US President Donald Trump said on Friday he would not attend the inauguration of his successor, Democratic President-elect Joe Biden, on January 20th, hours after promising a peaceful transition of power.
There have been discussions at the White House about Mr Trump leaving Washington on January 19th, a source familiar with the matter said. He is expected to travel to his Florida resort, the source said.
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“To all of those who have asked, I will not be going to the Inauguration on January 20th,” Mr Trump wrote on Twitter.
