Biden to attend Trump inauguration: White House

US President Joe Biden will attend Donald Trump’s inauguration in January 2025, the White House said on Nov 25, calling it a “commitment to our democratic values” despite Trump skipping Mr Biden’s own swearing-in.

Then President Trump refused to attend Mr Biden’s inauguration in 2021, after falsely claiming his election win was fraudulent and whipping up a mob of supporters who stormed the US Capitol.

“The President promised that he would attend the inauguration of whomever won the election,” deputy press secretary Andrew Bates told reporters flying with Mr Biden on Air Force One.

“He and the first lady are going to honour that promise and attend the inauguration.”

Mr Bates added: “He views that as an important demonstration of commitment to our democratic values and to honouring the will of the people, as we continue to provide an orderly and effective transition.”

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