashes out at ex-US president's election bid
2 years, 1 month ago

Donald Trump failed America: Joe Biden lashes out at ex-US president's election bid

India Today  

Shortly after Donald Trump tabled his decision to enter the 2024 White House bid, United States President Joe Biden lashed out at the former US president. Lashing out at his predecessor's presidential race and pointing out alleged failures in the Trump administration, Biden said that 'Trump had failed America'. "Donald Trump failed America," Biden shared on Twitter. pic.twitter.com/fylyocYcse — Joe …

Donald Trump in White House race again? Former US president gives strongest hint yet
2 years, 1 month ago

Donald Trump in White House race again? Former US president gives strongest hint yet

Hindustan Times  

Former President Donald Trump sent the strongest signal yet that he plans to run again in 2024, saying at a pre-election rally in Iowa that he will “very, very, very probably” make another White House bid. After the crowd started chanting “Trump, Trump, Trump,” the former president said, “That’s nice, well, get ready, that’s all I’m telling you, very soon. …

In first return to Washington, Donald Trump hints at 2024 White House run
2 years, 4 months ago

In first return to Washington, Donald Trump hints at 2024 White House run

Live Mint  

Donald Trump returned to Washington on Tuesday for the first time since leaving the White House 18 months ago, delivering a fiery speech sprinkled with strong hints he may run for president again in 2024. "I always say I ran the first time and I won, then I ran a second time and I did much better," Trump said. "If …

Joe Biden has no plans to call Donald Trump: White House
3 years, 11 months ago

Joe Biden has no plans to call Donald Trump: White House

India TV News  

US President Joe Biden has no plans to call his predecessor Donald Trump, the White House has said. “There's no call planned,” White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki told reporters at a news conference on Thursday. However, given that the former president broke several of the past traditions, including skipping Biden's inauguration ceremony and never formally congratulated him on his …

Trump Left a Letter to Joe Biden at White House and Twitter Hilariously 'Revealed' What's in it
3 years, 11 months ago

Trump Left a Letter to Joe Biden at White House and Twitter Hilariously 'Revealed' What's in it

News 18  

Before bidding farewell to the White House, former President Donald Trump left the 46th US President and his successor, Joe Biden, a letter that created waves on the Internet on Wednesday. pic.twitter.com/gzxGnNg34K— The Lincoln Project January 20, 2021 Biden enters White House to find poignant note from Trump on desk pic.twitter.com/bRIlHRw3i0— The Chaser January 20, 2021 Leaks of President Trump's …

US President Donald Trump arrives in Florida after leaving White House ahead of Joe Biden's inauguration
3 years, 11 months ago

US President Donald Trump arrives in Florida after leaving White House ahead of Joe Biden's inauguration

ABC  

Former president Donald Trump has arrived at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida after leaving Washington DC on Air Force One hours ahead of his successor Joe Biden's inauguration. Key points: Donald Trump said being president has been "the honour of a lifetime" as he left the White House He made a short speech at the Maryland military base as part …

Trump leaves note for Biden in White House: Reports
3 years, 11 months ago

Trump leaves note for Biden in White House: Reports

India TV News  

US President Donald Trump has left a note for his successor President-elect Joe Biden in the White House, carrying forward a tradition of outgoing Presidents leaving a message for the incoming leaders in the Resolute Desk of the Oval Office. CNN reported that Trump has left Biden a letter at the White House, in keeping with the tradition that outgoing …

Donald Trump leaves White House, hints of comeback
3 years, 11 months ago

Donald Trump leaves White House, hints of comeback

The Hindu  

Donald Trump has left the White House for the final time as President. He said, “It’s been a great honor, the honour of a lifetime.” Trump also hinted about a comeback despite a legacy of chaos, tumult and bitter divisions in the country he led for four years. He did follow at least one tradition: The White House said Trump …

Trump Departs White House, With Capitol Riot Defining His Tumultuous Term
3 years, 11 months ago

Trump Departs White House, With Capitol Riot Defining His Tumultuous Term

NPR  

Trump Departs White House, With Capitol Riot Defining His Tumultuous Term Enlarge this image toggle caption Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images Updated at 10:10 a.m. It was an ignominious end to Trump's four years in the White House, during which he sought to reshape the courts and overhaul relationships with allies and adversaries in ways …

Trump is throwing a wrench into what is usually a seamless transfer of power
3 years, 11 months ago

Trump is throwing a wrench into what is usually a seamless transfer of power

LA Times  

President Trump arrives to speak at his Jan. 6 rally before supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol. As the incoming president finishes the oath of office at the Capitol, the former president’s military aide lugging a briefcase containing the country’s nuclear war plans — known as the “football” — hands it over to a new uniformed aide, who takes up position …

Trump wishes new administration luck in farewell video
3 years, 11 months ago

Trump wishes new administration luck in farewell video

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Trying to repair his tarnished legacy, President Donald Trump trumpeted his administration’s accomplishments and wished his successor luck in a farewell video as he spent his final full day in office preparing to issue a flurry of pardons in a near-deserted White House, surrounded by an extraordinary security presence outside. “This week we inaugurate a new administration and …

Trump to leave Washington on morning of Biden’s inauguration
3 years, 11 months ago

Trump to leave Washington on morning of Biden’s inauguration

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump will leave Washington next Wednesday morning just before President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration to begin his post-presidential life in Florida. While Trump spends the final days of his presidency ensconced in the White House, more isolated than ever as he confronts the fallout from the Capitol riot, staffers are already heading out the door. Stewart D. …

Lingering questions about how Trump will finish out his term
3 years, 11 months ago

Lingering questions about how Trump will finish out his term

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — As President Donald Trump’s term comes to a close, his unconventional approach to the office lingers over the usually carefully choreographed transfer of power. In late December, the president pardoned a host of former aides and associates, including former national security adviser Michael Flynn, former campaign chairman Paul Manafort and the father of Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner. As …

Trump finally faces reality — amid talk of early ouster
3 years, 11 months ago

Trump finally faces reality — amid talk of early ouster

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — With 13 days left in his term, President Donald Trump finally bent to reality Thursday amid growing talk of trying to force him out early, acknowledging he’ll peacefully leave after Congress affirmed his defeat. “I’m not worried about the next election, I’m worried about getting through the next 14 days,” said Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, …

Donald Trump says he won't attend Joe Biden's inauguration on 20 January, days after Capitol violence
3 years, 11 months ago

Donald Trump says he won't attend Joe Biden's inauguration on 20 January, days after Capitol violence

Firstpost  

Trump offered no clues for how he would spent his final hours in office, and will be the first incumbent president since Andrew Johnson to skip his successor’s swearing-in Washington: President Donald Trump said on Friday that he won’t attend President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration on 20 January, undercutting his message a day earlier that he would work to ensure a …

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