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As President Donald Trump’s term draws to a close, his unconventional office approach persists on the transfer of power, usually carefully choreographed.
Here are six questions for your last six days in office.
Will you talk to Biden?
Trump has announced that he will be the first sitting president in more than a century to skip the swearing-in of his successor, but he could still take steps to avoid turning his back on his successor.
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Trump did not make a telephone concession or invite incoming President Joe Biden to the White House after his victory. In fact, he hasn’t spoken to Biden since their contentious final debate in October. But last week, the White House invited Biden to spend the night of January 19 at Blair House.
Officials don’t expect Trump to invite Biden to the White House for the traditional pre-inauguration tea on Wednesday (local time), but said it is still a long shot.
They also wondered what, if anything, Trump would write to his successor in the usual note left in the Oval Office for the next occupant.
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Donald Trump has not spoken to incoming President Joe Biden since his contentious final debate in October.
When will you leave town?
The swearing-in ceremony traditionally concludes with the ex-president’s departure from the Capitol grounds and a flight in one of the planes that serve as Air Force One to any part of the country.
With Trump skipping the event, White House officials say Trump has yet to decide how and when he will leave the White House for his residence in Palm Beach, Florida.
Options being considered include leaving Washington on Tuesday, when Biden is scheduled to arrive in the capital, or even on the morning of the inauguration, potentially minutes before Biden is sworn in.
Are there more pardons underway?
In late December, the president pardoned a number of former aides and associates, including former national security adviser Michael Flynn, former campaign chairman Paul Manafort and the father of Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner.
Trump is considering a final round of clemency and clemency that may be even closer to home. As Trump continues to face legal challenges, the prospect of him trying to forgive himself, other family members, or his senior aides remains a matter of internal discussion at the White House.
Will you try to polish your legacy?
Presidents, before leaving office, often organize a series of events designed to highlight their achievements, as they seek to defend the history books.
With the exception of a trip Tuesday to view the U.S.-Mexico border wall, Trump has avoided opportunities to try to make one last sales pitch for his administration’s actions.
Advisers say Trump does not currently plan to deliver a farewell speech or answer questions from reporters for the last time, nor does he have any confirmed public events on his calendar.
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A Secret Service guard stands on the North Portico of the White House after the United States House indicted President Trump a second time.
How will you handle the possible acts of violence surrounding the inauguration?
The FBI warned of the potential for armed protests in all 50 states and in Washington before the inauguration.
After being indicted a second time Wednesday for fomenting last week’s Capitol uprising, Trump has moved to repudiate acts of violence by his supporters. With law enforcement and the National Guard on high alert in Washington and across the country, Trump’s messages in his final hours in office will come under intense scrutiny for any hint of encouraging demonstrations.
What will you do next?
Trump has yet to outline plans for his post-presidency, from establishing an office to selecting a site for a possible presidential library.
Trump has kept the door open to run again for the White House in 2024, but the Senate could close it next week, when Trump’s second impeachment begins.
If convicted, the Senate could bar Trump from running again for federal office, and even strip him of his pension.
