US President-elect Joe Biden has stated the presidential inauguration on January 20 will not be a “gigantic” occasion, but some thing closer to what the Democratic convention was like, with a lot of virtual activity across America and an emphasis on security due to the raging coronavirus pandemic.
Biden stated he anticipated to be sworn in on January 20 on the platform currently getting constructed on the methods of the US Capitol, but plans to stay clear of the crowds that normally collect on the National Mall and along Pennsylvania Avenue to view the ceremony and parade that attracts millions of men and women.
“My guess is there probably will not be a gigantic inaugural parade on Pennsylvania Avenue, but my guess is you’ll see a lot of virtual activity in states all across America engaging even more people than before. That’s in train now and I’m not in a position to give you an example of exactly what it will look like,” he stated when asked about the inauguration preparing at a news conference on Friday in his hometown of Wilmington, Delaware.
“But, I promise you, it’ll be available either virtually or in-person for many and my guess is, there will still be a platform ceremony, but I don’t know exactly how it’s all going to work out. The key is keeping people safe,” he stated.
Biden, 78, recommended that the festivities could finish up seeking like the virtual convention Democrats held in August, with on the net activity in the states.
“We are in discussion with the House leadership and the Senate leadership as to what they plan for the inauguration, particularly those 200,000 spots they control. But I think you’re going to see something that’s closer to what the convention was like than typical inauguration,” he stated.
The former vice president stated that his 1st and foremost objective was to hold men and women protected but also let them to celebrate, to celebrate and see one particular an additional celebrating.
“So, we’re in consultation. My team is in consultation with folks who help us put on the convention, as well as with our colleagues, Republican, and Democratic colleagues, in charge of the inauguration,” he stated.
The swearing-in ceremony and a lunch for the new president and vice president are held at the Capitol.
Recent American presidents have been sworn in at an outside ceremony at the US Capitol attended by their predecessor.