Joe Biden congratulates Donald Trump as pair shake hands in Oval OfFice

President-elect Donald Trump is meeting with outgoing President Joe Biden for the traditional meeting at the Oval Office - where both men said they hoped for a "smooth" presidential transition after a "tough" political campaign.

The outgoing First Lady joined President Joe Biden to greet President-elect Trump at the White House this morning.

During this meeting, Jill Biden gave Trump a letter for his wife, Melania Trump, who chose not to attend the traditional post-election tour of the residence.