Biden will attend Trump’s inauguration in January, White House says
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will attend the Jan. 20 inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, the White House said Monday.
Before the election, Biden said he would participate no matter who won. Trump did not attend Biden’s 2021 inauguration, which took place two weeks after Trump supporters Attack on the Capitol before the election results are certified. Trump is the first President of the United States over 150 years Not attending the inauguration of his successor.
On Monday, White House spokesman Andrew Bates confirmed aboard Air Force One that Biden and the first lady would attend the inauguration.
“The president promised that no matter who wins the election, he will attend his inauguration,” Bates said. “He and the first lady will make good on that promise and attend the inauguration. He believes this is a testament to our democratic values and respecting the will of the people.” This is an important demonstration of our commitment as we continue to deliver an orderly and effective transition.”
Bates said White House Chief of Staff Jeff Zients has met with incoming White House Chief of Staff Suzy Wiles several times.
But the president-elect’s team has yet to sign a key agreement with the Biden administration to formally advance the transition, hampering the security review process. Bates said the Trump transition team has not reached an agreement with the White House or the General Services Administration.