As tradition dictates in United Statesthe outgoing president on Wednesday, Joe Bidenhas invited the president-elect to the White House, Donald Trumpfor to initiate talks for the transition of power. A practice that is resumed eight years later, as the magnate, who returns to what was his home between 2017 and 2021 after sweeping the Democrat Kamala Harris in the election, refused to receive Biden four years ago by failing to recognize his victory and accusing him of electoral fraud. The photo comes as names continue to emerge for Trump’s future Cabinet, which has named businessmen Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy for the new Department of Government Efficiency, which aims to reduce costs and bureaucracy..
The Republican has arrived in Washington in his private jet, Trump Force One, so nicknamed in reference to the Air Force One that US presidents have. From the airport, Trump headed to Capitol Hill to meet with House Republicans and their leader, Mike Johnson. He then headed to the Oval Office of the White House, in a closed-door meeting.
In a speech that Biden gave to the nation two days after the results were known, the still president had already advanced that he would make all the change in the following way “peaceful and orderly”claiming that the system could not be trusted only when one wins, in reference to what happened with Trump. In addition, in his speech he consoled Democratic voters by affirming that “America was going to be fine” and assured that his party would rise up. However, Biden has not yet confirmed whether he will attend Trump’s inauguration in person on January 20. When the tycoon lost the election, he became the first president in 150 years not to attend the inauguration of his successor..
In addition to winning the Presidency, the Republicans have also won the popular vote 20 years later; they have regained control of the Senate, until now in Democratic hands; and they are also expected to gain power in the House of Representatives, which is still being recounted and the Republicans are only two congressmen away from a majority. A circumstance which, if confirmed, will give them total power to do and undo as he pleases during the next few years.. In addition to allowing him to appoint without hindrance the members of his Executive he needs the approval of Congress.
Trump continues to close his future government
Trump’s appointments are being known in dribs and drabs but without excessive surprises. This Wednesday one of the most mediatic has been known: tycoon Elon Musk and businessman Vivek Ramaswamy will lead the Department of Government Efficiency. The owner of Tesla, Space X and X (formerly known as Twitter), has been one of the most visible faces in Trump’s election campaign and it had already been speculated that he would have a position in his Cabinet.
“Together, these two wonderful Americans will pave the way for my administration to dismantle the government bureaucracyeliminate excessive regulations, cut wasteful spending, and restructure federal agencies,” Trump said in a statement. Musk himself has acknowledged that “this will send shock waves through the system and everyone involved in government waste, which is a lot of people.”
According to the president-elect, this department seeks to “drive” a “dramatic change” that “Republican politicians have dreamed of” for “a long time,” will provide advice to the White House to drive structural reform “on a grand scale and create an entrepreneurial approach to government never seen before.” Trump has explained that he expects that on July 4, 2026 there will be “a smaller, more efficient, less bureaucratic government.”which will be “the perfect gift to the United States on the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence”.
These appointments have been followed by South Dakota Gov, Kristi Noemas Homeland Security secretary, who will “work closely with Border Czar Tom Homan” and “ensure” the country is secure from its “adversaries,” Trump has said. In addition, Army veteran and FOX News network host Pete Hegseth will serve as Secretary of Defense. Another top post will be filled by the former Director of National Intelligence during his first term, John Ratcliffewho will be the director of the CIA in this legislature.