He also declined to attend Bidens inauguration.
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Congratulations and I look forward to a smooth transition, Biden said.
The two presidents also shook hands.
Donald Trump meets with Joe Biden in Oval OfficeAlex Wong/Getty Images
Earlier, Trump met with congressional Republicans for a closed-door gathering at the Hyatt Regency in Washington.
