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200,000 flags were raised instead of crowds of enthusiasts at the ceremony in front of the Capitol
A true logistical enigma and a nightmare for the military took place with the nuclear briefcase on the day of Joe Biden’s inauguration due to the absence of his predecessor, Donald Trump, from the ceremony in Washington.
Trump is the first nuclear president of the United States not to hand over his briefcase to his successor. For the first time in 150 years, an outgoing president has not attended the oath of his successor.
The codes of the US nuclear arsenal, as well as the briefcase, which looks more like a doctor’s bag and weighs about 20 kg, are carried by a military man who is standing near the outgoing president. He handed it over to another military man, who was accompanying the newly elected head of state, as soon as he swore in, NBC explained the procedure.
However, Trump left the White House hours before Biden took office, so
necessary
the briefcase yes
walk with him
to his mansion
Mar-a-Lago in
Florida
Until 1 second before 12 noon US time, the incumbent president was the only one in the United States capable of ordering a nuclear strike. The soldier who was carrying it also traveled to Florida with the briefcase.
The moment Biden was sworn in, another soldier handed him another briefcase and Trump’s passcodes were deactivated. The Florida military then had to return the deactivated briefcase to Washington. At noon on January 20, US time, Biden became the commander of the command post on which the fate of the world depends.
Millions of spectators around the world marveled at the unprecedented opening ceremony. Not only because the usual large number of guests was scarce due to the pandemic, but because the crowd of enthusiasts who wanted to witness the change of power, this time they were replaced by 200,000 flags. Not even for the fact that
Washington
looked like
in baghdad
due to the thousands of soldiers in camouflage and military equipment assembled after the assault on the Capitol. And also because it was not a ceremony of continuity, but the divergence of two parallel worlds.
As Trump flew by helicopter from the White House to Andrews Military Base in Maryland shortly after 8 a.m., Biden, his wife, and the family of Vice President Kamala Harris went to church service. Joining them were House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, as well as two Senate party bosses, Republicans Mitch McConnell and Democrats Chuck Schumer, the first gesture to melt the ice between the two parties, which could reduce the gap between the two millimeters. the polarized population of the United States.
Earlier, information emerged that the new president’s speech, scheduled to last 20-30 minutes, also focused on the need for unity during a crisis. It reflects the spirit of his upcoming term and vision for the future, and says almost nothing about Trump’s legacy, the Financial Times reported, citing two people close to the new head of state. There was absolutely no contact between Biden and Trump, the sources said.
As the new head of state prepared to put
hand oath
in
The 127 year old
family bible,
Trump made his way to his favorite Florida mansion aboard Air Force One. According to the BBC, he still left a letter with Biden, but its contents are unclear. In his last address to his supporters, who had gathered to see him off by shouting and chanting at Andrews Base, the outgoing president thanked everyone who had been with him during his “fantastic” four-year term and
promised to
return “low
somehow “
“We love the American people, it was something special. I just want to say goodbye, but this, I hope, will not be a goodbye for long. We will see each other again,” Trump added.
He wished “great success” to the new government, which would have the opportunity to do remarkable things, because with his achievements he left them the basis for this. Trump’s latest move as president was to pardon 73 people, including his adviser Steve Bannon, the most controversial figure in his inner circle. However, Trump refrained from forgiving himself or his family members, as has been speculated.
The media noted a large absence at the farewell ceremony of Vice President Mike Pence. Instead, Pence was among the guests at Biden’s inauguration with the presidents.
Bill Clinton,
the republican
George W. Bush and
Barack Obama,
accompanied by
your wives
Despite the bitter cold in Washington, guests with masks began to gather for about 2 hours in front of the Capitol. About an hour earlier, Joe Biden himself had arrived, hand in hand with his wife, Jill.
Biden’s two children, Hunter and Ashley, arrived with their grandchildren. The new first lady appeared with a mask in blue, the color of her dress. Vice President Kamala Harris was sworn in first – the first woman and the first woman of color to hold office.
Lady Gaga sang the anthem of the United States, dressed in a dress with a lush, bright red long skirt and a huge golden dove of peace as a brooch.
Jennifer López appeared all in white and sang to the accompaniment of a military band.
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