Biden Confirms Attendance at Trump’s Inauguration, Emphasizes Democratic Values

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President Joe Biden has confirmed he will attend the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump next month, reaffirming his commitment to upholding democratic traditions. Speaking with MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas on Thursday, Biden said, “Of course I am. The only president I avoided the inauguration of is the guy about to be inaugurated.”  

 

The announcement follows a statement from the White House last month that both Biden and First Lady Jill Biden would honor their pledge to attend the inauguration of the election's victor. "The president promised that he would attend the inauguration of whomever won the election. He and the first lady are going to honor that promise and attend the inauguration," White House senior deputy press secretary Andrew Bates reiterated.  

 

This gesture contrasts sharply with the precedent set in 2021 when Trump declined to attend Biden’s inauguration. At the time, Trump faced significant backlash for his role in the events surrounding the January 6 Capitol riot.  

 

Bates emphasized the importance of Biden’s decision to attend, framing it as a commitment to democracy. "Biden views attending the inauguration as an important demonstration of commitment to our democratic values and to honoring the will of the people as we continue to provide an orderly and effective transition," Bates explained.  

 

Biden has frequently highlighted the importance of a peaceful transfer of power as a cornerstone of American democracy. Last month, he met with Trump to discuss the forthcoming transition, with both leaders pledging a smooth and orderly handover.  

 

The upcoming inauguration marks a rare moment in modern American politics where a sitting president attends the inauguration of a former rival returning to office. This act, Biden believes, underscores the resilience of democratic norms despite partisan divides.

 

Based on a report by The Hill 2024-12-23

 

 

 

[Tailwagsdog]

How about a seat for Kar-Mar-La-La ...

[mdr224]

Joe seems to be on good terms with Trump after the democrats threw him under the bus. The division and chaos within the democrat party is enough to make anyone defect to the other side

[alex8912]

Good for Joe!  He seems to be laughing all the way to his safe place basement in Delaware since the election and his forced removal by Pelosi, Obama and Harris. 

[mikeymike100]

Good news, let's hope he can remember where the Capitol Building is?

[JonnyF]

5 hours ago, Social Media said:

Speaking with MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas on Thursday, Biden said, “Of course I am. The only president I avoided the inauguration of is the guy about to be inaugurated.”  

 

Ummmmm, OK Joe, makes perfect sense. 😆

[Chomper Higgot]

No plans to incite an attack on the Capitol in an attempt to overthrow the election then.

 

[Cryingdick]

7 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

 

Ummmmm, OK Joe, makes perfect sense. 😆

Listen to me, there is no 'there' there folks, not kidding.

[Cryingdick]

2 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

No plans to incite an attack on the Capitol in an attempt to overthrow the election then.

 

Isn't trump worse than Hitler?

[Chomper Higgot]

Just now, Cryingdick said:

Isn't trump worse than Hitler?

Congratulations you get the Godwin Gong.

[Cryingdick]

Just now, Chomper Higgot said:

Congratulations you get the Godwin Gong.

 

So i guess we are all buddies again? 

[kingstonkid]

43 minutes ago, mikeymike100 said:

Good news, let's hope he can remember where the Capitol Building is?

Don't worry, MOMY JILL will hold his hand.  What will be interesting is if he thinks it is his inauguration

 

Don't expect Kamala she is too busy teaching public speaking LOL.

 

 

[RichardColeman]

26 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

No plans to incite an attack on the Capitol in an attempt to overthrow the election then.

 

No, but you can expect some serious rioting in democrat states when it happens - the old sneakers and tvs have already worn out and need replacing. Hopefully trump will round up every democrat that supported the riots and lock up those that did nothing about the blm riots

[Cryingdick]

4 minutes ago, RichardColeman said:

No, but you can expect some serious rioting in democrat states when it happens - the old sneakers and tvs have already worn out and need replacing. Hopefully trump will round up every democrat that supported the riots and lock up those that did nothing about the blm riots

 

Not so sure about that. After the Penny verdict BLM and its supreme commanding idiot promised riots and nobody showed up. The tide is changing and that crap doesn't sell anymore. 

[WDSmart]

Yes, as much as I loathe that Trump was elected, I assumed Biden would attend his inauguration. I also expect Kamala Harris and all of Biden's senior staff to be there. That's the way it should be.

[metisdead]

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