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The day of the change of power in the United States of America has arrived. The 45th president of the USA Donald trump leaves the White House in Washington DC and Joe biden takes office at lunchtime on Capitol Hill. Not only does the crown pandemic make the process look completely different from the past, but Trump’s refusal to hand over the White House and office to his successor in person also changes the many traditions surrounding “Inauguration Day. “. Furthermore, fear of another storm in the national parliament building, as it was two weeks ago by violent Trump supporters, overshadows the security situation. Only 1000 people will be present during the oath of office. The usually hundreds of thousands of spectators on the National Mall in front of the Capitol are represented by flags.
You can follow the course of the day on our blog.
17.26 Live in der Air Force One
From Air Force One on the flight to Florida, he says. The acting president watches the inauguration on television, reports CNN.
17.20 Memory of the many victims of the pandemic
Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar gives the keynote address. It commemorates the assault on the Capitol and the many victims of the pandemic. When she mentions that this is the first inauguration of a vice president, there is a particularly loud cheer.
17:15 Historical moment
A historic moment: the future first vice president of the United States has taken the stage. Just minutes later it’s Joe Biden’s turn. Now the great moment of the change of power can begin. The families of the future management duo have already taken their positions. First, Biden greets his predecessor, Barack Obama. They all sat down. The ceremony can begin.
16.55 Love message from the Capitol
Joe Biden sends his wife Jill a message of love to his wife Jill upon arrival: “I love you, Jilly, and I couldn’t be more grateful to have you with me on the next trip.”
16.50 Presentation of the former presidents
Now former presidents take the stage. Bill Clinton has already been introduced. They are followed by George W. Bush and Barack Obama. It’s windy, Bush almost lost his scarf. With Obama the applause and cheers are loud, despite the few guests. After the presidents, the Supreme Court justices walk through the door with the heavy red curtain. Jimmy Carter, the oldest living former president, was unable to attend this inauguration.
16.35 Accompanied by the chief of police
The future vice president is escorted to the inauguration ceremony by Eugene Goodman. The Capitol Police Chief became the face of resistance against rioters in the United States Parliament building two weeks ago. Chief Justice Sonia Maria Sotomayo, who was appointed to the United States Supreme Court in 2009 as the first member of the Hispanic minority, was sworn in.
4:28 PM Biden and Harris enter the Capitol
Joe and Jill Biden and Kamala Harris and her husband Douglas Emhoff are greeted on the steps of the Capitol by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and House of Representatives Democratic Majority Leader Nancy Pelosi. They then walk through a National Guard grating of honor climbing the steps where violent supporters of Donald Trump raged two weeks ago.
16:24 The convoy heads to the Capitol
The convoy of the future president heads to the Capitol. Insured by a total of 25,000 soldiers, about two dozen vehicles pass through central Washington. The first vice president in US history is also sitting in one of the vehicles.
11/16 The first guests arrive at the Capitol
The guests arrive in front of the Capitol. The steps are slowly filling up with the roughly 1,000 people who will attend Joe Biden’s grand opening that day. Former President Barack Obama also arrived with former First Lady Michelle Obama. Joe Biden’s former boss was followed by former President Bill Clinton and his wife, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Mike Pence is also already on Capitol Hill. Obama already congratulated his former MP on Twitter:
3:37 p.m. A quick look at the weather on Capitol Hill
It’s windy and cold at about seven degrees Celsius in Washington DC, but sunny with largely blue skies. That would be the first sunny inauguration by a US president in nearly three decades. Bill Clinton’s first term also began with sunshine in 1993.
3:34 pm Harris remembers this day
On this big day, future Vice President Kamala Harris tweeted historic photos with the note: “I’m here today for the women who came before me.”
15:28 Biden sums it up in one sentence
5/15 Trump left a letter at the White House
As did his predecessors, Donald Trump also left a letter with personal notes for his successor in the Oval Office. This has been confirmed by people from the White House in various US media.
14.50 Biden arrives at the church
Now the day belongs entirely to future President Joe Biden. He was waiting at the guesthouse for Trump to leave. According to those around him, he wanted to give the outgoing president this moment. The memorial service for the assassinated President John F. Kennedy was held at St. Matthew’s Church on November 25, 1963.
14.45 “YMCA” farewell
After his short speech, “YMCA” is performed by the Village People. After a brief visit to his family and supporters, Trump and his wife get into the machine that says “United States of America.” In his speech, his people spoke again: “You are incredible people. This is a great, great country. It is my greatest honor and privilege to have been your president,” Trump said in front of his family, some employees and supporters: “I I will always fight for you. I will watch everything. I will listen and tell you that the future of this country has never been better. I wish the new government good luck and great success. I think it will be a great success. ” You have the foundation to do something really spectacular, “Trump added. He also thanked Vice President Mike Pence, Second Lady Karen Pence, and Congress. Air Force One took off just before nine o’clock for Frank Sinatra’s” My Way. ” .
2:35 pm Last speech as president
Trump thanks his supporters and his family gathered at the airfield. You worked hard for the country, says the outgoing president. “The first lady is a woman of grace.” Then let Melania use the microphone. “Being your first lady was my greatest honor,” she says and continues, “Thank you for your love and support. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you all. God bless your families. And God bless this beautiful nation. Thank you “. He then took the floor and again praised his work, his tax cuts and the fight against the pandemic. And he promises again that amazing things will happen. “You should think of us” when these things happened. Then he addressed his family: “People have no idea how hard this family worked. They could have had a much easier life, but they just did a fantastic job.”
2:28 pm Trump’s helicopter has landed
Donald Trump landed on Joint Base Andrews to the sound of Laura Branigan’s “Gloria.”
14.10 Biden participates in the opening prayer
Joe Biden, the second Catholic in the White House after John F. Kennedy, has invited Democratic and Republican Congressional leaders to join him in celebrating Mass at 8:45 am local time (2:45 pm CET). The service will take place in the Cathedral of San Mateo. Other presidents had used St. John’s Episcopal Church for similar ceremonies. However, Biden wanted to choose a church for his denomination. Outgoing Senate Leader Mitch McConnell and House Republican Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy will attend, as will House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and future Senate Leader Chuck Schumer.
14.10 A typical last triumph
Just as Trump breaks many traditions that day, his departure from Washington that morning will also be labeled “Air Force One.” Because it is typical for outgoing presidents to leave Washington in one of the planes maintained by the 89th Airlift Wing of the United States Air Force and typically known as “Air Force One.” The new president usually offers this as a courtesy to his predecessor. However, it is unusual for the latest flights to be officially named “Marine One” (on the helicopter) and “Air Force One” (on the plane), as these planes only have these names when the president is in them. The outgoing president’s helicopter flight is often referred to as “Executive One.” The flight with the outgoing president is often referred to as a “special air mission.” Trump’s early departure from the White House means that he will remain president for the entire duration of his flight to Florida and that the flight must officially carry “Air Force One.” Thus, there will also be a change in the airspace around Trump’s Mar-a-Lago facility in Florida. The airspace restriction over the facility will be reduced from 30 miles to just three miles.
2 p.m. Trump leaves Washington DC
Donald Trump had announced at an early stage that he would not attend the inauguration. On this day he avoids any personal meeting with his successor. Traditionally, the outgoing president presents the White House to the future president at a tea ceremony, along with a personal letter and notes. Trump decided against in advance and today he leaves this transfer of the center of power to his deputy Mike Pence. He leaves the capital Washington DC with Air Force One and the famous nuclear case. His flight takes off from the “Andrews Joint Base Naval Air Facility”, a military airfield of the United States Air Force in the state of Maryland, about 15 kilometers southeast of Washington. Before leaving, he wants to give a short farewell speech as President of the United States, lined up with the American flags. According to his spokesman, Trump has not had direct contact with Biden so far. The Republican is the first US president since 1869 to avoid the inauguration ceremony of his successor.
