Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. swore with the hand on the Bible the most important political office of the most powerful country in the world in front of the Capitol, seat of the Legislative Power, in Washington DC. In accordance with Article II, Section 1 of the US Constitution he spoke the words: «I solemnly swear that I will faithfully exercise the office of President of the United States, and to the limit of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.» Biden will be president for the period 2021-2025, as head of state, supreme commander of the United States Armed Forces and head of the United States Government. The event was attended by former Presidents Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, George Bush; his wives. Lady Gaga sang the US National Anthem at the ceremony. With the arrival of Joe Biden to power, Kamala Harris also becomes the vice president of the United States. She was sworn in for her moments before the new president. Mike Pence, vice president of the Donald Trump administration, attended the handover. However, outgoing President Donald Trump was not in the transfer of power, given the accusations against the electoral process.
