Washington:
US Vice President Mike Pence held a phone conversation with his successor Kamala Harris on Thursday, a supply confirmed to AFP Friday, as Donald Trump’s deputy moves ahead with the presidential transition.
No more verified particulars had been instantly obtainable about the get in touch with, which was confirmed 5 days prior to Harris and President-elect Joe Biden are sworn in to workplace.
But The New York Times stated Pence supplied his congratulations and belated help to Harris, and described it as “gracious and pleasant.”
It was the 1st time the pair had spoken due to the fact they debated 1 one more through the campaign according to the Times.
Trump nonetheless has not reached out to Biden and has only obliquely referred to his rival’s victory by promising a smooth transition.
That came a day soon after a violent riot by his supporters on the US Capitol which left 5 folks dead and ensured the transition will be something but. It also resulted in Trump becoming the 1st president ever to be impeached twice.
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