White House: Regardless of the outcome, Biden will attend the successor’s inauguration and uphold the tradition of a peaceful handover of power

The White House has confirmed that President Biden will attend the inauguration of his successor, reaffirming his commitment to a peaceful handover of power.

Regardless of the results of the election on Tuesday, White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre reaffirmed on Wednesday that President Joe Biden will be present at the January inauguration of the next US president.

Her remarks highlight Biden’s dedication to preserving the American custom of a peaceful handover of power, which he views as essential to democracy.

Jean-Pierre informed reporters, “This president believes in the peaceful transfer of power, and that’s what you’re going to see this president do.” “He is not the issue. The American people are at issue. Regardless of the outcome, it is what the American people must witness.

Noting that departing presidents typically go to greet their successors, she emphasized Biden’s willingness to take part in the inauguration ceremony.

Jean-Pierre’s remarks implicitly compared Biden’s dedication to former President Donald Trump’s choice to skip Biden’s January 2021 inauguration. Bypassing the traditional transitional procedures, Trump and former First Lady Melania Trump departed the White House before to the ceremony.

Mike Pence, Trump’s vice president, and Second Lady Karen Pence were present, despite Trump’s absence. This occurred in spite of the transition’s difficulties, which included threats against Pence during the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol.

By attending the upcoming inauguration, Biden hopes to reaffirm his commitment to democratic norms and reassure Americans that, despite political differences, peaceful transitions are still a top concern.