President Elect Declines Inauguration Invitation, Seeks to Unite the Nation

In a move that has surprised many, President-elect Joe Biden announced on Monday that he will not be attending the inauguration ceremony for his own presidency. While some have seen this as an indication of discord in the incoming administration, Biden’s team has released a statement saying that this decision is actually meant to send a message of unity and solidarity. The statement reads: “Joe Biden is committed to uniting our nation and bringing people together. He believes that by declining his invitation to attend the inauguration ceremony, he can send a powerful message about what kind of president he intends to be – one who seeks to bring all Americans together regardless of political affiliation or beliefs.” Biden’s decision has been met with both surprise and praise from many across the country. Some have expressed admiration for his willingness to put aside politics in order to promote national unity, while others have noted that it could be seen as an olive branch from Biden towards those who did not vote for him in November’s election. The announcement comes just days after Biden was declared the winner of the 2020 presidential election, and just weeks before he is set to take office on January 20th. While it remains unclear if any other members of his family or staff will attend the event, it appears likely that Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will be present at her own swearing-in ceremony on January 20th. Regardless of whether or not Biden attends his own inauguration ceremony, it is clear that he intends to make national unity one of his top priorities when he takes office next month. His decision today serves as a reminder that even during times of division and disagreement, we can still come together in pursuit of common goals – something which America desperately needs right now more than ever before.