In the United States, on the 20th, the inauguration ceremony of the next president Joe Byden (78) will be held. President Trump announces absence from the ceremony. Due to the wreck of the crown and the attack on parliament, it will be an extremely rare change of government.

At the inauguration ceremony, it is customary for old and new presidents to be present as a symbol of a peaceful transition to power, and he is said to have been absent from his current position for the first time in 152 years. Trump’s term is until noon on the 20th (2:00 am on the 21st Japan time). According to the US media, Trump left the White House on the morning of the 20th and moved to the Andrews base, near the capital, Washington. A retirement ceremony is planned, after which the presidential Air Force One plane is expected to head to a villa in Florida.

The inauguration ceremony will take place in front of the Federal Capitol in Washington beginning at 11:30 am on the 20th (1:30 am on the 21st of Japan time). Mr. Byden is sworn in and becomes the 46th president and makes a speech. Singer Lady Gaga sings the national anthem.

The ceremony has been significantly reduced in scale. The area where a lot of people crowd every time is closed. The annual parade will also be in virtual format. That same night, a special program hosted by actor Tom Hanks will air on major television stations and online, starring singer John Bon Jobi and others.

Up to 25,000 state troops have been stationed in the capital and the nation is on high alert.