Just days after former President Donald Trump was projected to have won the presidency, Trump's transition team operation has begun, with transition co-chairs confirming that he will be selecting personnel to serve under his leadership in the coming days.
Trump is also the projected winner in Arizona, a state the former president flipped after losing it to Joe Biden in 2020.
Trump's projected win in the vital swing state marks a sweep of the battleground states.
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The White House is set to see another history-making vice presidential spouse.
With Ohio Sen. JD Vance set to become the next vice president, his wife, Usha Vance, who is the daughter of Indian immigrants, is set to be the first Indian American second lady in the White House. She will also be the first Hindu second lady.
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President Joe Biden spoke to Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump by phone Wednesday, according to the White House.
The White House said that Biden "congratulated" Trump on his victory during the call and invited him to a meeting at the White House, adding that the staff would coordinate a specific date for that meeting. Biden also "expressed his commitment to ensuring a smooth transition and emphasized the importance of working to bring the country together" during the call, according to the White House.
Additionally, Biden spoke to Harris today and "congratulated" her on her campaign, the White House said, adding that Biden will "address the nation to discuss the election results and the transition" tomorrow.
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Former President Donald Trump's campaign said Vice President Kamala Harris "congratulated him on his historic victory" in a phone call Wednesday.
"President Trump acknowledged Vice President Harris on her strength, professionalism, and tenacity throughout the campaign, and both leaders agreed on the importance of unifying the country," read the statement by Trump campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung.
Former President Donald Trump is projected to win Michigan, ABC News reports. Trump has now flipped all three "blue wall" states, which include Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Michigan.
