“Worryingly, public servants have been subjected to threats and intimidation for faithfully carrying out their duties,” said Joe Biden, who at noon sharp (Washington time) will cede power to his great Republican rival.
“Some were even threatened with legal action,” he noted.
Joe Biden had also recently decided to grant an extended pardon to his son Hunter, who is struggling with the law and a favorite target of the American hard right.
-The Democratic president must receive Donald Trump and his wife in the morning for a courtesy meeting at the White House, then, scrupulously respecting all the customs of a peaceful transfer of power, he will attend the inauguration of Donald Trump at the Capitol.
Four years ago, the Republican billionaire, enraged by his defeat, slammed the door of the White House without receiving his Democratic successor, any more than he attended his swearing-in.
