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  • back in January of 2017, President Trump falsely claimed that he drew the biggest inauguration crowd ever.

  • Four years later, President elect Joe Biden's inaugural committee is actually urging Americans to stay home.

  • The coronavirus pandemic reshaping Biden's January 20th inauguration plans, starting with a public message Tuesday from the events organizer's don't travel toe.

  • Washington to see Biden sworn in Although he and Vice President elect Kamala Harris will take their oaths on the steps of the U.

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  • Capitol, as is traditional, the swearing in ceremony and parade that follows will have limited attendance and be reimagined, the inaugural committee said in a statement Tuesday.

  • That likely means no throngs of sidewalks supporters to wave to or for that matter, packed in protesters to pass by the usual shoulder to shoulder celebratory meal could be nixed or at least socially distanced, with celebrity performances likely held from remote locations.

  • In that way, Biden's inauguration could look similar toe last summer's Democratic convention, which featured virtual programs with participants across the nation.

  • Biden spent much of the campaign following co vid 19 safety protocols, holding relatively few in person events.

  • Trump has yet to concede the election eyes 55 Nos.

  • Zero, despite this week's Electoral College vote affirming Biden's win, and it is unclear whether he will attend Biden swearing in ceremony or meet with him at the White House as his custom, Biden's planning committee said more details about his inauguration will be announced in the coming weeks that both keep people safe and honor the quote grand traditions of the presidency.

  • I will be president for all Americans.

back in January of 2017, President Trump falsely claimed that he drew the biggest inauguration crowd ever.

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