Chinanews, January 16th, a comprehensive report, as the inauguration of the new president of the United States approached, a number of foreign media exposed the current President Trump's specific plan when he left the White House.
Trump is expected to plan to leave the White House on the morning of the inauguration of President-elect Biden on the morning of the 20th and fly to Sea Lake Estate in Florida.
Data map: US President Trump.
Red carpet, military band, "Air Force One"
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According to the American Chinese website, this schedule means that Trump and the first lady Melania will break with tradition and will not entertain the Bidens for coffee at the White House before the inauguration ceremony.
The source requested anonymity because Trump may change his mind.
Many foreign media also said that he had planned to leave the White House on January 19, but later changed it to the morning of the 20th.
According to reports, Trump will set off from the South Lawn of the White House on the "Marine Corps One" and is expected to stop at Andrews Air Force Base to participate in a "departure ceremony."
According to the American Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), Trump may address supporters at the ceremony.
The "departure ritual elements" he wants include the red carpet and military band performances.
Data map: US President Trump took the "Air Force One" special plane.
After that, Trump will fly to Florida on Air Force One.
Last week, Trump announced that he would not attend Biden's inauguration.
Biden called this "one of the few things he and I agreed on."
Data map: US President-elect Biden.
The White House will welcome the new president, Biden prepares
Pence intends to attend the inauguration of the new president
Before the White House is ready to welcome the new president, the Bidens will live in the Blair House opposite the White House, which is the official guest residence of the White House.
US media said that when Trump left, the Bidens were very likely to see this scene, or at least hear the sound of him leaving.
In addition, if Trump leaves Washington, DC before Biden is sworn in, his special plane can still use the title "Air Force One."
If he does this after Biden is sworn in, he will need to ask Biden to allow him to use the customized aircraft, but he shall no longer use the title "Air Force One."
The Director of the National Guard of the US Department of Defense confirmed to the media that the Department of Defense has approved up to 15,000 National Guard soldiers to be deployed in Washington, DC in response to the needs of the DC government to ensure the smooth holding of the inauguration of the new president.
On January 11, local time, members of the National Guard arrived at the US Capitol.
According to another source familiar with Vice President Pence’s plan, unlike Trump, Pence is expected to attend the inauguration of the new president. A person familiar with the matter said that Pence had already had a phone call with the elected Vice President Harris. The New York Times first reported the call.