Donald Trump Says He Won’t Attend Joe Biden’s Inaugural; Calls Grow For Him To Resign Or Be Removed From Office

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Donald Trump said that he won’t attend Joe Biden’s inauguration on January 20, a break from history that has traditionally been a symbol of the peaceful transfer of power.His announcement comes amid growing calls for his to resign or be removed from office, after Democrats and a number of Republicans believe he bears blame for the siege on the Capitol on Wednesday.“To all of those who have asked, I will not be going to the Inauguration on January 20th,” Trump tweeted on Friday.To all of those who have asked, I will not be going to the Inauguration on January 20th.— Donald J.

Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 8, 2021Trump will be the first president not to attend his successor’s inauguration since Andrew Johnson in 1869.