Donald Trump wishes success to the Biden administration on his last day in office

The outgoing US President Donald Trump, for the first time, spoke in favour of the incoming administration and wished them success in an attempt to end his presidency on a positive note.

The outgoing-President gave his farewell address as the President of the US on a pre-recorded video, which would be released later in the day according to the White House. 

“This week, we inaugurate a new administration and pray for its success in keeping America safe and prosperous. We extend our best wishes, and we also want them to have luck — a very important word,” Trump said on the eve of his departure from the White House for his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.

In a change of tone, Trump asked all Americans to “pray” for the success of the incoming administration. Although, the outgoing President has still not congratulated President-elect Joe Biden and is yet to follow-up on the tradition of sharing a cup of tea in the Oval Office.

In one of his last acts before he flies out of the Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday morning, Trump is expected to issue scores of pardons, with speculation rife over who might make the list.

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Tears rolled down Biden’s cheeks at a farewell ceremony in his hometown of Wilmington, Delaware, where he paid tribute to his late son and rising politician Beau, before catching a plane to the capital.

Biden, at the farewell ceremony, paid his tribute to his deceased son, Beau Biden, who was an aspiring politician. He said, “I only have one regret, that he’s not here, because we should be introducing him as president.”

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Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the US Presidential inauguration ceremony this year will be a closed event. However, over 2,00,000 American flags have been placed on the fields to represent the Americans who normally occupy the area. Moreover, 56 pillars of light have been installed which shall represent the states and territories of the country. 

Democrat leader Chuck Schumer and his Republican counterpart Mitch McConnell have been invited by the incoming President at the church service before the inauguration ceremony.