Biden Ensures Peaceful Transition as Trump Prepares

Following Donald Trump's election victory, President Joe Biden has pledged a smooth and peaceful transition of power, emphasizing the importance of democratic norms and unity among Americans. Trump has announced Susan Summerall Wiles as his White House Chief of Staff, marking her as the first female to hold this position. In assembling his administration, Trump is prioritizing loyalty and has begun forming his cabinet with notable figures like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Elon Musk. Key transition roles have been filled, including Brian Hook for the State Department and Robert Wilkie for the Pentagon. The transition phase involves filling approximately 4,000 political positions, with Senate support likely due to its Republican majority. Biden, acknowledging the electoral outcome, encourages Americans to remain hopeful and engaged despite the political shift.