President-elect Donald Trump and President Joe Biden, longtime political rivals, discussed Ukraine and the Middle East on Wednesday in a cordial meeting designed to demonstrate a smooth transfer of power despite deep disagreements over policy.The two American leaders sat side by side before a roaring fire in the White House Oval Office, a peaceful scene that belied tensions between them.“They discussed important national security and domestic policy issues facing the nation and the world,” White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters. “It was indeed very cordial, very gracious, and substantive.”The meeting lasted roughly two hours, she said.(We do not own rights to image) Please contact for proper credit.