Here is how the transition is unfolding. All times Eastern.
Nov 26, 2020, 8:59 PM EST
Pence thanks frontline workers in Thanksgiving tweet
Vice President Mike Pence shared a message of gratitude on Thanksgiving to first responders, military members and health care workers.
“On this Thanksgiving Day, we’re thankful for our Family, Friends & the Doctors, Nurses, First Responders & Men & Women of our Armed Forces that we’ve met along the way. God Bless our Healthcare Workers & our Military, especially those deployed overseas Defending Our Freedom!”
In a message earlier Thursday, the Pence family wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving on behalf of the vice president and second lady Karen Pence.
Nov 26, 2020, 6:37 PM EST
Trump takes 1st questions since Biden declared victory
President Donald Trump participates in a Thanksgiving teleconference with members of the U.S. military from the White House in Washington on Nov. 26, 2020.
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After wrapping his teleconference with troops, Trump spoke with reporters. It was the first time he's answered questions since Biden declared victory.
The president delivered a lengthy list of grievances and unfounded claims of election fraud across the country.
"It's going to be a very hard thing to concede because we know there was massive fraud," Trump said.
The president provided no direct evidence of fraud while claiming irregularities in Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin skewed the results in Biden's favor. He also, again, went after Dominion Voting Systems.
When asked whether he would announce a run in 2024 if Biden occupies the White House on Jan. 20, the president said, "I don't want to talk about 2024."
President Donald Trump speaks with reporters at the White House after participating in a video teleconference call with members of the U.S. military on Thanksgiving, Nov. 26, 2020.
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Asked if he would leave the White House if Biden is inaugurated, Trump responded, "Certainly, I will. And you know that."
He was also asked whether he would attend Biden's inauguration as tradition dictates.
"I don't want to say that yet. I know the answer, I'll be honest, I know the answer but I just don't want to say it yet," he said.
- ABC News' Liz Alesse
Nov 26, 2020, 6:34 PM EST
Trump touts stock market, vaccine timeline in teleconference with troops
Trump spoke to military troops via video conference on Thursday from the Diplomatic Room of the White House.
"My profound thanks to each and every one of you for your devoted service to our nation. Our nation is doing very well. It's the highest honor of my life to serve as your commander in chief," he said, reading from a binder.
President Donald Trump participates in a video teleconference call with members of the U.S. military on Thanksgiving, Nov. 26, 2020.
Patrick Semansky/AP
He veered off his prepared remarks from time to time to pat himself on the back for ensuring the U.S. did not get involved in any wars during his four years in office and ad-libbed some self-congratulatory remarks about the stock market and vaccine development -- saying the vaccine will be delivered to frontline workers starting next week or the week after next.
"You're doing an incredible job and your country is doing well," he said to the service members, which represented the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force and Coast Guard.
The president also took some questions from reporters and said he would "probably" visit Georgia on Saturday to campaign for the Republican senators who face runoff elections. Trump said it would "most likely be at an airport."
Following the event, the White House indicated that the trip to Georgia would likely occur on Dec. 5.
Earlier on Thursday, Trump visited his golf course in Virginia.
President Donald Trump tosses a golf ball at Trump National Golf Club on Thanksgiving, Nov. 26, 2020, in Sterling, Va.
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-ABC News' Liz Alesse
Nov 26, 2020, 4:16 PM EST
Bidens speak to front line workers on Thanksgiving
President-elect Biden and the future first lady Jill Biden spent some time on Thanksgiving virtually talking to front line workers, according to a tweet.
“Jill and I were honored today to talk to some of the heroes on the front lines of this crisis,” Joe Biden wrote. “We’re thankful today and every day for the nurses and firefighters who sacrifice so much to keep our communities safe. We see the very best of America in your courage and selflessness.”
In a message earlier Thursday, the Bidens said they were celebrating a pared-down Thanksgiving this year and foregoing their traditional large family gathering amid the pandemic.