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Former President Trump left the White House without attending the inauguration ceremony of the next president, breaking a 152-year tradition.
We had a farewell event with our close associates, and they announced that they would come back in any form, and their interpretations are divided over the meaning.
This news is reporter Kim Kyung-hee.
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On the day of finishing his four-year White House life, President Trump chose to return to Florida on a private plane as president instead of attending the inauguration ceremony of his successor.
At around 8:20 am local time, I boarded the Marine One, a presidential helicopter, left the White House, and headed for the Andrews Air Force Base.
Amidst the 21st blasts, President Trump and Mrs. Melania entered the farewell event.
President Trump was here to show off his achievements and wished the success of the new government.
However, as before, President Biden's name was not mentioned.
Trump added that he will continue the fight for his supporters.
[President Trump: Now, hello.
I love you.
We will return in any way.] At the
farewell event, Trump's aides and former administration officials were invited, but Vice President Pence was absent and attended the inauguration of President Biden.
Trump hasn't attended the inauguration ceremony for his successor in 152 years, but he kept the tradition of leaving letters on his office desk for his successor.
The U.S. president's nuclear bag was also moved to Florida with Trump, but with President Biden's start of office, Trump's nuclear code was deactivated.