Staff Reports
President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump are set to engage in a historic meeting this Wednesday at the White House, as confirmed by the administration. It’s not every day that a sitting president is willingly meeting up with a former commander-in-chief he has often denounced as a dire threat to democracy. But apparently, in the spirit of bipartisanship, Biden can put aside the name-calling—at least for a lunch.
After experiencing a surprising and monumental victory, Trump received a phone call from Biden, who was gracious enough to congratulate his rival. Perhaps Biden’s shift in tone is evidence that even a career politician realizes when he’s been played in a game of American politics, where the only real losers are often the voters. It’s likely that the lunch will be filled with plenty of “let’s look toward the future” sentiments, all while the shadows of past accusations loom overhead.
When Biden left church in Delaware, he was accosted by reporters eager for insight into the implications of his rendezvous with Trump. A particular reporter took a brave shot, asking if Trump still posed a threat to democracy. Biden’s prompt acknowledgment of the upcoming meeting seemed to imply he was dodging that loaded question. After all, how do you treat a guy you’ve spent years demonizing as a political arsonist while trying to navigate the national stage? It’s the political equivalent of inviting your archenemy to dinner.
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Trump’s victory comes with extra fanfare, making headlines as he becomes the first former president since Grover Cleveland to reoccupy the Oval Office after winning an election. During his victory speech, Trump heralded this moment as the dawn of a new golden age for America. It’s hard not to chuckle at the irony of a president-elect promising to make America great again after the previous administration did its best to plunge the nation into turmoil. One can only envision Trump wagging his finger playfully at Biden as they share the lunch, possibly discussing which fast-food franchise will sponsor their next meeting.
In the wake of the election, the Biden administration seems poised for a serious reality check regarding its ongoing legal battles with Trump. Special Counsel Jack Smith appears to be packing up his toys as the notion of pursuing Trump’s legal woes loses traction faster than a Democrat’s moral high ground. With U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon already dismissing one of the more theatrical cases, it seems that the Biden administration’s hopes of vilifying Trump with courtroom drama are fading in the glaring light of political reality. The upcoming lunch meeting could very well end up being a casual affair, one that emphasizes more unity than division, leaving many to ponder what surprises could emerge in this post-election landscape.
