On Wednesday, Biden and Kamala Harris were sworn in as the 46th president and the 49th vice president of the US. The theme of this historical day was “America United,” but the coronavirus pandemic and the fears of possible terrorist outbursts following recent riots at the US Capitol altered the ceremony.
Unlike Trump, Biden hoped his live audience would be the smallest, as people would tune in from the safety of their homes. And as for Trump himself, who hit the lowest low of support in his first and final term of the presidency, he was absent altogether. Check out people’s reactions to Trump's last days in the White House in our previous post right here.
But with Lady Gaga and Jennifer Lopez leading the concert in Washington, and Bernie Sanders, who looked like he “clearly left the car running for this one,” winning the inauguration, people online had plenty of things to reflect on on this big day which brought many of us some long-awaited peace. Let’s see what their reactions were in our hand-picked selection below.
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AND I will not share my Happy Meal with you, because I am not happy at all.
President Biden’s inauguration looked very different from past ceremonies. The first difference was the absence of the outgoing Trump, which made it the first time this happened in more than a century and a half. But Biden seemed to be in accordance with Trump’s decision to skip the ceremony for his one-way ticket to his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida. Biden said it’s "one of the few things he and I have ever agreed on."
Then, following the Capitol riots, the event was run with heightened security measures and Covid-19 precautions. There were no crowds like we saw in the pre-coronavirus world, like Obama’s inauguration, which drew in more than 310,000 people.
Yet, the air was filled with heightened spirits and hope as Biden called for unity and pledged to be a “president for all Americans”—meaning those who didn’t support his campaign, too.
Wasn’t she stunning? Amazing performance, and she overcame a speech impediment. Just like Joe,
My grandma’s face when I explained we do speak Spanish in America. She, like most Trump supporters, didn’t realize Puerto Ricans are American citizens and they predominantly speak Spanish.
Some of the most notable moments of the event included a poetry reading by Amanda Gorman, who's the nation’s first-ever youth poet laureate. Amanda urged people to unify, but said that the purpose of her poetry was not to highlight hope, but to show that words have power, which seemed to be forgotten under Trump’s administration.
She said: "We’ve seen over the past few years the way in which the power of words has been violated and misappropriated. And what I wanted to do was kind of reclaim poetry as that site in which we can re-purify, re-sanctify, not only the Capitol building that we saw violated, but the power of words and invest that in kind of the highest office of the land.”
I would now happily visit the states again, whilst the cheese puff was in charge I wouldn’t come within a hundred miles of them. Just goes to show how one man can make a big difference
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I cannot express how relieved I am that Trump is ( finally) out of office
From Germany: On Election-Day, I watched News at Munich Subway when there was Breaking News: Biden is elected President of the USA! And everybody at this train Hoorayed and some were crying for Joy. You know you´re doing your job wrong if the Whole World partying for you losing it. Bye bye Donnie.
Yes, just to hear a President give a speech coherently without screaming abuse. What a relief.
Oh my Gosh I have been thinking the same thing! A huge weight has been lifted. The embarrassment, humiliation, shame ........gone.
The last 4 years my biggest fear about Trump has been that he would start WW3 by accident. I guess he hasn't done that so good for him.
On behalf of most Americans, we like for the rest of the world to ignore the last 4 years. We were sleepwalking and got angry when someone tried to wake us up. It was all a terrible nightmare and we're sorry for accidently punching you when you told us to wake up.
It feels like a big giant t*rd has just been flushed down the toilet.
Today is my birthday, and yesterday was all the birthday gifts I needed.
So remember in the movie "Independence Day" where the aliens blew up tons of stuff, and the president comes on and gives a slightly cliche slightly cringy speech, and it just made your heart feel lighter? That's what I felt listening to Biden's speech. Just...so much weight lifted off.
My husband shook during the ceremony, then said, "I can take a (bowel movement) again! My soul is no longer constipated!"..... And taht's when I took away the TV remote and the caffeinated beverages.
Rebuilding, unifying, and healing were among the most prominent topics of Biden’s inauguration. Biden reiterated his call for unity on Wednesday evening with a primetime inauguration special “Celebrating America.”
In a speech, Biden addressed the American people. “It is humbling to stand here in this place in front of these sacred words. Humbling out of respect to President Lincoln and the office we now share and humbling because of you, the American people," Biden said. "As I said earlier today, we have learned again that democracy is precious and because of you, democracy has prevailed."
I thought they should have left him behind to be raised by the Bidens.
Baron jokes are not fun to laugh at... he might be tall as a redwood, but he's still a kid
She's really happy to be done with everything... $100 says she goes back to live in New York
Lady Gaga told her designer, :I want to wear a business suit and a tutu." Fashion designer like, "I got you."
Yeah, we get it. This was the day that the trash got carried out and the White House got a thorough cleaning.
Trump, you won the "longest toddler tantrum of the decade" award.
More like: Presidential advice: Do not try to adjust the TV, it is not broken. The TV has one program only. FOX News. For the execution of your presidential duties, I warmly suggest you use Twitter extensively and conduct all field work at a golf course.
The mockingjay became a symbol of freedom in the books so it is very fitting!
@Truth Monster why you such a troll and I thought with all those downvotes you would catch on nobody wanted to hear you.
I just realized something. Donald Trump was still president when Kamala Harris was sworn in as VP. Therefore for about 60 seconds she was Donald Trumps VP. 😳
What is wrong with this post????? Why is there so much negativity?? This has to be the most downvotes on comments I've ever seen!!! Wow you guys. We should be celebrating! Trump is out of office and there are people calling each other n-words. What is wrong with us? BP is better than this. The main reason that I love bp is the community! I don't love the community right now. We're better than this bp.
I am so relieved that after four long years, we are finally seeing the back of Trump
Serious request to other Pandas - please report people who use the n word in a pejorative manor. It is deeply upsetting and offensive (which is why they use it). I've asked BP to censor/bl**p the word. Can others please do the same?
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Barron was nowhere to be seen when the Trumps left the White House . The interweb assumes they must have left /forgotten him there .
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Guys. Now that Trump is gone can we have our own opinions about him without being hated on or being called racist and whatnot without being downvoted and hated on??? Please. If we only put our different political views aside I believe that BP would be less toxic to people with conflicting views. We are humans. And humans have feelings. I feel and know we should respect each other no matter what political views we hold or no matter which side we’re on whether we are Democrat or Republican or libertarian. Please BP community. Let’s get along.
Hey Epic, your tone and communication is respectful and that's all the community pulls for. I have seen hateful posts on all sides that get downvoted. Open respectful conversation is always welcome.
Load More Replies... I am a Trump supporter. I always will be. Yes. I know I already said this in a different post but I’ll say it again. Biden is president now. There is nothing I can do about that. That said, I wish Biden and Harris luck during their presidency and they’ll be in my prayers. I am curious as to what they have for our country.
I get how people can get behind certain policies, but that's not really the president, that's the whole GOP working. So I would understand if someone says they are republican. But how can you support someone that is acting the way Trump did. From grabbing pussies to childlike tantrums to starting wars inside and outside the US? I'm no fan of Biden or Harris for that matter. In any other election with an adult running against them, I don't think they would've won. But supporting Trump? How?
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Quick question guys. How does the left like you guys view Mike Pence??? Is he a hero who got tired of Trumps “crap” and betrayed him for the better or do you guys still hate him???? Legit question I’m not trying to start an argument I’m just curious.
I still don’t like him. He was complicit and silent for four years while Trump attempted to destroy everything this nation was founded on. It took an attempted coup for him to distance himself from Trump, and even then he wouldn’t go as far as trying to remove him from office. I basically think Pence was trying to save his career by finally standing up to Trump. If Trump wasn’t so wildly unpopular now, Pence would still be his little buddy. Don’t get me wrong, I am glad he finally grew a pair, but it was much too little, much too late.
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Could the eleven year old child pretending to be a bored panda staff member please stop? Not only do you not understand the hate behind the words you use, but you’re also making a fool of yourself.
Democrat policies are bad for working class people. No, most Republicans are not racist just like most democrats are not Marxists and criminals. Although blm founder is proud marxist
Why are you angry? He lost. Get over it. We had too
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i have one question for yall: what the heck did trump do to all of yall hmm? Give me one good example to change my mind that he was a better president than biden or hillary
I mean yes he wasnt the best president but he sure as hell was better than them
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I feel like I can afford switching off politics, now that adults are back in da house :)
No. You can't. Switching off is what caused all of this in the first place. We need "Constant Vigilance"!
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ah, I can smell it. The sweet, sweet smell of pissy t***pie republicans calling everyone else pansies for this <3 wish I could get it in a candle
I just realized something. Donald Trump was still president when Kamala Harris was sworn in as VP. Therefore for about 60 seconds she was Donald Trumps VP. 😳
What is wrong with this post????? Why is there so much negativity?? This has to be the most downvotes on comments I've ever seen!!! Wow you guys. We should be celebrating! Trump is out of office and there are people calling each other n-words. What is wrong with us? BP is better than this. The main reason that I love bp is the community! I don't love the community right now. We're better than this bp.
I am so relieved that after four long years, we are finally seeing the back of Trump
Serious request to other Pandas - please report people who use the n word in a pejorative manor. It is deeply upsetting and offensive (which is why they use it). I've asked BP to censor/bl**p the word. Can others please do the same?
Load More Replies... Barron was nowhere to be seen when the Trumps left the White House . The interweb assumes they must have left /forgotten him there .
Load More Replies... Guys. Now that Trump is gone can we have our own opinions about him without being hated on or being called racist and whatnot without being downvoted and hated on??? Please. If we only put our different political views aside I believe that BP would be less toxic to people with conflicting views. We are humans. And humans have feelings. I feel and know we should respect each other no matter what political views we hold or no matter which side we’re on whether we are Democrat or Republican or libertarian. Please BP community. Let’s get along.
Hey Epic, your tone and communication is respectful and that's all the community pulls for. I have seen hateful posts on all sides that get downvoted. Open respectful conversation is always welcome.
Load More Replies... I am a Trump supporter. I always will be. Yes. I know I already said this in a different post but I’ll say it again. Biden is president now. There is nothing I can do about that. That said, I wish Biden and Harris luck during their presidency and they’ll be in my prayers. I am curious as to what they have for our country.
I get how people can get behind certain policies, but that's not really the president, that's the whole GOP working. So I would understand if someone says they are republican. But how can you support someone that is acting the way Trump did. From grabbing pussies to childlike tantrums to starting wars inside and outside the US? I'm no fan of Biden or Harris for that matter. In any other election with an adult running against them, I don't think they would've won. But supporting Trump? How?
Load More Replies... Quick question guys. How does the left like you guys view Mike Pence??? Is he a hero who got tired of Trumps “crap” and betrayed him for the better or do you guys still hate him???? Legit question I’m not trying to start an argument I’m just curious.
I still don’t like him. He was complicit and silent for four years while Trump attempted to destroy everything this nation was founded on. It took an attempted coup for him to distance himself from Trump, and even then he wouldn’t go as far as trying to remove him from office. I basically think Pence was trying to save his career by finally standing up to Trump. If Trump wasn’t so wildly unpopular now, Pence would still be his little buddy. Don’t get me wrong, I am glad he finally grew a pair, but it was much too little, much too late.
Load More Replies... Could the eleven year old child pretending to be a bored panda staff member please stop? Not only do you not understand the hate behind the words you use, but you’re also making a fool of yourself.
Democrat policies are bad for working class people. No, most Republicans are not racist just like most democrats are not Marxists and criminals. Although blm founder is proud marxist
Why are you angry? He lost. Get over it. We had too
Load More Replies... i have one question for yall: what the heck did trump do to all of yall hmm? Give me one good example to change my mind that he was a better president than biden or hillary
I mean yes he wasnt the best president but he sure as hell was better than them
Load More Replies... I feel like I can afford switching off politics, now that adults are back in da house :)
No. You can't. Switching off is what caused all of this in the first place. We need "Constant Vigilance"!
Load More Replies... ah, I can smell it. The sweet, sweet smell of pissy t***pie republicans calling everyone else pansies for this <3 wish I could get it in a candle
