US President Joe Biden, following the Democratic candidate, Vice President Kamala Harris, called Republican Donald Trump and congratulated him on his victory in the presidential election. This was stated to reporters at the White House.
According to the report, Biden called Harris on Wednesday "and also spoke by phone with President-elect Trump and congratulated him on his victory." Biden "noted his commitment to ensuring a smooth transition of power" and also invited Trump to a meeting at the White House at a date to be determined.
