Trump and Vance will work with their transition team to organise the handover from President Biden’s outgoing administration.

They will identify their policy priorities, start vetting the candidates who will take up key roles in the new administration, and prepare to take over the functions of government.

At his victory rally, Trump hinted that the former Republican presidential candidate and vaccine sceptic Robert J Kennedy could be given a healthcare role.

Tech billionaire Elon Musk is also expected to feature in the new administration. Trump previously said he would ask Mr Musk to tackle government waste.

Trump and his team will also begin receiving classified national security briefings covering current threats and ongoing military operations.

The president-elect and vice-president-elect also receive mandatory protection from the US Secret Service.

Trump’s team says he has accepted a traditional invitation from Biden to visit the White House to ensure a smooth transition between the administrations.

The outgoing president also typically attends the inauguration of the incoming president, although Trump chose to boycott the 2021 event.

Trump did, however, follow the tradition begun by Ronald Reagan of leaving a handwritten note in the Oval Office for his successor to read.

At the time, President Biden told reporters that his predecessor had left “a very generous letter”.

After the inauguration, the new president begins work immediately.