China News Service, January 20, reported that US President Trump did not leave the White House during the last week of his term, nor did he appear in public.
On the afternoon of the 19th local time, the White House released a video of his farewell speech on the occasion of leaving office. In the video, he counted the policy achievements and condemned the congressional riots. On the other hand, the venue for the inauguration of President-elect Biden has been The arrangement is complete.
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Trump's low-key farewell speech
Spend the last day of his term in the White House
On the evening of the 18th local time, Trump recorded a farewell video at the White House and released it by the White House on the afternoon of the 19th local time.
In a video speech, Trump emphasized the main achievements of his administration in the past four years and once again condemned the congressional riots.
"This week, the new government will take office, and we pray that it will continue to maintain the security and prosperity of the United States." Trump said in the video, "We have done what we promised at the beginning, even more than promised."
In the video, Trump detailed his achievements, mentioning that he worked hard for Americans and fought for the forgotten groups.
He also mentioned that he did not launch any foreign wars during his tenure and still regards the economic recovery as credit.
"I have experienced the hardest battle, the hardest battle, the hardest choice, because that is why you elected me." He said.
On January 6, local time, the joint meeting of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives to confirm the results of the Electoral College vote was interrupted due to large-scale riots caused by supporters of the current President Trump breaking into the Capitol. The scene was extremely chaotic.
The picture shows the fire in front of the US Capitol in Washington, USA.
Trump did not mention Biden in the video, but talked about congressional riots in early January.
He said: "All Americans are shocked by the attack on our Congress. Political violence is tantamount to attacking everything we cherish as Americans. This will never be tolerated."
Later on the 18th local time, Trump recorded this video.
On the same day, a truck from a moving company in Washington arrived at Trump's Sea Lake Manor in Florida.
On the last day before leaving office, Trump held a final meeting with his aides, took photos in the Oval Office, paid close attention to his carefully planned departure ceremony, and accepted the Secret Service’s safety briefing on Biden’s inauguration, but he will Will not attend Biden's inauguration.
The picture shows the Presidential Inauguration Ceremony of the Capitol on January 18.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Chen Mengtong
Biden's inauguration venue layout completed
12 members of the National Guard were removed from the security team
Biden will be sworn in at noon on January 20, local time in Washington, DC. The venue for the ceremony has been set up.
On the lawn of Washington’s “National Mall”, nearly 200,000 flags of various colors were planted, representing Americans who were unable to attend the ceremony due to the new crown epidemic and safety measures.
On the other hand, in response to possible violent incidents that may occur around the new president’s inauguration day, the nation has tightened its nerves, and Washington, the capital, is even more prepared.
Officials of the Department of Defense said on the 19th that after the FBI's review, 12 members of the National Guard who participated in the security of the inauguration ceremony were relieved of their duties.
According to Army General Daniel Hokanson, two of them were investigated for "inappropriate" comments and text messages.
Hokansen said that another 10 members of the National Guard were dismissed from their missions because they were found to have performed suspiciously during the review process.