Donald Trump has left the White House for the final time of his presidency, ahead of Joe Biden's inauguration. Trump has taken a helicopter to nearby Andrews Base, where he will board an Air Force aircraft for Florida.

Trump to be the 4th U.S. President to skip successor's inauguration

U.S: Donald Trump leaves the White House, not to attend the Joe Biden's inauguration

President-elect Joe Biden to be sworn in as the 46th President of the United States of America. Kamala Harris to be the first female Vice President of the U.S.

Inauguration day in the United States of America, President-elect Joe Biden to be sworn-in

Twelve National Guard members have been removed from security-related duties ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden for expressing anti-government sentiments.

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<p>Joe Biden will continue the tradition of having pets inside the White House. The arrival of the Bidens and their dogs Major and Champ at the White House this week will mark the return of a longstanding tradition - four-legged furry friends have always been a part of the 18-acre estate that is home to the US president.<br />
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Outgoing President Donald Trump was the first president since Andrew Johnson in the 1860s not to share the presidential digs with a dog or a cat - or even a raccoon, like the one kept by Calvin Coolidge in the 1920s.<br />
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Major, a German Shepherd, is the first rescue dog to move in at the White House. The Bidens adopted him in November 2018 from the Delaware Humane Association. Champ, also a German Shepherd, joined the family in 2008.<br />
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"From shelter pup at the Delaware Humane Association to First Dog at the White House, Major Biden is barking proof that every dog can live the American dream," said the group, which <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indoguration-for-major-biden-as-joe-biden-prepares-white-house-move-355817">hosted an online 'indoguration'&nbsp;fundraiser </a>on January 17 to celebrate Major`s move into the White House on January 20.<br />
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Former President Barack Obama was dog-less while campaigning, but promised his daughters Sasha and Malia a puppy during his acceptance speech after winning the 2008 election. The Obamas eventually had a portugues Water Dog called Bo who was gifted to the family by the late Senator Ted Kennedy.&nbsp;</p>

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The Obamas adopted a second dog of the same breed, Sunny, in 2013, according to the Presidential Pet Museum.<br />
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The 'first pets' of America enjoy perks as well. Like George W Bush`s Scottish Terrier, Barney, flew on Air Force One and starred in `Barney Cam` videos to celebrate the holiday season. "He never discussed politics and was always a faithful friend," Bush said when Barney died in 2013.<br />
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The Clintons` Chocolate Labrador Retriever, Buddy, joined cat Socks at the White House; while George HW Bush and family had several dogs in the White House, including Millie, the star of a children`s book written by Bush`s wife Barbara.<br />
About 67% of all U.S. homes had a pet in 2019, up from 56% three decades ago, the American Pet Products Association reported last year.<br />
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And the pandemic has given pet ownership a further boost. Animal shelter adoptions jumped about 15% as people turned to furry friends to help them cope with the isolation from lockdown orders.</p>

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Biden`s wife Jill has hinted that maybe they will also host a cat in the near future.&nbsp;<br />
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Interestingly, the Naval Observatory, which is the home of the vice president, will be saying goodbye to four pets.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Vice President Mike Pence and his family had a cat named Hazel, a dog named Harley, a snake named Sapphira, and a bunny named Marlon Bundo. Vice President-elect Kamala Harris and her husband don`t own pets.</p>

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Joe Biden will continue the tradition of having pets inside the White House. The arrival of the Bidens and their dogs Major and Champ at the White House this week will mark the return of a longstanding tradition - four-legged furry friends have always been a part of the 18-acre estate that is home to the US president.

Joe Biden will continue the tradition of having pets inside the White House. The arrival of the Bidens and their dogs Major and Champ at the White House this week will mark the return of a longstanding tradition - four-legged furry friends have always been a part of the 18-acre estate that is home to the US president. Outgoing President Donald Trump was the first president since Andrew Johnson in the 1860s not to share the presidential digs with a dog or a cat - or even a raccoon, like the one kept by Calvin Coolidge in the 1920s. Major, a German Shepherd, is the first rescue dog to move in at the White House. The Bidens adopted him in November 2018 from the Delaware Humane Association. Champ, also a German Shepherd, joined the family in 2008. "From shelter pup at the Delaware Humane Association to First Dog at the White House, Major Biden is barking proof that every dog can live the American dream," said the group, which hosted an online 'indoguration' fundraiser on January 17 to celebrate Major`s move into the White House on January 20. Former President Barack Obama was dog-less while campaigning, but promised his daughters Sasha and Malia a puppy during his acceptance speech after winning the 2008 election. The Obamas eventually had a portugues Water Dog called Bo who was gifted to the family by the late Senator Ted Kennedy. US Inauguration Day 2021 Live updates The Obamas adopted a second dog of the same breed, Sunny, in 2013, according to the Presidential Pet Museum. The 'first pets' of America enjoy perks as well. Like George W Bush`s Scottish Terrier, Barney, flew on Air Force One and starred in `Barney Cam` videos to celebrate the holiday season. "He never discussed politics and was always a faithful friend," Bush said when Barney died in 2013. The Clintons` Chocolate Labrador Retriever, Buddy, joined cat Socks at the White House; while George HW Bush and family had several dogs in the White House, including Millie, the star of a children`s book written by Bush`s wife Barbara. About 67% of all U.S. homes had a pet in 2019, up from 56% three decades ago, the American Pet Products Association reported last year. And the pandemic has given pet ownership a further boost. Animal shelter adoptions jumped about 15% as people turned to furry friends to help them cope with the isolation from lockdown orders. From religious services to a musical night: A comprehensive guide to the Joe Biden's inauguration day Biden`s wife Jill has hinted that maybe they will also host a cat in the near future. Interestingly, the Naval Observatory, which is the home of the vice president, will be saying goodbye to four pets. Vice President Mike Pence and his family had a cat named Hazel, a dog named Harley, a snake named Sapphira, and a bunny named Marlon Bundo. Vice President-elect Kamala Harris and her husband don`t own pets. Lady Gaga, Tom Hanks, Justin Timberlake: The complete celebrity line up at Joe Biden's inaugural ceremony (With inputs from Reuters)

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<p><strong>President-elect Joe Biden</strong> is due to be inaugurated as 46th President of United States of America. Incumbent US President Donald Trump will give the ceremony a miss but it will be a grand affair nonetheless. Donald Trump's term was marred with controversies. He became the only <strong>US President </strong>in history to be impeached twice. With Joe Biden, the Oval Office in the White House will see a veteran statesman take on the top job in the US. In the run-up to inauguration day, USA witnessed unprecedented scenes as Trump supporters laid siege to US Capitol Building. Trump hasn't yet budged from his claims that US Presidential Election 2020 was rigged. But he suffered defeat after defeat in US courts including US Supreme Court. As<strong> Joe Biden becomes President</strong>, Kamala Harris will become first woman to become US Vice-President</p>

<p>All eyes are on the ceremony that will see Joe Biden take reins of the most powerful nation on the planet.</p>

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<p><strong>Joe Biden will be 46th President of United States of America</strong>. He has served as a vice-president under former US President Barack Obama. Joe Biden has ambitious plans and he will get to work on the very first day he takes office. On his first day, he will take some decisions that will overturn those taken by Donald Trump. These include halting construction of a wall on US-Mexico border, revoking ban on US travel for citizens of six Muslim-majority countries and more.</p>


President-elect Joe Biden is due to be inaugurated as 46th President of United States of America. Incumbent US President Donald Trump will give the ceremony a miss but it will be a grand affair nonetheless.

President-elect Joe Biden is due to be inaugurated as 46th President of United States of America. Incumbent US President Donald Trump will give the ceremony a miss but it will be a grand affair nonetheless. Donald Trump's term was marred with controversies. He became the only US President in history to be impeached twice. With Joe Biden, the Oval Office in the White House will see a veteran statesman take on the top job in the US. In the run-up to inauguration day, USA witnessed unprecedented scenes as Trump supporters laid siege to US Capitol Building. Trump hasn't yet budged from his claims that US Presidential Election 2020 was rigged. But he suffered defeat after defeat in US courts including US Supreme Court. As Joe Biden becomes President, Kamala Harris will become first woman to become US Vice-President All eyes are on the ceremony that will see Joe Biden take reins of the most powerful nation on the planet. WION brings you second by second update of Joe Biden's oath-taking ceremony. Here is the LIVE telecast on Twitter #LIVE | Watch WION's non-stop coverage of the #InaugurationDay event as US President-elect @JoeBiden and VP-elect @KamalaHarris take oath as the new leaders of the world's oldest democracy#Inauguration2021 #UnitedStates #BidenHarrisInauguration https://t.co/CjCIdZ9PVq — WION (@WIONews) January 20, 2021 × If you want to watch the LIVE Telecast on WION website, here is the link If you want watch Joe Biden inauguration on Youtube follow this link You can catch Joe Biden inauguration LIVE on Facebook here Joe Biden will be 46th President of United States of America. He has served as a vice-president under former US President Barack Obama. Joe Biden has ambitious plans and he will get to work on the very first day he takes office. On his first day, he will take some decisions that will overturn those taken by Donald Trump. These include halting construction of a wall on US-Mexico border, revoking ban on US travel for citizens of six Muslim-majority countries and more.

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<p>Donald Trump left the White House for the last time as US President on Wednesday hours before President-elect Joe Biden was inaugurated. Trump, accompanied by his wife Melania left White House in Marine One helicopter at 1300 GMT (6.30 pm IST). They went to Joint Air Force Base Andrews for a send-off ceremony. It was a quiet exit for a Trump who was very vocal in person as well as on his now-suspended Twitter account. Top Republican leaders like Vice-President Mike Pence were not there to see Trump off. Donald Trump has still not conceded defeat to President-elect Joe Biden</p>

<p>At Joint Air Force Base Andrews, Donald Trump made his last address as President of the USA in a campaign-style speech with several hundred supporters present.</p>

<p>"This has been an incredible four years," he said during his address.</p>

<p>"We've accomplished so much together," he said. "I will always fight for you.</p>

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<p>Significantly, Trump said that he "will be back"</p>

<p>"We will be back in some form," said Trump during his address. There are speculations that he will try to win the Oval Office back from Joe Biden in US Presidential Election 2024</p>

<p>Trump did not address Joe Biden by name but said he wishes the new administration "great luck and great success."</p>

<p>After his short address, Donald and Melania Trump boarded the Air Force One and left for his resort in Florida. Although Trump left a letter for Joe Biden, he became the first sitting US President since 1869 to skip inauguration ceremony of his successor. Trump also carries the tag of being the only US President in history to be impeached twice.</p>


Donald Trump left the White House for the last time as US President on Wednesday hours before President-elect Joe Biden was inaugurated. Trump, accompanied by his wife Melania left White House in Marine One helicopter at 1300 GMT (6.

Donald Trump left the White House for the last time as US President on Wednesday hours before President-elect Joe Biden was inaugurated. Trump, accompanied by his wife Melania left White House in Marine One helicopter at 1300 GMT (6.30 pm IST). They went to Joint Air Force Base Andrews for a send-off ceremony. It was a quiet exit for a Trump who was very vocal in person as well as on his now-suspended Twitter account. Top Republican leaders like Vice-President Mike Pence were not there to see Trump off. Donald Trump has still not conceded defeat to President-elect Joe Biden At Joint Air Force Base Andrews, Donald Trump made his last address as President of the USA in a campaign-style speech with several hundred supporters present. "This has been an incredible four years," he said during his address. "We've accomplished so much together," he said. "I will always fight for you. Catch LIVE updates here Want to watch Inauguration ceremony LIVE? Click Here Significantly, Trump said that he "will be back" "We will be back in some form," said Trump during his address. There are speculations that he will try to win the Oval Office back from Joe Biden in US Presidential Election 2024 Trump did not address Joe Biden by name but said he wishes the new administration "great luck and great success." After his short address, Donald and Melania Trump boarded the Air Force One and left for his resort in Florida. Although Trump left a letter for Joe Biden, he became the first sitting US President since 1869 to skip inauguration ceremony of his successor. Trump also carries the tag of being the only US President in history to be impeached twice.

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<p>Jennifer Lopez is in Washington DC ahead of Joe Biden's inauguration ceremony and her touchdown avatar was nothing less than chic.<br />
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The singer-actor took to Instagram to announce her arrival in the capital city.&nbsp;Lopez donned a head-to-toe look from Italian fashion designer Alberta Ferretti, which featured a charcoal grey sweater, slouchy trousers, boots, a wool trench and a fedora. The artist&nbsp;also donned a textured belt, brown crocodile-embossed handbag and sunglasses to complete her look.<br />
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As America gears to welcome its 46th President, Joe Biden with a glittering ceremony, several stars will be part of the inaugural ceremony on Wednesday. A bevvy of stars of all stripes is set to participate in the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris including Jennifer Lopez, Lady Gaga and Tom Hanks.&nbsp;<br />
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lady-gaga-tom-hanks-justin-timberlake-the-complete-celebrity-line-up-at-joe-bidens-inaugural-ceremony-357942">Lady Gaga, Tom Hanks, Justin Timberlake: The complete celebrity line up at Joe Biden's inaugural ceremony&nbsp;</a></p>

<p>Tom Hanks will host the primetime special, which already includes Demi Lovato, Justin Timberlake, Jon Bon Jovi, Ant Clemons, Bruce Springsteen, John Legend and Foo Fighters performing at “iconic locations across the country,” according to a statement from the Presidential Inaugural Committee.</p>

<p>Celebrating America will air on ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN and MSNBC. It will also live stream on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Twitch accounts. Amazon Prime Video, Twitch and NewsNow from Fox will also stream the event.</p>


Jennifer Lopez is in Washington DC ahead of Joe Biden's inauguration ceremony and her touchdown avatar was nothing less than chic. The singer-actor took to Instagram to announce her arrival in the capital city.

Jennifer Lopez is in Washington DC ahead of Joe Biden's inauguration ceremony and her touchdown avatar was nothing less than chic. The singer-actor took to Instagram to announce her arrival in the capital city. Lopez donned a head-to-toe look from Italian fashion designer Alberta Ferretti, which featured a charcoal grey sweater, slouchy trousers, boots, a wool trench and a fedora. The artist also donned a textured belt, brown crocodile-embossed handbag and sunglasses to complete her look. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jennifer Lopez (@jlo) × As America gears to welcome its 46th President, Joe Biden with a glittering ceremony, several stars will be part of the inaugural ceremony on Wednesday. A bevvy of stars of all stripes is set to participate in the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris including Jennifer Lopez, Lady Gaga and Tom Hanks. Lady Gaga, Tom Hanks, Justin Timberlake: The complete celebrity line up at Joe Biden's inaugural ceremony Tom Hanks will host the primetime special, which already includes Demi Lovato, Justin Timberlake, Jon Bon Jovi, Ant Clemons, Bruce Springsteen, John Legend and Foo Fighters performing at “iconic locations across the country,” according to a statement from the Presidential Inaugural Committee. Celebrating America will air on ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN and MSNBC. It will also live stream on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Twitch accounts. Amazon Prime Video, Twitch and NewsNow from Fox will also stream the event.

Jennifer Lopez arrives in Washington DC ahead of Biden-Harris inauguration in chic avatar

New Yorkers participated in a prayer for healing and a call for unity on the eve of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. Passersby lit candles and prayed on the steps of the Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine in New York City on Tuesday (January 19).

NYC church lights candle for unity ahead of the Inauguration

<p>Long before he was declared President-elect in August, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/joe-biden">Joe Biden </a>had promised that if he wins, he will rely on the Indian American diaspora for better governance.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Now in less than 100 hours, Biden will be sworn in as the 46th President of the US and he has surely lived up to this promise.</p>

<p>At least 20 Indian Americans have either been named or nominated for key roles in the Biden administration.</p>

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<p>Out of this, 13 people are women.&nbsp;</p>

<p>So, who are these individuals and what has been their history?</p>

<p>This report attempts to decode.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Neera Tanden</strong></h2>

<p>The 50-year-old has been nominated as the Director for the White House Office of Management &amp; Budget.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Born to immigrant parents from India, Tanden is currently the Chief Executive of the 'left-leaning' Centre for American Progress.</p>

<h2><strong>Vanita Gupta</strong></h2>

<p>The 45-year-old has been nominated as the Associate Attorney General at the Department of Justice.</p>

<p>If confirmed, she will be the first woman of colour to hold the position.</p>

<h2><strong>Vivek Murthy</strong></h2>

<p>Murthy has been nominated as the US Surgeon-General at the Public Health Service Commisioned Corps.</p>

<p>He hails from karnataka and has also served as the surgeon-general during the Obama era.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Mala Adiga</strong></h2>

<p>She has been appointed as the Policy Director to the Future First Lady Dr. Jill Biden.</p>

<h2><strong>Sabrina Singh</strong></h2>

<p>This 32-year-old will also be serving the future first lady as she has been named her Deputy Press Secretary.</p>

<p><strong>For the first time ever two Indian Americans who trace their roots to Kashmir will also be involved at the White House.&nbsp;</strong></p>

<h2><strong>Aisha Shah&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>She has been named as partnership manager at the White House Office of Digital Strategy.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Sameera Fazili&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>She will occupy the key position of Deputy Director at the US National Economic Council in the White House.</p>

<h2><strong>Bharat Ramamurti&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The National Economic Council will have another Indian American, Ramamurti, who has also been named as the deputy director.</p>

<h2><strong>Gautam Raghavan</strong></h2>

<p>India-born Raghavan, who served in the Obama administration, will return to the White House as Deputy Director at the office of presidential personnel.</p>

<h2><strong>Vinay Reddy&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>In Biden's inner circle will be Reddy who has been named as the Director for Speechwriting.</p>

<h2><strong>Vedant Patel&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The Gujarat-born Patel will serve as assistant Press Secretary to the President.</p>

<p><strong>Also, three Indian Americans have made their way to the crucial National Security Council at the White House.</strong></p>

<h2><strong>Tarun Chhabra&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>First-generation American Chhabra will serve as the Senior Director for Technology.</p>

<h2><strong>Sumona Guha</strong></h2>

<p>Guha will serve as Senior Director for South Asia.</p>

<h2><strong>Shanthi Kalathil&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>She will serve as Co-ordinator for Democracy &amp; Human Rights.</p>

<h2><strong>Sonia Aggarwal&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Aggarwal will be joining the Office of Domestic Climate Policy at the White House.</p>

<p>She will serve as Senior Advisor for Climate Policy &amp; Innovation.</p>

<h2><strong>Vidur Sharma&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Sharma has been appointed as Policy Advisor for Testing in the White House Covid-19 Response Team.</p>

<p><strong>Lastly, two Indian American women have been appointed in the office of the White House Counsel.</strong></p>

<h2><strong>Neha Gupta&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>She will serve as the Associate Counsel.</p>

<h2><strong>Reema Shah&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>She will serve as Deputy Associate Counsel.</p>

<p>Biden is trying to rebuild the backbone of the US by using American diversity as an essential strength.</p>

<p>And Indian Americans are at the very core of this strategy.<br />
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Long before he was declared President-elect in August, Joe Biden had promised that if he wins, he will rely on the Indian American diaspora for better governance.

Long before he was declared President-elect in August, Joe Biden had promised that if he wins, he will rely on the Indian American diaspora for better governance. Now in less than 100 hours, Biden will be sworn in as the 46th President of the US and he has surely lived up to this promise. At least 20 Indian Americans have either been named or nominated for key roles in the Biden administration. Also read | Panic grips Washington after smoke bellows near US Capitol Out of this, 13 people are women. So, who are these individuals and what has been their history? This report attempts to decode. Neera Tanden The 50-year-old has been nominated as the Director for the White House Office of Management & Budget. Born to immigrant parents from India, Tanden is currently the Chief Executive of the 'left-leaning' Centre for American Progress. Vanita Gupta The 45-year-old has been nominated as the Associate Attorney General at the Department of Justice. If confirmed, she will be the first woman of colour to hold the position. Vivek Murthy Murthy has been nominated as the US Surgeon-General at the Public Health Service Commisioned Corps. He hails from karnataka and has also served as the surgeon-general during the Obama era. Mala Adiga She has been appointed as the Policy Director to the Future First Lady Dr. Jill Biden. Sabrina Singh This 32-year-old will also be serving the future first lady as she has been named her Deputy Press Secretary. For the first time ever two Indian Americans who trace their roots to Kashmir will also be involved at the White House. Aisha Shah She has been named as partnership manager at the White House Office of Digital Strategy. Sameera Fazili She will occupy the key position of Deputy Director at the US National Economic Council in the White House. Bharat Ramamurti The National Economic Council will have another Indian American, Ramamurti, who has also been named as the deputy director. Gautam Raghavan India-born Raghavan, who served in the Obama administration, will return to the White House as Deputy Director at the office of presidential personnel. Vinay Reddy In Biden's inner circle will be Reddy who has been named as the Director for Speechwriting. Vedant Patel The Gujarat-born Patel will serve as assistant Press Secretary to the President. Also, three Indian Americans have made their way to the crucial National Security Council at the White House. Tarun Chhabra First-generation American Chhabra will serve as the Senior Director for Technology. Sumona Guha Guha will serve as Senior Director for South Asia. Shanthi Kalathil She will serve as Co-ordinator for Democracy & Human Rights. Sonia Aggarwal Aggarwal will be joining the Office of Domestic Climate Policy at the White House. She will serve as Senior Advisor for Climate Policy & Innovation. Vidur Sharma Sharma has been appointed as Policy Advisor for Testing in the White House Covid-19 Response Team. Lastly, two Indian American women have been appointed in the office of the White House Counsel. Neha Gupta She will serve as the Associate Counsel. Reema Shah She will serve as Deputy Associate Counsel. Biden is trying to rebuild the backbone of the US by using American diversity as an essential strength. And Indian Americans are at the very core of this strategy.

20 Indian Americans who are chosen by Biden administration to rebuild America

Michigan, Virginia, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Washington were among more than a dozen states that activated their National Guards to strengthen security.

US security officials warn of fresh violence on Joe Biden's inauguration

<p>A rehearsal planned for <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/joe-biden">Joe Biden's </a>inauguration has been postponed on Sunday because of security concerns after last week's attack on the US Capitol, a report claimed.</p>

<p>A report by Politico said two people with knowledge of the decision confirmed that the rehearsal is rescheduled and now will be held on Monday.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>A lockdown has been imposed on the centre of Washington on Thursday with over 20,000 National Guard personnel deployed ahead of Biden's presidential inauguration.</p>

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<p>The security has been beefed up after Trump supporters stormed the US Capitol and caused chaos and violence, curbing Biden's confirmation as the winner of the election.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Already, Washington Police chief has said that the capital was facing "a major security threat" and the FBI has spoken about armed protests in all 50 states across the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>An FBI bulletin said it "received information about an identified armed group intending to travel to Washington, DC on 16 January".&nbsp;</p>

<p>The US Capitol is surrounded by razor wire and barriers as part of precautions on January 16, the day of Biden's inauguration.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Secret Service, in charge of security, is also considering shutting down the entire National Mall, the area where hundreds of thousands gather on the day to mark the inauguration of the American president.&nbsp;</p>


A rehearsal planned for Joe Biden's inauguration has been postponed on Sunday because of security concerns after last week's attack on the US Capitol, a report claimed.

A rehearsal planned for Joe Biden's inauguration has been postponed on Sunday because of security concerns after last week's attack on the US Capitol, a report claimed. A report by Politico said two people with knowledge of the decision confirmed that the rehearsal is rescheduled and now will be held on Monday. Watch | A lockdown has been imposed on the centre of Washington on Thursday with over 20,000 National Guard personnel deployed ahead of Biden's presidential inauguration. Also read | Verified in one tweet: Joe Biden launches new Twitter handle to build following before taking command of White House The security has been beefed up after Trump supporters stormed the US Capitol and caused chaos and violence, curbing Biden's confirmation as the winner of the election. Already, Washington Police chief has said that the capital was facing "a major security threat" and the FBI has spoken about armed protests in all 50 states across the country. An FBI bulletin said it "received information about an identified armed group intending to travel to Washington, DC on 16 January". The US Capitol is surrounded by razor wire and barriers as part of precautions on January 16, the day of Biden's inauguration. The Secret Service, in charge of security, is also considering shutting down the entire National Mall, the area where hundreds of thousands gather on the day to mark the inauguration of the American president.

Amid security concerns, Joe Biden's inauguration rehearsal postponed

<p>As the date nears closer for US President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration ceremony, a list of celebrities who will be performing at the event has been released.</p>

<p>The upcoming presidential inauguration ceremony will see a lot of dance and music and pop stars like Justin Timberlake, Demi Lovato, Jon Bon Jovi and RE&amp;B singer Ant Clemons are some who will be seen performing.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/joe-biden">Joe Biden</a> and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/kamala-harris">Kamala Harris</a> will be sworn in during the festivities as President and Vice President of the United States of America. The inauguration ceremony will take place on January 20 announced by the Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC).</p>

<p>The performances by these stars will be part of ‘Celebrating America’ in the form of a live 90-minute prime-time special hosted by none other than Hollywood superstar Tom Hanks.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Joe Biden will be sworn in as the 46th President of the US during the ceremony on January 20. The ceremony will also feature remarks from both Joe Biden and Kamala Harris with a special mention of people who stepped up during the pandemic and helped others.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/new-residents-white-house-starts-preparing-for-joe-bidens-inauguration-347910">New residents: White House starts preparing for Joe Biden's inauguration</a></p>

<p>Former president Barack Obama’s inaugural ceremony too had some high profile celebrities performing like Beyonce, Kelly Clarkson and James Taylor among others.&nbsp;</p>


As the date nears closer for US President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration ceremony, a list of celebrities who will be performing at the event has been released. The upcoming presidential inauguration ceremony will see a lot of dance and music and pop stars like Justin Timberlake, Demi Lovato, Jon Bon Jovi and RE&B singer Ant Clemons are some who will be seen performing.

As the date nears closer for US President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration ceremony, a list of celebrities who will be performing at the event has been released. The upcoming presidential inauguration ceremony will see a lot of dance and music and pop stars like Justin Timberlake, Demi Lovato, Jon Bon Jovi and RE&B singer Ant Clemons are some who will be seen performing. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will be sworn in during the festivities as President and Vice President of the United States of America. The inauguration ceremony will take place on January 20 announced by the Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC). The performances by these stars will be part of ‘Celebrating America’ in the form of a live 90-minute prime-time special hosted by none other than Hollywood superstar Tom Hanks. Joe Biden will be sworn in as the 46th President of the US during the ceremony on January 20. The ceremony will also feature remarks from both Joe Biden and Kamala Harris with a special mention of people who stepped up during the pandemic and helped others. New residents: White House starts preparing for Joe Biden's inauguration Former president Barack Obama’s inaugural ceremony too had some high profile celebrities performing like Beyonce, Kelly Clarkson and James Taylor among others.

Justin Timberlake, Demi Lovato & others to perform at Joe Biden's inauguration ceremony

<p>Lady Gaga and Jennifer Lopez will take the stage at U.S. President-elect Joe Biden`s inauguration ceremony in Washington next week alongside others in what his transition team said would showcase a diverse America.<br />
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The two will perform at the Jan. 20 event for the incoming 46th U.S. president, which will also feature remarks from a black firefighter from Georgia, a former Youth Poet Laureate, a Catholic priest, and a pastor from Biden`s hometown of Wilmington, Delaware.<br />
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Lady Gaga will sing the national anthem and Lopez will give a musical performance. "They represent one clear picture of the grand diversity of our great nation," his team said in a statement on Thursday.</p>

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<p>The presenters reflect Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris` "steadfast vision of a new chapter in our American story in which we are an America united in overcoming the deep divisions and challenges facing our people, unifying the country, and restoring the soul of our nation," it added.</p>

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Their roles come as the Democrat takes over the White House from Republican Donald Trump in a scaled-down event amid the COVID-19 pandemic and growing security concerns after a mob of Trump supporters attacked the U.S. Capitol seeking to thwart lawmakers` certification of Biden`s victory.<br />
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The public will not be on hand to watch the swearing-in at the West Front of the Capitol building, now fortified by fencing, barriers and thousands of National Guard Troops.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-tom-hanks-to-host-televised-special-for-joe-bidens-inauguration-356579" hreflang="en">Tom Hanks to host televised special for Joe Biden's inauguration</a><br />
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In announcing the inauguration speakers, Biden`s transition team cited Lady Gaga`s advocacy of LGBTQ rights and health issues, and Lopez`s work raising awareness about the disproportionate impact of the novel coronavirus on Latinos.<br />
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Other speakers include career firefighter Andrea Hall of Fulton County, Georgia, and Los Angeles native 2017 National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman. Former Georgetown University President Father Leo O’Donovan and Reverend Dr Silvester Beaman of Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church - both close to the Biden family - will also speak.</p>


Lady Gaga and Jennifer Lopez will take the stage at U.S. President-elect Joe Biden`s inauguration ceremony in Washington next week alongside others in what his transition team said would showcase a diverse America.

Lady Gaga and Jennifer Lopez will take the stage at U.S. President-elect Joe Biden`s inauguration ceremony in Washington next week alongside others in what his transition team said would showcase a diverse America. The two will perform at the Jan. 20 event for the incoming 46th U.S. president, which will also feature remarks from a black firefighter from Georgia, a former Youth Poet Laureate, a Catholic priest, and a pastor from Biden`s hometown of Wilmington, Delaware. Lady Gaga will sing the national anthem and Lopez will give a musical performance. "They represent one clear picture of the grand diversity of our great nation," his team said in a statement on Thursday. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) × The presenters reflect Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris` "steadfast vision of a new chapter in our American story in which we are an America united in overcoming the deep divisions and challenges facing our people, unifying the country, and restoring the soul of our nation," it added. Justin Timberlake, Demi Lovato & others to perform at Joe Biden's inauguration ceremony Their roles come as the Democrat takes over the White House from Republican Donald Trump in a scaled-down event amid the COVID-19 pandemic and growing security concerns after a mob of Trump supporters attacked the U.S. Capitol seeking to thwart lawmakers` certification of Biden`s victory. The public will not be on hand to watch the swearing-in at the West Front of the Capitol building, now fortified by fencing, barriers and thousands of National Guard Troops. Tom Hanks to host televised special for Joe Biden's inauguration In announcing the inauguration speakers, Biden`s transition team cited Lady Gaga`s advocacy of LGBTQ rights and health issues, and Lopez`s work raising awareness about the disproportionate impact of the novel coronavirus on Latinos. Other speakers include career firefighter Andrea Hall of Fulton County, Georgia, and Los Angeles native 2017 National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman. Former Georgetown University President Father Leo O’Donovan and Reverend Dr Silvester Beaman of Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church - both close to the Biden family - will also speak.

Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez to perform at diverse Joe Biden inauguration

<p>Federal and local authorities across the country pressed their hunt over the weekend for the members of the angry mob that stormed the Capitol building last Wednesday, as Washington’s mayor issued an urgent appeal to start preparing immediately for more potential violence before, during and after the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden.</p>

<p>Following one of the most stunning security lapses in the city’s history, Mayor Muriel E. Bowser sent a firmly worded letter Saturday to the Department of Homeland Security, asking officials to move up to Monday the implementation of heightened security measures that are otherwise set to begin Jan. 19, just one day before Biden’s swearing-in.</p>

<p>Bowser’s call to action, which came as law enforcement officers in several states made arrests related to the assault on the Capitol, was echoed Sunday by Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., who is charged with overseeing the planning of the inaugural celebration.</p>

<p><strong>Also read|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/outgoing-us-capitol-police-chief-says-his-effort-to-get-help-was-thwarted-355952">Outgoing US Capitol Police chief says his effort to get help was thwarted</a></strong></p>

<p>The Capitol complex, typically a hive of activity, remained cut off from its surroundings Sunday night by troop deployments and an imposing scrim of 7-foot-tall, unscalable fencing. Still in shock from the worst breach of the building in more than two centuries, lawmakers were expected to turn their attention this week to a second slate of impeachment charges against President Donald Trump, who has said little about the rampage he helped incite — in part because social media companies, like Twitter and Facebook, have either banned him or severely limited his use of their platforms.</p>

<p>Security experts warned over the weekend that some far-right extremist groups have now started to focus attention on Inauguration Day and are already discussing an assault similar to the one on the Capitol, which led to the sacking of congressional offices and the deaths of at least five people, including a Capitol Police officer.</p>

<p>As of Sunday, nearly 400 people had joined a private group online dedicated to what is being billed as the “Million Militia March,” an event scheduled to take place in Washington on Jan. 20. On Parler, a social media site popular on the far right that is in danger of being taken offline because of rampant talk of violence, commenters were debating what tools they should bring to the march, mentioning everything from baseball bats to body armor to assault rifles.</p>

<p>“We took the building once,” one person posted. “We can take it again.”</p>

<p><strong>Also read|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/melania-condemns-us-capitol-violence-says-its-time-for-healing-in-a-civil-manner-356036">Melania condemns US Capitol violence, says it's time for 'healing in a civil manner'</a></strong></p>

<p>While most of the chatter online appears to be directed toward Inauguration Day, some on the right have argued that pro-Trump activists should instead gather once again on Capitol Hill and hold other rallies in cities outside Washington on Jan. 17. Over the weekend, flyers began to circulate on Parler and in private groups on the chatting services WhatsApp and Signal, calling for an “Armed march on Capitol Hill and all state capitols” at noon that day.</p>

<p>“I’d like to come to this, but want to know, does our president want us there?” asked one person on the social media site Gab. “Awaiting instructions.”</p>

<p>In a statement, the U.S. Secret Service, which is responsible for security at the inauguration, said the inauguration was “a foundational element of our democracy” and “the safety and security of all those participating” was “of the utmost importance.”</p>

<p>In a separate statement, Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo., a former Army Ranger, said he had spoken with military officials who were aware of “possible threats posed by would-be terrorists” in the coming days and were working with local and federal law enforcements officers to prevent them.</p>

<p>Even as the throng of hundreds — if not thousands — breached gates, smashed windows and stormed into the Capitol last week, there were also tense standoffs at statehouses in Kansas, Colorado, Oregon and Georgia. On Saturday, that trend seemed to continue as Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, said he was told of a “disturbing report of a death threat” received Friday by the Iowa Democratic Party.</p>

<p>“Threats like this &amp; violence are UNACCEPTABLE,” Grassley wrote on Twitter.</p>

<p>On Monday, the Michigan Capitol Commission is scheduled to meet to consider banning guns from the building. In April, in a kind of dress rehearsal for the chaos in Washington, a group of gun-toting protesters decrying coronavirus lockdowns rushed the state Capitol in Lansing, not long after Trump tweeted, “Liberate Michigan.”</p>

<p>Armed with federal warrants, law enforcement officers spent much of the weekend cracking down on people who had stormed the National Capitol, making a series of arrests in states from Iowa to Florida, and filing new charges against some of the more than 80 people who were taken into custody last week by local officers in Washington. Among those charged have been a man seen hauling off House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s lectern; the leader of the Hawaii chapter of the far-right nationalist group the Proud Boys; and a proponent of the QAnon conspiracy theory known for showing up at pro-Trump rallies in a headdress with horns and a spear.</p>

<p>On Saturday, federal prosecutors filed a new complaint against Cleveland Grover Meredith Jr., a Georgia man who was accused of threatening Pelosi by saying in a text message that he was going to put “a bullet in her noggin on Live TV.” Federal agents said that Meredith had been staying at a Holiday Inn in Washington and had weapons in his camper-style trailer that included a Glock handgun, a Tavor X95 assault rifle and hundreds of rounds of ammunition.</p>

<p>On Sunday, prosecutors brought charges of violent entry and disorderly conduct against a figure who had first been identified online by civilian sleuths: Eric G. Munchel of Nashville, Tennessee. In a photograph that circulated widely after the attack, Munchel, 30, was pictured wearing tactical military gear and carrying a handful of plastic restraints known as zip ties.</p>

<p>Prosecutors in Washington also filed a complaint Sunday on similar charges against Larry R. Brock, a retired Air Force officer from Texas, saying he too had been carrying plastic restraints.</p>

<p>The FBI has said that it has received more than 40,000 tips online about the Capitol mob, including photographs and video clips. In an interview with NPR on Sunday, Michael R. Sherwin, the U.S. attorney in Washington, said that the Justice Department was considering charges for “theft of national security information” after some in the mob looted laptops, documents and other items from congressional offices.</p>

<p>Some of those who had been at the Capitol discovered that they had been put on government no-fly lists as they tried Sunday to make their way home from Washington.</p>

<p>As charges continued to be filed, more participants in the attack were identified around the country, among them business executives and local school board officials. Several police departments — and the New York Fire Department — have said they are investigating members who may have taken part in the assault.</p>


Federal and local authorities across the country pressed their hunt over the weekend for the members of the angry mob that stormed the Capitol building last Wednesday, as Washington’s mayor issued an urgent appeal to start preparing immediately for more potential violence before, during and after the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden.

Federal and local authorities across the country pressed their hunt over the weekend for the members of the angry mob that stormed the Capitol building last Wednesday, as Washington’s mayor issued an urgent appeal to start preparing immediately for more potential violence before, during and after the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden. Following one of the most stunning security lapses in the city’s history, Mayor Muriel E. Bowser sent a firmly worded letter Saturday to the Department of Homeland Security, asking officials to move up to Monday the implementation of heightened security measures that are otherwise set to begin Jan. 19, just one day before Biden’s swearing-in. Bowser’s call to action, which came as law enforcement officers in several states made arrests related to the assault on the Capitol, was echoed Sunday by Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., who is charged with overseeing the planning of the inaugural celebration. Also read| Outgoing US Capitol Police chief says his effort to get help was thwarted The Capitol complex, typically a hive of activity, remained cut off from its surroundings Sunday night by troop deployments and an imposing scrim of 7-foot-tall, unscalable fencing. Still in shock from the worst breach of the building in more than two centuries, lawmakers were expected to turn their attention this week to a second slate of impeachment charges against President Donald Trump, who has said little about the rampage he helped incite — in part because social media companies, like Twitter and Facebook, have either banned him or severely limited his use of their platforms. Security experts warned over the weekend that some far-right extremist groups have now started to focus attention on Inauguration Day and are already discussing an assault similar to the one on the Capitol, which led to the sacking of congressional offices and the deaths of at least five people, including a Capitol Police officer. As of Sunday, nearly 400 people had joined a private group online dedicated to what is being billed as the “Million Militia March,” an event scheduled to take place in Washington on Jan. 20. On Parler, a social media site popular on the far right that is in danger of being taken offline because of rampant talk of violence, commenters were debating what tools they should bring to the march, mentioning everything from baseball bats to body armor to assault rifles. “We took the building once,” one person posted. “We can take it again.” Also read| Melania condemns US Capitol violence, says it's time for 'healing in a civil manner' While most of the chatter online appears to be directed toward Inauguration Day, some on the right have argued that pro-Trump activists should instead gather once again on Capitol Hill and hold other rallies in cities outside Washington on Jan. 17. Over the weekend, flyers began to circulate on Parler and in private groups on the chatting services WhatsApp and Signal, calling for an “Armed march on Capitol Hill and all state capitols” at noon that day. “I’d like to come to this, but want to know, does our president want us there?” asked one person on the social media site Gab. “Awaiting instructions.” In a statement, the U.S. Secret Service, which is responsible for security at the inauguration, said the inauguration was “a foundational element of our democracy” and “the safety and security of all those participating” was “of the utmost importance.” In a separate statement, Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo., a former Army Ranger, said he had spoken with military officials who were aware of “possible threats posed by would-be terrorists” in the coming days and were working with local and federal law enforcements officers to prevent them. Even as the throng of hundreds — if not thousands — breached gates, smashed windows and stormed into the Capitol last week, there were also tense standoffs at statehouses in Kansas, Colorado, Oregon and Georgia. On Saturday, that trend seemed to continue as Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, said he was told of a “disturbing report of a death threat” received Friday by the Iowa Democratic Party. “Threats like this & violence are UNACCEPTABLE,” Grassley wrote on Twitter. On Monday, the Michigan Capitol Commission is scheduled to meet to consider banning guns from the building. In April, in a kind of dress rehearsal for the chaos in Washington, a group of gun-toting protesters decrying coronavirus lockdowns rushed the state Capitol in Lansing, not long after Trump tweeted, “Liberate Michigan.” Armed with federal warrants, law enforcement officers spent much of the weekend cracking down on people who had stormed the National Capitol, making a series of arrests in states from Iowa to Florida, and filing new charges against some of the more than 80 people who were taken into custody last week by local officers in Washington. Among those charged have been a man seen hauling off House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s lectern; the leader of the Hawaii chapter of the far-right nationalist group the Proud Boys; and a proponent of the QAnon conspiracy theory known for showing up at pro-Trump rallies in a headdress with horns and a spear. On Saturday, federal prosecutors filed a new complaint against Cleveland Grover Meredith Jr., a Georgia man who was accused of threatening Pelosi by saying in a text message that he was going to put “a bullet in her noggin on Live TV.” Federal agents said that Meredith had been staying at a Holiday Inn in Washington and had weapons in his camper-style trailer that included a Glock handgun, a Tavor X95 assault rifle and hundreds of rounds of ammunition. On Sunday, prosecutors brought charges of violent entry and disorderly conduct against a figure who had first been identified online by civilian sleuths: Eric G. Munchel of Nashville, Tennessee. In a photograph that circulated widely after the attack, Munchel, 30, was pictured wearing tactical military gear and carrying a handful of plastic restraints known as zip ties. Prosecutors in Washington also filed a complaint Sunday on similar charges against Larry R. Brock, a retired Air Force officer from Texas, saying he too had been carrying plastic restraints. The FBI has said that it has received more than 40,000 tips online about the Capitol mob, including photographs and video clips. In an interview with NPR on Sunday, Michael R. Sherwin, the U.S. attorney in Washington, said that the Justice Department was considering charges for “theft of national security information” after some in the mob looted laptops, documents and other items from congressional offices. Some of those who had been at the Capitol discovered that they had been put on government no-fly lists as they tried Sunday to make their way home from Washington. As charges continued to be filed, more participants in the attack were identified around the country, among them business executives and local school board officials. Several police departments — and the New York Fire Department — have said they are investigating members who may have taken part in the assault.

Police reassess security for inauguration and demonstrations after Capitol attack

<p>US President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a>&nbsp;on Friday said that he will not be present for the inauguration ceremony of President-elect <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/joe-biden">Joe Biden</a>.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"To all of those who have asked, I will not be going to the Inauguration on January 20th," Trump wrote on Twitter.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>US President Donald Trump on Friday said that he will not be present for the inauguration ceremony of President-elect Joe Biden.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"To all of those who have asked, I will not be going to the Inauguration on January 20th," Trump wrote on Twitter.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>This was the third tweet Trump posted following the 12-hour suspension of his account over false claims on US presidential election and inciting violent protesters.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Twitter also warned the US president that his account will be permanently taken down if the platform's rules were violated again.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Trump has repeatedly rejected the victory of Biden in the presidential election in November and called for election rigging despite not providing any evidence to substantiate his claims.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Wednesday, several pro-Trump protesters attacked the US Capitol causing violence and chaos that left five people dead.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Trump on Thursday finally vowed a smooth transition to Biden after facing backlash over the incident at US Capitol when the session on certification of US election results was ongoing.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Biden called the protesters "domestic terrorists" and said that the event as "one of the darkest days" in the history of the US.&nbsp;</p>

<p>There were also widespread calls to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove Trump from the office.&nbsp;<br />
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US President Donald Trump on Friday said that he will not be present for the inauguration ceremony of President-elect Joe Biden. "To all of those who have asked, I will not be going to the Inauguration on January 20th," Trump wrote on Twitter.

US President Donald Trump on Friday said that he will not be present for the inauguration ceremony of President-elect Joe Biden. "To all of those who have asked, I will not be going to the Inauguration on January 20th," Trump wrote on Twitter. To all of those who have asked, I will not be going to the Inauguration on January 20th. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 8, 2021 × US President Donald Trump on Friday said that he will not be present for the inauguration ceremony of President-elect Joe Biden. Watch | "To all of those who have asked, I will not be going to the Inauguration on January 20th," Trump wrote on Twitter. Also read | YouTube removes thousands of videos posted from Donald Trump's channel This was the third tweet Trump posted following the 12-hour suspension of his account over false claims on US presidential election and inciting violent protesters. Twitter also warned the US president that his account will be permanently taken down if the platform's rules were violated again. Trump has repeatedly rejected the victory of Biden in the presidential election in November and called for election rigging despite not providing any evidence to substantiate his claims. On Wednesday, several pro-Trump protesters attacked the US Capitol causing violence and chaos that left five people dead. Trump on Thursday finally vowed a smooth transition to Biden after facing backlash over the incident at US Capitol when the session on certification of US election results was ongoing. Biden called the protesters "domestic terrorists" and said that the event as "one of the darkest days" in the history of the US. There were also widespread calls to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove Trump from the office.

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