Pence has often taken on jobs that, in other administrations, might have gone to the man on top. But that role has intensified in the last weeks of Trump’s presidency.
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The 2021 inauguration will be atypical. With the COVID-19 pandemic shutting down large gatherings across the country, the usual boisterous inauguration parades and events aren’t feasible. There will be increased security measures in Washington, D.C. to ensure minimal crowds, following the Capitol riot.
The Capitol riot exposed the fractured political nature of the United States. Biden hopes to address that divide with his inauguration theme: “America United.” The Presidential Inaugural Committee has stated that this theme champions Biden’s pledge to bring the country together when he takes office.
What are Biden’s plans after the inauguration?
After assuming his new role, Biden plans to focus on immigration, climate change and COVID-19. Next, he’ll tackle other policies on his long-term presidential agenda.
A dozen members of the US National Guard have been removed from duty helping secure the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden after vetting, which included screening for potential ties to right-wing extremism.