Quotes
Mark my words: History is going to judge what you've done as the most significant contributions that's been made for all of America."
No president gets to choose the moment they enter history,
From this moment on, America’s decline is over.”
In a not-so-subtle shot at Joe Biden, Trump said We've a lot more to do,
Biden told the crowd Monday We've leaving office, but we're not leaving the fight,
People yelling ‘what are you gonna talk about?’ to biden & trump getting in the limo. they’re obviously talking about tiktok guys, enough.”
I return to the presidency confident and optimistic that we are at the start of a thrilling new era of national success. A tide of change is sweeping the country,
In an excerpt of his prepared remarks, Trump is expected to say ... as reported by CNN It has been the honor of our lifetimes to serve you, the American people."
In another post on X, Biden said One more selfie for the road. We love you, America,
Accompanied by a selfie with First Lady Jill Biden, he wrote ... expressing his gratitude as he prepares to leave office For me, the People’s House has always been about welcoming everyone. America, thank you for trusting me with this sacred place. I’ve loved opening the doors to the Oval Office wider than ever these past four years,
he added in another post accompanied with a video I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of president of the United States, and will, to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States."
After that, Trump will recite these words Regardless of your political views, the American tradition of the peaceful transition of power is something to celebrate,
This is a day when every American does well to celebrate our democracy and the peaceful transfer of power under the Constitution of the United States,
the former vice president wrote in a post on the social platform X Very well, thank you,
Harris replied to a shouted question as she left the White House and headed to a waiting limo We encourage all our fellow Americans to join us praying for President Trump and Vice President Vance as they assume the awesome responsibility of leading this great Nation,
I believe in the rule of law, and I am optimistic that the strength of our legal institutions will ultimately prevail over politics,
Biden said in a statement Of course I am, ... The only president ever to avoid an inauguration is the guy that's about to be inaugurated."
When asked by the MeidasTouch network last month if he'd attend Trump's inauguration, Biden said ... adding, [Trump] has said he is going to pardon some of the January 6 prisoners at his inauguration, and as one who was in the gallery and then locked in my office in the early morning as the insurrectionists tried to overthrow our government and beat police, some to the point of death, I cannot be a part of that spectacle."
Representative Steve Cohen, a Tennessee Democrat, told Axios I'm not attending the upcoming inauguration. I will be in my district with my constituents for important events marking Martin Luther King Jr. Day and the second anniversary of a mass shooting in my hometown of Monterey Park."
Representative Judy Chu, a California Democrat, said I'll be in town with my constituents honoring Dr. King's legacy. I don't think being there does that."
Representative Ayanna Pressley, a Massachusetts Democrat, told USA Today