US President Joe Biden will attend Donald Trump's inauguration on January 20 in Washington, the White House announced, after the Republican refused to attend the Democrat's in 2021.
"The president has promised that he will attend the inauguration of whoever wins the election. He and the first lady will honor that promise and attend the inauguration of Donald Trump," White House spokesman Andrew Bates told reporters, in sharp contrast. with the tycoon's decision four years ago.
At the time, the United States experienced a transition of power marked by the assault on the Capitol by supporters of Donald Trump, on January 6, the date on which Joe Biden's victory was certified.
It was a day of violence fueled by Donald Trump's accusations of voter fraud during the election.
Four years later, Joe Biden sees attendance at the inauguration "as an important demonstration of commitment to respect" for "democratic values" and a way to "honor the will of the people" while working to "ensure an orderly and effective transition," added Andrew Bates.
During the election campaign, Joe Biden repeatedly portrayed Donald Trump as a danger to democracy, but the President committed to making the transition of power as smooth as possible after the Republican's victory.
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