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TRUMP TO HAVE MORNING TEA WITH BIDEN AT WHITE HOUSE BEFORE INAUGURATION

20/01/2025 02:14 PM

WASHINGTON, Jan 20 (Bernama-Sputnik/RIA Novosti) -- Before his inauguration, US President-elect Donald Trump will have morning tea with outgoing US leader Joe Biden, and will hold a farewell ceremony for him after the event, reported Sputnik/RIA Novosti.

The day Trump takes office will begin with a church service, according to the official schedule. Then, Trump is expected for tea at the White House.

Trump will take the oath of office at noon local time (1700 GMT). The Republican will use the family Bible given to him in 1955, as well as the Bible on which Abraham Lincoln swore on in 1861. This tome has only been used three times: by Barack Obama at his two inaugurations and by Trump, at his first. At exactly noon, Trump's presidential term will already begin, regardless of whether he manages to pronounce the oath.

Due to cold weather, the ceremony was moved inside the Capitol, the last time this happened was in 1985. The event usually takes place outside.

After the oath of office, there will be a farewell to the former White House leadership, Biden and his Vice President Kamala Harris.

Then Trump will sign the first executive orders and nominations, and communicate with the leadership of Congress.

There will be a small review of troops and a parade in honour of the new president.

Trump will go to the White House, where he will sign another batch of documents in the Oval Office.

The day will end with three balls: the Commander in Chief Ball, the Liberty Ball and the Starlight Ball, where Trump will give a speech.

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