The peaceful transfer of power is rarer than Americans might think  

On Nov. 13, President Biden welcomed Donald Trump to the White House, marking the resumption of a longstanding practice. There was no White House meeting after Biden defeated Trump in 2020. 

Before an assembly of reporters and photographers, Biden congratulated the president-elect and promised a “smooth transition.” He added, “We will do everything we can to accommodate you.”  

Fox News quotes political scientist Wayne Lesperance: "President Biden's decision to welcome President-elect...