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Democratic Michigan leaders eager to โget to workโ with Biden, Harris sworn in
Read full article: Democratic Michigan leaders eager to โget to workโ with Biden, Harris sworn inSenator Debbie Stabenow, from MichiganโIt was such an honor to witness history today as President Biden and Vice President Harris were sworn into office. More than a trailblazer and trusted voice for President Biden, Vice President Harris will fight for justice and equality in this nation. And I look forward to getting the job done with President Biden and Vice President Harris.โ Rep. DingellU.S. Representative Rashida Tlaib, Michiganโs 13th districtโI congratulate President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on their historic inauguration. The inauguration of President Biden and Vice President Harris completed the peaceful transfer of power as required by our Constitution. The success of President Biden and Vice President Harris will be a success we all share.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will attend Biden inauguration
Read full article: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will attend Biden inaugurationGretchen Whitmer will attend the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on Wednesday. As previously reported, Whitmer was chosen to serve as co-chair of the Presidential Inaugural Committee. Moreover, Biden nominated Whitmer to serve as vice chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC). The chief justice, John Roberts, will administer the oath of office to Biden just after the clock strikes 12. After they take their oaths of office, President-elect Biden will deliver an inaugural address laying out his vision to โdefeat the pandemic, build back better, and unify and heal the nation,โ according to his inaugural committee.
Trump tweets he wonโt attend Biden inauguration ceremony
Read full article: Trump tweets he wonโt attend Biden inauguration ceremonyPresident Donald Trump said he will not attend President-elect Joe Bidenโs inauguration on Jan. 20The President took to Twitter on Friday morning -- now that his account is no longer suspended -- to announce his decision not to attend the event. โTo all of those who have asked, I will not be going to the Inauguration on January 20th.,โ he tweeted. โ Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 8, 2021When Trump was inaugurated on Jan. 20, 2017, the defeated Democrat Hillary Clinton did attend the event. Some Democrats, still bitter about her election night defeat, grumbled privately that she should have skipped Donald J. Trumpโs swearing-in, as 60 House Democrats did on Friday. Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff says President Donald Trump is a โdanger to the Republicโ and should be removed from office immediately by impeachment, resignation or invoking the 25th Amendment.