Biden Tells Americans ‘Democracy Has Prevailed’ in Speech After Being Sworn in
President Joe Biden is kicking off his term with a message of appreciation for democracy. “We celebrate the triumph not of a candidate, but of a cause, the cause of democracy. The people, the will of the people, has…
President Joe Biden is kicking off his term with a message of appreciation for democracy.
“We celebrate the triumph not of a candidate, but of a cause, the cause of democracy. The people, the will of the people, has been heard and the will of the people has been heeded,” Biden said after he was inaugurated as the 46th President of the United States.
He added, “We’ve learned again that democracy is precious. Democracy is fragile and at this hour, my friends, democracy has prevailed.”
Watch his remarks below:
Biden was sworn in by Chief Justice John Roberts on Wednesday, as IJR reported.
Before Biden was sworn in, Vice President Kamala Harris was sworn in by Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor.
President Donald Trump left for Florida in the morning after delivering remarks at Joint Base Andrews, as IJR also reported.
He wished the Biden administration “great luck and great success.”
ABC’s Jon Karl told George Stephanopoulos on Wednesday Trump left a note for Biden.