In his first official appearance since the elections, US President Donald Trump participated in the memorial of veterans by attending the Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia in the presence of Vice President Mike Pence and a number of officials and military commanders, where he placed a wreath of flowers on the grave of the Unknown Soldier.
Around the same time, President-elect Joe Biden participated in the Veterans Memorial Ceremony by attending a Veterans Cemetery in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The two men declined to make statements during the two occasions, but Biden said in a tweet that those who wore the uniform of the United States Armed Forces are being honored today, and he stressed that he will be the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and will respect the sacrifices of veterans and will not betray the values and principles they fought and bravely fought to defend As he put it.
On the other hand, the White House released a statement mentioning the gains made by veterans under Trump's rule since 2016. "Throughout my tenure, I have worked tirelessly to improve the health and well-being of these high-value people and their economic prosperity," the statement said.
Trump's appearance came 4 days after the US media announced that Democratic candidate Biden had won the presidential race.
With unprecedented numbers of Covid-19 cases recorded across the country, and new states imposing restrictions to contain the spread of the epidemic, Trump has more tasks than normal presidential duties.
But since then, the president has only spoken to Americans on Twitter.
Biden was not recognized as winning, as American tradition states, after announcing the victory of one of the candidates.
Joe Biden attends a Veterans Memorial at the Veterans' Cemetery in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (French / Getty Images)
Trump's activities
Trump closed himself in the White House, making allegations about his election victory, and filing legal challenges over fraud that has yet to provide evidence of their authenticity.
None of the lawsuits appear to alter the results of the poll, and the same applies to the planned recount in Georgia, which Biden won.
A Pennsylvania postal employee admitted to federal investigators that he lied when accusing electoral authorities of fraud, but Trump said, "Do not believe anything but the truth: the original version" of his statements.
While Biden made statements to the Americans and formed a task force on the emerging corona virus, spoke with world leaders, including Trump allies, and began to consider potential candidates for ministerial portfolios, the president's only known activities outside the White House were playing golf twice during the weekend after the results were announced.
Trump's most prominent presidential move was the sacking of Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Monday, and he announced it on Twitter.
There is no legal effect for his refusal to acknowledge Biden's victory, but the General Services Administration, which handles administrative activities in Washington, refused to sign the transfer documents, which impeded the president-elect's access to funds and intelligence reports.
On Monday, the president-elect considered Trump's refusal to acknowledge his defeat as a "source of embarrassment" for the country, as Biden's inauguration ceremony is scheduled to take place on January 20.