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We will witness the peaceful transfer of power at the heart of our democracy,
As senator Amy Klobuchar declared ... Mr Biden was seen making the gesture People yelling ‘what are you gonna talk about?’ to biden & trump getting in the limo. they’re obviously talking about tiktok guys, enough.”
I return to the presidency confident and optimistic that we are at the start of a thrilling new era of national success. A tide of change is sweeping the country,
In an excerpt of his prepared remarks, Trump is expected to say ... as reported by CNN Regardless of your political views, the American tradition of the peaceful transition of power is something to celebrate,
This is a day when every American does well to celebrate our democracy and the peaceful transfer of power under the Constitution of the United States,
the former vice president wrote in a post on the social platform X Very well, thank you,
Harris replied to a shouted question as she left the White House and headed to a waiting limo I believe in the rule of law, and I am optimistic that the strength of our legal institutions will ultimately prevail over politics,
Biden said in a statement We encourage all our fellow Americans to join us praying for President Trump and Vice President Vance as they assume the awesome responsibility of leading this great Nation,
I was wearing shorts yesterday and telling people that this is like summer compared to Scotland.”
Referring to the cold weather, he joked Of course I am, ... The only president ever to avoid an inauguration is the guy that's about to be inaugurated."
When asked by the MeidasTouch network last month if he'd attend Trump's inauguration, Biden said ... adding, [Trump] has said he is going to pardon some of the January 6 prisoners at his inauguration, and as one who was in the gallery and then locked in my office in the early morning as the insurrectionists tried to overthrow our government and beat police, some to the point of death, I cannot be a part of that spectacle."
Representative Steve Cohen, a Tennessee Democrat, told Axios I'm not attending the upcoming inauguration. I will be in my district with my constituents for important events marking Martin Luther King Jr. Day and the second anniversary of a mass shooting in my hometown of Monterey Park."
Representative Judy Chu, a California Democrat, said I'll be in town with my constituents honoring Dr. King's legacy. I don't think being there does that."
Representative Ayanna Pressley, a Massachusetts Democrat, told USA Today Former President Barack Obama is confirmed to attend the 60th Inaugural Ceremonies. Former first lady Michelle Obama will not attend the upcoming inauguration."
The Office of Barack and Michelle Obama said in a statement The idea of celebrating someone that I consider to continuously desecrate the work and the legacy of Martin Luther King on Martin Luther King Day — it was just kind of like a double whammy and an absolute no for me.”
Was trapped here in the gallery the day of the insurrection, and incoming President Trump has promised to pardon the very people who threatened our lives on that day and who assaulted police officers. Personally, I just, I can’t go.”
He’s never shown me anything that would be worthy of me being in attendance there instead of being with people that want to pay honour and homage to the work that was done by MLK.”
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