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<p>What will US Vice President-elect Kamala Harris wear on Inauguration Day as she officially resumes duties as one of the world’s most powerful politicians has been on almost every fashionista’s mind. On January 20, 2021, when she takes over the office as the Vice President of the United States, many hope she wears an Indian saree to celebrate the culture she hails from.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/kamala-harris">Kamala Harris</a> is the daughter of an Indian born mother and Jamaican-American father. Her mother, Shyamala Gopalan is a biomedical scientist who migrated from India to the US. Her Jamaican-American father Donald Harris is an economist and professor emeritus at Stanford University.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, votes for a sari actually grew after CNN interviewed fashion designer Bibhu Mohapatra about whether she chose a sari for the D-Day. He had then said that it would not come as a surprise if Kamala Harris decides to wear a sari for the inauguration ball. According to him, it is important for madam VP that she uses her saree as a tool to bring people together.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-what-symbolic-meaning-does-kamala-harris-and-dr-jill-bidens-designer-attires-at-covid-memorial-have-357906" hreflang="en">What symbolic meaning does Kamala Harris and Dr Jill Biden's designer attires at COVID Memorial have</a></p>

<p>Fashion historian Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell said that it would be amazing if Kamala decides to wear a saree-inspired gown on the inauguration day.</p>

<p>Also, Kamala was asked a question about saree by a person from the audience during her campaign speech. She was asked if she would be wearing the traditional Indian dress if she wins the election. Back then, Kamala had said, “Let’s first win.”</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-vogue-to-release-new-cover-image-of-kamala-harris-after-the-original-draws-criticism-357887">Vogue to release new cover of Kamala Harris after the original draws criticism</a></p>

<p>Since then, Twitterati has asked Kamala to wear a sari and expressed happiness at the prospect of a sari-clad woman at the White House.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I hope Kamala Harris invokes her indian heritage by tackling casteism in the US rather than by wearing a sari on inauguration day (or both!! Both is great)</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">What if <a href="https://twitter.com/KamalaHarris?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KamalaHarris</a> wears sari at inauguration tomorrow, I WILL cry, someone hold me</p>
— Roxanne Atienza (@roxanne_atienza) <a href="https://twitter.com/roxanne_atienza/status/1351570690206531586?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 19, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I wonder if our future VP Kamala Harris might wear an Indian sari for the inauguration. Would be really cool if she did, but I can think of several reasons she’d choose not to.</p>
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So excited to see this possibility of our US VP wearing a sari.<br />
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I was gifted a sari after my time in beautiful Chennai. India is an Amazing place &amp; people.<br />
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Would be so great to see our Veep acknowledging her cultural ties 🖤💙🖤 <a href="https://t.co/d3TXJ0Ov3Y">pic.twitter.com/d3TXJ0Ov3Y</a></p>
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What will US Vice President-elect Kamala Harris wear on Inauguration Day as she officially resumes duties as one of the world’s most powerful politicians has been on almost every fashionista’s mind.

What will US Vice President-elect Kamala Harris wear on Inauguration Day as she officially resumes duties as one of the world’s most powerful politicians has been on almost every fashionista’s mind. On January 20, 2021, when she takes over the office as the Vice President of the United States, many hope she wears an Indian saree to celebrate the culture she hails from. Kamala Harris is the daughter of an Indian born mother and Jamaican-American father. Her mother, Shyamala Gopalan is a biomedical scientist who migrated from India to the US. Her Jamaican-American father Donald Harris is an economist and professor emeritus at Stanford University. Meanwhile, votes for a sari actually grew after CNN interviewed fashion designer Bibhu Mohapatra about whether she chose a sari for the D-Day. He had then said that it would not come as a surprise if Kamala Harris decides to wear a sari for the inauguration ball. According to him, it is important for madam VP that she uses her saree as a tool to bring people together. What symbolic meaning does Kamala Harris and Dr Jill Biden's designer attires at COVID Memorial have Fashion historian Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell said that it would be amazing if Kamala decides to wear a saree-inspired gown on the inauguration day. Also, Kamala was asked a question about saree by a person from the audience during her campaign speech. She was asked if she would be wearing the traditional Indian dress if she wins the election. Back then, Kamala had said, “Let’s first win.” Vogue to release new cover of Kamala Harris after the original draws criticism Since then, Twitterati has asked Kamala to wear a sari and expressed happiness at the prospect of a sari-clad woman at the White House. Check out some reaction on this here: I hope Kamala Harris invokes her indian heritage by tackling casteism in the US rather than by wearing a sari on inauguration day (or both!! Both is great) — strictly chaos (@murdermongress) January 17, 2021 × What if @KamalaHarris wears sari at inauguration tomorrow, I WILL cry, someone hold me — Roxanne Atienza (@roxanne_atienza) January 19, 2021 × I wonder if our future VP Kamala Harris might wear an Indian sari for the inauguration. Would be really cool if she did, but I can think of several reasons she’d choose not to. — Chandra Prasad (@chandrabooks) January 16, 2021 × @KamalaHarris @meenaharris @mayaharris_ So excited to see this possibility of our US VP wearing a sari. I was gifted a sari after my time in beautiful Chennai. India is an Amazing place & people. Would be so great to see our Veep acknowledging her cultural ties 🖤💙🖤 pic.twitter.com/d3TXJ0Ov3Y — cascadesmichele (@cascadesmichele) January 15, 2021 ×

Desis on Twitter wonder if Kamala Harris will wear a sari on Inauguration Day or gown inspired by the Indian dress?

<p>As the President-elect <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/joe-biden">Joe Biden</a> will stand in front of the US to take an oath as the new President of the US, the outgoing leader <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a>&nbsp;will be planning his own farewell party.</p>

<p>Traditionally, the outgoing President is supposed to be present at the inauguration ceremony of the incoming President. However, Trump has decided to break this tradition by refusing to take part in the inauguration ceremony being held on January 20.</p>

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<p>Instead, Trump will be hosting a sendoff event for himself in the early hours of Wednesday morning at a military airfield in Maryland, US.</p>

<p>As his sendoff, Trump apparently has demanded a massive military parade and a proper farewell by the official armed forces as the commander-in-chief — a ceremony which has never happened before.</p>

<p><strong>Have a look|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/washington-prepares-for-bidens-inauguration-with-final-dress-rehearsals-357790" hreflang="en">Washington prepares for Biden's inauguration with final dress rehearsals</a></strong></p>

<p>He has also demanded his close aides, family members, administration employees and supporters to be welcomed in a grand manner in this 'red-carpet' affair.</p>

<p>In this first-of-its-kind event, invitations have been sent by the White House that has invited the guests to Joint Base Andrews, a military base used by Air Force One in Maryland. The guests have been invited on Wednesday at 8 am, which is four hours before Biden's inauguration ceremony starts.</p>

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<p>In addition to this, the guests have been asked to reach then venue by 7:15 am and have been asked to not carry firearms, ammunition, explosives and such items — things that the Trump supporters have been using to riot around the country.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/washington-on-high-alert-ahead-of-biden-inauguration-357513"><strong>WATCH|</strong></a></p>

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<p>Several moving trucks were spotted outside the White House and Trump's new residence, the Mar-a-Lago resort, and his residence in Palm Beach.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the ceremony, he will be flying to Mar-a-Lago, as per reports, abord the Air Force One.</p>


As the President-elect Joe Biden will stand in front of the US to take an oath as the new President of the US, the outgoing leader Donald Trump will be planning his own farewell party.

As the President-elect Joe Biden will stand in front of the US to take an oath as the new President of the US, the outgoing leader Donald Trump will be planning his own farewell party. Traditionally, the outgoing President is supposed to be present at the inauguration ceremony of the incoming President. However, Trump has decided to break this tradition by refusing to take part in the inauguration ceremony being held on January 20. Also read| Donald Trump to issue 100 presidential pardons on last day: Reports Instead, Trump will be hosting a sendoff event for himself in the early hours of Wednesday morning at a military airfield in Maryland, US. As his sendoff, Trump apparently has demanded a massive military parade and a proper farewell by the official armed forces as the commander-in-chief — a ceremony which has never happened before. Have a look| Washington prepares for Biden's inauguration with final dress rehearsals He has also demanded his close aides, family members, administration employees and supporters to be welcomed in a grand manner in this 'red-carpet' affair. In this first-of-its-kind event, invitations have been sent by the White House that has invited the guests to Joint Base Andrews, a military base used by Air Force One in Maryland. The guests have been invited on Wednesday at 8 am, which is four hours before Biden's inauguration ceremony starts. President Trump is leaving office on Wednesday. Plans are underway for a departure ceremony at Joint Base Andrews. This is the invite sent to supporters. It includes a list of prohibited items such as ammunition, explosives, firearms, laser pointers and toy guns. pic.twitter.com/AZNoPUxCWB — Brie Jackson (@PositivelyBrie) January 18, 2021 × In addition to this, the guests have been asked to reach then venue by 7:15 am and have been asked to not carry firearms, ammunition, explosives and such items — things that the Trump supporters have been using to riot around the country. WATCH| × Several moving trucks were spotted outside the White House and Trump's new residence, the Mar-a-Lago resort, and his residence in Palm Beach. After the ceremony, he will be flying to Mar-a-Lago, as per reports, abord the Air Force One.

Breaking tradition: Trump plans self-farewell before Biden's inauguration ceremony

<p>President &nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a>&nbsp;exits stage right this week, dethroned, denounced and, most painful to him perhaps, de-platformed.</p>

<p>But his unfinished business will outlast his physical presence, in the boot-falls of National Guard troops, the drumbeat of dark coronavirus news and in a proliferation of questions about his second impeachment and how his absence will change the power dynamics in the newly Democratic-controlled Washington.</p>

<p>As inauguration week dawned, one set of worries dissipated, while others intensified: The feared mobs engulfing state capitals Sunday did not materialize.</p>

<p><strong>Also read|<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/joe-biden-set-to-talk-about-unity-in-his-inaugural-speech-amid-backdrop-of-riots-357548">&nbsp;Joe Biden set to talk about unity in his inaugural speech, amid backdrop of riots</a></strong></p>

<p>But anxieties flared dramatically around 10:15 a.m. Eastern on Monday when a lockdown order was issued after a small fire broke out at a homeless encampment near the Capitol grounds, illustrating both the long-term societal problems, and short-term logistical challenges, faced by the incoming administration.</p>

<p>Despite the presence of thousands of National Guard troops in Washington, there was a jolt of panic, with cellphone footage showing workers evacuating the site of a run-through of Inauguration Day plans on the side of the Capitol, as brown smoke rose into blue sky beyond the dome.</p>

<p>Lawmakers are set to return to a militarized Capitol this week, with a number of serious questions remaining about the course of Trump’s second impeachment trial and the future of a new Democratic-controlled Senate that will be quickly tested during confirmation hearings for five of Biden’s Cabinet appointees.</p>

<p><strong>Also read|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/20-indian-americans-who-are-chosen-by-biden-administration-to-rebuild-america-357567" hreflang="en">20 Indian Americans who are chosen by Biden administration to rebuild America</a></strong></p>

<p>For several lawmakers, it will be their first trip back to Washington since the joint session Jan. 6 when they were temporarily forced to flee the chambers as a mob stormed the Capitol.</p>

<p>It remains unclear when Speaker Nancy Pelosi will formally send to the Senate the article of impeachment charging Trump with “incitement of insurrection.” Once the House sends the article to the Senate, the chamber has to immediately move to begin the trial.</p>

<p><strong>Also read|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/fbi-vets-national-guard-troops-fearing-insider-attack-during-biden-inauguration-report-357417" hreflang="en">Biden inauguration: FBI vets National Guard troops fearing 'insider attack'</a></strong></p>

<p>Three new Democratic senators — Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff, the two newly elected senators from Georgia, and Alex Padilla, California’s secretary of state who is set to replace Vice President-elect Kamala Harris — could be sworn in as early as this week, cementing a majority enabled by Harris’ tiebreaking vote.</p>

<p>On Sunday, Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., who will lead the prosecution of Trump in the Senate trial, and Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, declined to offer details about when the impeachment article against Trump would be brought to the Senate or whether Democrats would push to call witnesses in the trial.</p>

<p><strong>Also read|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/joe-biden-set-to-talk-about-unity-in-his-inaugural-speech-amid-backdrop-of-riots-357548" hreflang="en">Joe Biden to talk about unity in his inaugural speech, amid backdrop of riots</a></strong></p>

<p>Biden has said he hopes the Senate can pursue a dual walk-and-chew-gum strategy that would allow the chamber to hold an impeachment trial while also processing both his administration nominations and pandemic relief legislation, although that would most likely require consent from both parties.</p>

<p>But there is one area, potentially, in which there will be less drama and more certainty.</p>

<p>The Democrats’ control of the Senate takes away some, if not all, of the fretting for the Biden team over the confirmation of appointments. Senators are scheduled to begin initial confirmation hearings this week for a number of Biden’s Cabinet nominees.</p>

<p>To do so, they will file past a phalanx of heavily armed National Guard troops, some standing at the ready to protect, others sleeping in cots in their new marble barrack</p>


President Donald Trump exits stage right this week, dethroned, denounced and, most painful to him perhaps, de-platformed. But his unfinished business will outlast his physical presence, in the boot-falls of National Guard troops, the drumbeat of dark coronavirus news and in a proliferation of questions about his second impeachment and how his absence will change the power dynamics in the newly Democratic-controlled Washington.

President Donald Trump exits stage right this week, dethroned, denounced and, most painful to him perhaps, de-platformed. But his unfinished business will outlast his physical presence, in the boot-falls of National Guard troops, the drumbeat of dark coronavirus news and in a proliferation of questions about his second impeachment and how his absence will change the power dynamics in the newly Democratic-controlled Washington. As inauguration week dawned, one set of worries dissipated, while others intensified: The feared mobs engulfing state capitals Sunday did not materialize. Also read| Joe Biden set to talk about unity in his inaugural speech, amid backdrop of riots But anxieties flared dramatically around 10:15 a.m. Eastern on Monday when a lockdown order was issued after a small fire broke out at a homeless encampment near the Capitol grounds, illustrating both the long-term societal problems, and short-term logistical challenges, faced by the incoming administration. Despite the presence of thousands of National Guard troops in Washington, there was a jolt of panic, with cellphone footage showing workers evacuating the site of a run-through of Inauguration Day plans on the side of the Capitol, as brown smoke rose into blue sky beyond the dome. Lawmakers are set to return to a militarized Capitol this week, with a number of serious questions remaining about the course of Trump’s second impeachment trial and the future of a new Democratic-controlled Senate that will be quickly tested during confirmation hearings for five of Biden’s Cabinet appointees. Also read| 20 Indian Americans who are chosen by Biden administration to rebuild America For several lawmakers, it will be their first trip back to Washington since the joint session Jan. 6 when they were temporarily forced to flee the chambers as a mob stormed the Capitol. It remains unclear when Speaker Nancy Pelosi will formally send to the Senate the article of impeachment charging Trump with “incitement of insurrection.” Once the House sends the article to the Senate, the chamber has to immediately move to begin the trial. Also read| Biden inauguration: FBI vets National Guard troops fearing 'insider attack' Three new Democratic senators — Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff, the two newly elected senators from Georgia, and Alex Padilla, California’s secretary of state who is set to replace Vice President-elect Kamala Harris — could be sworn in as early as this week, cementing a majority enabled by Harris’ tiebreaking vote. On Sunday, Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., who will lead the prosecution of Trump in the Senate trial, and Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, declined to offer details about when the impeachment article against Trump would be brought to the Senate or whether Democrats would push to call witnesses in the trial. Also read| Joe Biden to talk about unity in his inaugural speech, amid backdrop of riots Biden has said he hopes the Senate can pursue a dual walk-and-chew-gum strategy that would allow the chamber to hold an impeachment trial while also processing both his administration nominations and pandemic relief legislation, although that would most likely require consent from both parties. But there is one area, potentially, in which there will be less drama and more certainty. The Democrats’ control of the Senate takes away some, if not all, of the fretting for the Biden team over the confirmation of appointments. Senators are scheduled to begin initial confirmation hearings this week for a number of Biden’s Cabinet nominees. To do so, they will file past a phalanx of heavily armed National Guard troops, some standing at the ready to protect, others sleeping in cots in their new marble barrack

Questions about Trump’s fate, new dynamics in Washington remain as inauguration week begins

<p>A few days later, the US will host the much-awaited inauguration ceremony of the President-elect <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/joe-biden">Joe Biden</a> and give him control of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/the-white-house">White House</a>.</p>

<p>Biden will be replacing the outgoing President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a> but unlike him, he will be promoting national unity in his inaugural speech.</p>

<p>The preview of his speech's theme was provided to the local US media channels a few days before his inauguration ceremony.</p>

<p><strong>Also read|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-will-wait-for-recommendation-on-sharing-secrets-with-trump-357374" hreflang="en">Biden will wait for recommendation on sharing secrets with Trump</a></strong></p>

<p>"It’s a message of moving this country forward, it’s a message of unity, it’s a message of getting things done," Ron Klain, the incoming White House chief of staff told local media.</p>

<p>Biden will be talking about restoring the soul of America and the importance of coming together as a nation rather than following his predecessor's alleged policy of 'divide and rule'.</p>

<p>"There’s no question we’ve seen the most divisive four years in over a century from President Trump, it’s one reason Joe Biden ran, to restore the soul of America. The events of the past few weeks have proven out just how damaged the soul of America has been, and how important it is to restore it. That work starts on Wednesday," Klain said.</p>

<p><strong>Also read|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/rioters-who-attacked-us-capitol-seek-pardons-from-president-trump-357327" hreflang="en">Rioters who attacked US Capitol seek pardons from President Trump</a></strong></p>

<p>Soon after taking control of the White House, Biden will get to work on reversing the most controversial policies and infamous decisions introduced and taken by Donald Trump.</p>

<p>In earlier reports, it was reported by an aide of Biden that the President-elect will be signing at least a dozen of executive orders within the first ten days of his presidency, including US' return to the Paris climate agreement and relaxation on immigration policies.</p>

<p>However, the ray of hope will be delivered while the country will observe strict surveillance by the National Guards who will be guarding the Washington city against any possibility of a terrorist attack — after the Capitol riots by Trump supporters.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/washington-on-high-alert-ahead-of-biden-inauguration-357513"><strong>WATCH|</strong></a></p>

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<p>Many officials have compared the present environment of Washington to war zones such as Baghdad and Syria. "I never thought I would see that in our own capital or that it would be necessary, but there was a profound threat from domestic violent extremists of the nature we saw on 6 January," Adam Schiff, the Democratic chair of the House intelligence committee told local reporters.</p>

<p>Trump had declared a state of emergency in the city after the FBI warned another similar riot during the inauguration week of Joe Biden.</p>


A few days later, the US will host the much-awaited inauguration ceremony of the President-elect Joe Biden and give him control of the White House. Biden will be replacing the outgoing President Donald Trump but unlike him, he will be promoting national unity in his inaugural speech.

A few days later, the US will host the much-awaited inauguration ceremony of the President-elect Joe Biden and give him control of the White House. Biden will be replacing the outgoing President Donald Trump but unlike him, he will be promoting national unity in his inaugural speech. The preview of his speech's theme was provided to the local US media channels a few days before his inauguration ceremony. Also read| Biden will wait for recommendation on sharing secrets with Trump "It’s a message of moving this country forward, it’s a message of unity, it’s a message of getting things done," Ron Klain, the incoming White House chief of staff told local media. Biden will be talking about restoring the soul of America and the importance of coming together as a nation rather than following his predecessor's alleged policy of 'divide and rule'. "There’s no question we’ve seen the most divisive four years in over a century from President Trump, it’s one reason Joe Biden ran, to restore the soul of America. The events of the past few weeks have proven out just how damaged the soul of America has been, and how important it is to restore it. That work starts on Wednesday," Klain said. Also read| Rioters who attacked US Capitol seek pardons from President Trump Soon after taking control of the White House, Biden will get to work on reversing the most controversial policies and infamous decisions introduced and taken by Donald Trump. In earlier reports, it was reported by an aide of Biden that the President-elect will be signing at least a dozen of executive orders within the first ten days of his presidency, including US' return to the Paris climate agreement and relaxation on immigration policies. However, the ray of hope will be delivered while the country will observe strict surveillance by the National Guards who will be guarding the Washington city against any possibility of a terrorist attack — after the Capitol riots by Trump supporters. WATCH| Many officials have compared the present environment of Washington to war zones such as Baghdad and Syria. "I never thought I would see that in our own capital or that it would be necessary, but there was a profound threat from domestic violent extremists of the nature we saw on 6 January," Adam Schiff, the Democratic chair of the House intelligence committee told local reporters. Trump had declared a state of emergency in the city after the FBI warned another similar riot during the inauguration week of Joe Biden.

Joe Biden set to talk about unity in his inaugural speech, amid backdrop of riots

<p>After banning account of the outgoing&nbsp;US President&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a>, the social media giant <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/facebook">Facebook</a>&nbsp;has decided to ban the phrase 'Stop the steal' to make sure it does not create chaos in the upcoming inaugration ceremony of the President-elect&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/joe-biden">Joe Biden</a>.</p>

<p>The phrase has become popular among Trump supporters in the last few months, and Facebook believes the rising popularity of this phrase could incite violence in the upcoming week, especially after the Capitol riots conducted by blind supporters of Trump.</p>

<p><strong>Also read|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ahead-of-bidens-inauguration-trump-approves-emergency-declaration-for-washington-356146">Ahead of Biden's inauguration, Trump approves emergency declaration for Washington</a></strong></p>

<p>Under the Coordinating Harm policy, all content which is blacklisted will be removed from Facebook and Instagram. "With continued attempts to organize events against the outcome of the US presidential election that can lead to violence, and use of the term by those involved in Wednesday's violence in DC, we're taking this additional step in the lead up to the inauguration," Facebook said in a blog post titled 'Our Preparations Ahead of Inauguration Day'.</p>

<p>The social media giant claims they had to hurry their measures for digital security during the inauguration week after the Cpaitol riots that took place last week. "Our planning took on new urgency after last week’s violence in Washington, D.C., and we are treating the next two weeks as a major civic event," the blog post read.</p>

<p><strong>Also read|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/days-after-capitol-riots-donald-trump-and-mike-pence-meet-in-oval-office-sources-356142" hreflang="en">Days after Capitol riots, Donald Trump and Mike Pence meet in Oval Office</a></strong></p>

<p>This has come after the&nbsp;original Stop the Steal group was removed form the social media platform in November 2020 and claims it continues to remove "pages, groups and events that violate any of our policies, including calls for violence."</p>

<p>'Stop the Steal' phrase became popular after the US election that were held on november 03 between the former Vice President Joe Biden and former reality TV star and President Donald Trump. Through this phrase, Trump supporters alleged Biden of voter fraud — an accusation initiated by Trump — after Trump lost the elections.</p>

<p>This decision has come a day after Twitter decided to block the phrase <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/twitter-blocks-phrase-hang-mike-pence-as-trump-supporters-turn-against-him-355959">'Hang Mike Pence'</a>&nbsp;that started trending on the internet after the rioters started chanting it in the halls of the Capitol building hoping to get a chance to execute the VP — who&nbsp;was present in Capitol during riots to confirm the win of the President-elect Joe Biden.</p>

<p><strong>Also read|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/homeland-security-chief-chad-wolf-resigns-after-capitol-riots-concerns-over-security-in-washington-rise-356133" hreflang="en">Homeland Security chief, Chad Wolf, resigns after Capitol riots</a></strong></p>

<p>The company also added that it will not be promoting any poltical ads till the inaugration ceremony to be held on January 20. "In addition to the indefinite suspension of President Trump’s account that we announced on January 7, we’re keeping our pause in place on all ads in the US about politics or elections. This means that we aren’t allowing any ads from politicians, including President Trump," the blog post read.</p>

<p>In addition to this, Facebook will also be adding&nbsp;a news digest to Facebook News where people could find reliable news about the inauguration. "This will include live video of the inauguration at the US Capitol on January 20. Facebook News often includes news digests dedicated to events of national or global significance, such as “COVID-19” or “Unrest in America” with stories selected by the curation team. There will also be curated live video of the inauguration and other major moments on Facebook Watch."</p>


After banning account of the outgoing US President Donald Trump, the social media giant Facebook has decided to ban the phrase 'Stop the steal' to make sure it does not create chaos in the upcoming inaugration ceremony of the President-elect Joe Biden.

After banning account of the outgoing US President Donald Trump, the social media giant Facebook has decided to ban the phrase 'Stop the steal' to make sure it does not create chaos in the upcoming inaugration ceremony of the President-elect Joe Biden. The phrase has become popular among Trump supporters in the last few months, and Facebook believes the rising popularity of this phrase could incite violence in the upcoming week, especially after the Capitol riots conducted by blind supporters of Trump. Also read| Ahead of Biden's inauguration, Trump approves emergency declaration for Washington Under the Coordinating Harm policy, all content which is blacklisted will be removed from Facebook and Instagram. "With continued attempts to organize events against the outcome of the US presidential election that can lead to violence, and use of the term by those involved in Wednesday's violence in DC, we're taking this additional step in the lead up to the inauguration," Facebook said in a blog post titled 'Our Preparations Ahead of Inauguration Day'. The social media giant claims they had to hurry their measures for digital security during the inauguration week after the Cpaitol riots that took place last week. "Our planning took on new urgency after last week’s violence in Washington, D.C., and we are treating the next two weeks as a major civic event," the blog post read. Also read| Days after Capitol riots, Donald Trump and Mike Pence meet in Oval Office This has come after the original Stop the Steal group was removed form the social media platform in November 2020 and claims it continues to remove "pages, groups and events that violate any of our policies, including calls for violence." 'Stop the Steal' phrase became popular after the US election that were held on november 03 between the former Vice President Joe Biden and former reality TV star and President Donald Trump. Through this phrase, Trump supporters alleged Biden of voter fraud — an accusation initiated by Trump — after Trump lost the elections. This decision has come a day after Twitter decided to block the phrase 'Hang Mike Pence' that started trending on the internet after the rioters started chanting it in the halls of the Capitol building hoping to get a chance to execute the VP — who was present in Capitol during riots to confirm the win of the President-elect Joe Biden. Also read| Homeland Security chief, Chad Wolf, resigns after Capitol riots The company also added that it will not be promoting any poltical ads till the inaugration ceremony to be held on January 20. "In addition to the indefinite suspension of President Trump’s account that we announced on January 7, we’re keeping our pause in place on all ads in the US about politics or elections. This means that we aren’t allowing any ads from politicians, including President Trump," the blog post read. In addition to this, Facebook will also be adding a news digest to Facebook News where people could find reliable news about the inauguration. "This will include live video of the inauguration at the US Capitol on January 20. Facebook News often includes news digests dedicated to events of national or global significance, such as “COVID-19” or “Unrest in America” with stories selected by the curation team. There will also be curated live video of the inauguration and other major moments on Facebook Watch."

Facebook bans 'Stop the Steal' phrase ahead of Joe Biden's inauguration

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