Biden to Attend Presidential Inauguration Regardless of Election Winner
Biden to Attend Presidential Inauguration Regardless of Election Winner
The Facts
White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre said on Wednesday that outgoing US Pres. Joe Biden will attend the inauguration of his successor next year regardless of whether Vice Pres. Kamala Harris or former Pres. Donald Trump wins the election.
She added that Biden "believes in the peaceful transfer of power" and that attending the inauguration is "not about him" but rather "what the American people need to see."
The Spin
DDemocrats support a peaceful transfer of power whether Harris or Trump wins the presidential election, and that Biden will attend the inauguration ceremony regardless of the outcome further proves such a commitment. Meanwhile, Republicans have indicated they will not accept election results if Trump loses.
REven if Biden is well-intentioned and truly believes that this announcement can ease tensions ahead of Election Day, his fellow Democrats are quietly planning how to block Trump from returning to the White House. As they usually do, Democrats will challenge the election in the event of a Republican win.
