Idaho legislators react to Biden inauguration KIFI President Joe Biden taking oath of office on Jan. 20 POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) - Joe Biden took his oath of office on Wednesday, becoming the 46th President of the United States. With the transition to the Biden administration now official, the President is faced with an escalating COVID-19 pandemic, as well as division amongst the political parties. State Representative James Ruchti (D) believes Biden's inauguration speech gave a sense of optimism for what's to come. "I felt he struck the right tone," Ruchti said. "It was a message of hope and decency and things we can do different in the United States to try to do better for our citizens."