White House Reveals Biden Will Attend Trump’s Inauguration in January

The White House has confirmed that President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will attend President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20.

Before the election, Biden stated his commitment to attend regardless of the outcome. On Monday, White House spokesperson Andrew Bates, speaking aboard Air Force One, reiterated this stance, confirming the Bidens’ presence at the ceremony.

“The president promised that he would attend the inauguration of whomever won the election,” Bates said. “He and the first lady are going to honor that promise and attend the inauguration. 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.”

White House Chief of Staff Jeff Zients has reportedly held numerous discussions with Susie Wiles, who will soon step into the role of Chief of Staff at the White House.

Following her significant loss to Trump, Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Husband Doug Emhoff took a break in Hawaii. However, insiders suggest she may already be strategizing for a political comeback.

According to those familiar with Harris, her ambitions remain strong. “Of course, she’s going to try and run again,” a source told DailyMail.com, noting her determination to reenter the political arena, potentially as a Democratic presidential contender in 2028.

Polls show Harris as the leading candidate for the Democratic nomination, with 41% support among Democrats in a Puck News/Echelon Insights survey. However, 59% of Democrats expressed interest in exploring alternatives for party leadership.

By 2028, Harris will be 63—still a viable age for a political resurgence, especially if Trump’s second term faces challenges, DailyMail.com noted. However, strategists believe significant adjustments are necessary to improve her standing, particularly regarding her communication skills.

“Even when she’s talking forever, she’s not really saying much at all,” one strategist commented.

Another Democratic strategist highlighted Harris’s rapid rise in politics, attributing some of her struggles to her meteoric trajectory.

“This is someone who had a meteoric rise; her Achilles heel has been not having her own political identity. It created this blanket of caution that really f***d her up,” the strategist told DailyMail.com.

“Kamala can run again and hopefully will improve as a messenger, but I think the concerns about her ability to convey a coherent message still remain,” another strategist added.

Meanwhile, speculation about the 2028 presidential race is already brewing, given Trump’s constitutional ineligibility for a third term.

Vice President-elect JD Vance is widely viewed as the frontrunner to become the 48th president, with a 25% chance (+300 odds), according to SportsBettingDime.

As vice president, Vance would be next in line to assume office if Trump were unable or unwilling to serve. Historically, only five vice presidents have successfully transitioned to the presidency since 1933, as noted by the New York Post.

Vance, at age 40, leads the betting odds, followed by figures such as former First Lady Michelle Obama (+500), California Governor Gavin Newsom (+550), Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (+800), former Democratic congresswoman turned Republican Tulsi Gabbard (+1000), and media personality Tucker Carlson (+1400).

Kamala Harris (+2500) shares odds with Oprah Winfrey and outpaces Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro (+3300), who was passed over as Harris’s running mate despite suggestions that he could have strengthened the Democratic ticket in key battleground states.

Other notable contenders include Hillary Clinton (+1400), Nikki Haley (+2500), Donald Trump Jr. (+4000), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (+5000), and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson (+6600).

Elon Musk appears on the list (+5000) despite being ineligible for the presidency due to his South African birthplace. He shares odds with figures like Ivanka Trump (+5000), Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer (+5000), and former Rep. Liz Cheney (+6600).

Many individuals on the list have been subjects of presidential speculation before. Michelle Obama, a longtime favorite on the left, remains one of the most popular figures in the Democratic Party.

California Governor Gavin Newsom has also been floated as a potential leader, though he has stayed loyal to Biden amid concerns about the president’s age and mental fitness. Newsom, term-limited in 2026, will be unable to run for reelection in California.

Similarly, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is also term-limited in 2026. However, unlike Newsom, DeSantis chose to challenge his party’s leader for the presidency, though his bid was ultimately unsuccessful.