Well, well, well—President Joe Biden is doing his best to play the elder statesman as he prepares to attend Donald Trump’s inauguration in January.
It’s a scene straight out of a political drama: the outgoing president, who just lost to his predecessor-turned-successor, shaking hands and smiling through the gritted teeth of “democratic values.” But hey, credit where it’s due. At least Biden isn’t going full sore loser—yet.
The White House made sure to emphasize Biden’s “commitment to democracy” and “honoring the will of the people,” which is quite the pivot from an administration that’s spent years trying to paint Trump as an existential threat to, well, everything. The official line? Biden and First Lady Jill will show up for the inauguration because “it’s the right thing to do.” Translation: even they couldn’t spin this election result into something it wasn’t.
“The president promised that he would attend the inauguration of whomever won the election,” White House spokesman Andrew Bates said.
“He and the first lady are going to honor that promise and attend the inauguration,” he continued. “He views that as an important demonstration of commitment to our democratic values, and to honoring the will of the people, as we continue to provide an orderly and effective transition.”
Biden preparing to attend Trump’s inauguration 😂 https://t.co/jZhGqi7LAf pic.twitter.com/5pOwbdFbpG
— Politi_Rican 🇵🇷 𝕏 🇺🇸 (@TheRicanMemes) November 25, 2024
Of course, Trump has taken the high road, keeping the focus on a smooth transition of power. His comments about a “nice world today” are peak Trump—confident, magnanimous, and a little tongue-in-cheek. It’s the kind of vibe that drove his supporters to the polls in droves and left Kamala Harris packing her things in the West Wing.
Trump isn’t wasting any time setting the tone for his next term, assembling a cabinet that’s equal parts savvy, strategic, and guaranteed to make the left hyperventilate. Some highlights? Marco Rubio at State, ensuring foreign policy will prioritize American interests; Pete Hegseth at Defense, signaling a renewed focus on military strength; and Pam Bondi at Attorney General, a move sure to make certain progressive prosecutors rethink their soft-on-crime policies. And, oh, the cherry on top: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at Health and Human Services—a pick that’ll make Big Pharma and bureaucrats everywhere squirm.
Then there’s Tulsi Gabbard, a wildcard as Director of National Intelligence, and Kristi Noem leading Homeland Security—a power team that signals Trump’s determination to double down on border security and domestic safety. Add Linda McMahon at Education to combat woke indoctrination and Sean Duffy at Transportation to tackle infrastructure with efficiency, and you’ve got a cabinet lineup that feels like a direct counterpunch to Biden’s years of aimless governance.
January 20th promises to be one for the history books, with Trump taking the reins, Biden grinning through it all, and the left sputtering into the abyss. Buckle up, America—round two is about to begin, and it’s looking better than ever.
