President Joe Biden is committed to attending his successor’s inauguration in January, regardless of whether Vice President Kamala Harris or former President Donald Trump wins the upcoming election. The White House spokeswoman, Karine Jean-Pierre, emphasized that Biden believes in the peaceful transfer of power and will continue with the tradition of attending the swearing-in ceremony on the steps of the Capitol.
Trump broke the tradition in 2021 by refusing to attend Biden’s inaugural ceremony after losing the election and falsely claiming victory. Biden, on the other hand, understands the importance of a peaceful transition of power and will participate in the inauguration of the new president.
Biden’s decision to attend the inauguration demonstrates his commitment to the American people and the democratic process. He has been vocal about Trump’s threat to democracy, citing his refusal to accept the election results and the violent attack on the Capitol by a mob of his supporters.
Despite initially intending to run for a second term, Biden endorsed Harris as the Democratic nominee and has since withdrawn from the race. Polls show a close race between Harris and Trump, with Biden recognizing the need for a change in leadership and a peaceful transition of power for the benefit of the country.
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