US President, Joe Biden, will be attending the inauguration of President-elect, Donald Trump, even though Trump didn't attend his inauguration four years ago.
This was disclosed by a spokesperson for President Biden, Andrew Bates.
According to the White House Deputy Press Secretary, Andrew Bates, the First lady, Jill Biden, will also be in attendance.
“The president promised that he would attend the inauguration of whomever won the election,” Bates said.
“He and the first lady are going to honor that promise and attend the inauguration.
“He views that 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.”
The inauguration will be held on the steps of the U.S. Capitol at noon on January 20.
It is however unknown if Vice President Kamala Harris, who lost to Trump in the 2024 election, will attend.
The attendance of former Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush or Barack Obama is also unknown as President Jimmy Carter is not expected to attend as he has been in hospice care since early 2023.
The transition of power back to Trump has been more traditional than when he left office.
One week after Trump's election win, President Biden invited Trump to the Oval Office for a customary meeting between incoming and outgoing administrations.
Such a meeting did not occur in 2020.
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