Joe biden Oath taking ceremony

By: Robin Umar

Washington: Democrat Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States on Wednesday, vowing to end a ‘non-political war’ in a country deeply divided by the devastating economy and the rampant corona epidemic that has killed more than 400,000 Americans.

“To overcome these challenges to restore the soul and secure the future of America requires so much more than words. It requires the most elusive of all things in a democracy: unity,” he said in his inaugural address. “We must end this uncivil war that pits red against blue, rural versus urban, conservative versus liberal. We can do this, if we open our souls instead of hardening our hearts.” Speaking of the Capitol's attack, when support for former President Donald Trump clashed with police over a massacre that left five people dead and shocked the world on Jan 6, Biden cited his rise as evidence that the invaders had failed to undermine the foundations of American democracy. "Here we stand just days after a riotous mob thought they could use violence to silence the will of the people, to stop the work on our democracy, to drive us from this sacred ground," said Biden. “It did not happen; it will never happen. Not today, not tomorrow, not ever.” Biden's running mate Kamala Harris, became the first Asian American to serve as vice president.

Outgoing President Donald Trump plans to leave White House. Trump did not give a farewell statement. Trump has made it clear he will not attend the inauguration ceremony. Trump is the first US president in 150 years to escape the opening of his successor. Republican dignitaries, including Deputy President Mike Pence and congressional leaders, as well as former US Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton attended the event. In the wake of a bitter campaign marked by Trump's baseless allegations of electoral fraud, Biden uttered a tone of reconciliation that was rarely heard by his predecessors, urging non-voting Americans to give him a chance. "I promise you this: I will be the president of all Americans," he said. "And I promise you I will fight as hard for those who did not support me for those who did." Biden has promised to bring full weight to the federal government to address the problem. Most importantly for him is the $ 1.9 trillion program that will boost unemployment benefits and provide direct payments to households. 

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