Trump receives congratulations and White House invitation as Biden pushes for transition
Donald Trump, now president-elect, received congratulations from various leaders, including President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. Biden invited Trump to the White House to discuss the transition process, which has not yet begun in earnest.
Biden's chief of staff urged Trump's team to sign necessary federal agreements for a smooth transition. Delays in these agreements are affecting the processing of security clearances for Trump's potential national security appointees.
Trump also spoke with international leaders, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Meanwhile, U.S. markets reacted positively to Trump's election, with significant gains noted across various sectors.