An eclectic musical atmosphere
As for the atmosphere, the President-elect will be able to count on the American singer-songwriter Lee Greenwood and his song God Bless The USAindicate our colleagues from Nieuwsblad. Country singer Carrie Underwood will then perform the song, accompanied by a military choir. America the beautiful. The Village People group, interpreters of the mythical YMCAshould then take up the torch during the evening.
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A reinforced security system
To protect everyone, 25,000 security agents, including soldiers, police and paramedics, should ensure a peaceful transition of power between Joe Biden and his successor. “Around 9 p.m., the security services will be on alert, as they will then travel from the Capitol, partly on foot, to the White House“, also indicates the Flemish daily.
A meticulous process
Regarding the program, the ceremony will begin with an official welcome of Donald and Melania Trump to the Capitol by Joe and Jill Biden. An event absent from the last transfer of power, in 2021, since the Trumps had refused to attend Biden’s swearing-in, as Het Nieuwsblad recalls. The 47th President of the United States will then take the oath of office at noon (6 p.m. Belgian time), on the west steps of the building. This will be done according to the traditional procedure, that is, hand on the Bible, repeating the words of John G. Roberts, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Trump will then deliver his inaugural address before signing a series of official documents and having dinner with the leaders of the House of Representatives and the Senate, then attending the parade of troops. After then joining the White House partially on foot, other documents will be signed, this time in the famous Oval Office. The day will finally end with the traditional inauguration ball, around 3 a.m. (Belgian time).
