New York Times reporters provided live coverage of Inauguration Day, as former President Donald J. Trump departed the White House and President Joseph R. Biden was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States.
New York Times reporters provided live coverage of Inauguration Day, as former President Donald J. Trump departed the White House and President Joseph R. Biden was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States.
Full Analysis of the 2021 Inauguration of President Joe Biden
Jan 20, 2021
Full Analysis of the 2021 Inauguration of President Joe Biden
New York Times reporters provided live coverage of Inauguration Day, as former President Donald J. Trump departed the White House and President Joseph R. Biden was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States.
Nicholas Fandos
Congressional Correspondent
And just like that, I believe we now call this the Biden White House.
Carl Hulse
Chief Washington correspondent
Ruffles and Flourishes for President Bident at the White House door.  A moment many many people in politics thought would never come.
Annie Karni
White House Correspondent
We’ve seen Biden in a mask longer today than we saw Trump in a mask over the past ten months.
Matt Flegenheimer
National Politics Reporter
The flags flap. The president waves. Much about today cannot be as Joe Biden imagined it, but “Hail to the Chief” is playing for him and that’s no small thing.
Katie Rogers
White House Correspondent
What must they do in those first few minutes in private? Is the White House a shoes-off residence?
Nicholas Fandos
Congressional Correspondent
Yes, Matt, and there are many hard days ahead. But I imagine he will savor this one.
Sheryl Gay Stolberg
Congressional Correspondent
A day filled with pageantry and majesty. Different from past inaugurals, yes. But just as solemn and celebratory. And they pulled it off safely.
Nicholas Fandos
Congressional Correspondent
Well, eight hours after we began this chat, we are getting ready to wind down for the day. Any final thoughts, colleagues?
Lisa Lerer
Host, On Politics Newsletter
The program now moves to a virtual parade, a pandemic-era replacement for the traditional parade through Washington
Lisa Lerer
Host, On Politics Newsletter
Again Nick, I’m struck by how calm everything remained, though that may have a lot to do with what has become Fortress Washington. Still, what a wonderful relief after so many stressful days! Also, how big a change in era we just witnessed.
Alan Rappeport
Economic Policy Reporter
Sorry not to be seeing you all at the Inaugural parties tonight, but this was fun. Thanks everyone for joining.
Katie Rogers
White House Correspondent
Bye!
Lisa Lerer
Host, On Politics Newsletter
Thanks for following along with us, everyone! Enjoy the parade.
Nicholas Fandos
Congressional Correspondent
Thank you everyone for joining us today. We may be done, but Biden’s day goes on.
Sheryl Gay Stolberg
Congressional Correspondent
Thanks everyone, for following along on this historic day. Honored to be a part of our coverage.
Nicholas Fandos
Congressional Correspondent
President Biden is expected to sign a series of executive orders and other executive actions just after 5 p.m. beginning to immediately reverse some of his predecessor’s policies and put in place his own.
Here’s a rundown from our colleague, Mike Shear:On Day 1, President Biden Moves to Undo Trump’s Legacy5:00 AM
On Day 1, President Biden Moves to Undo Trump’s Legacy
Jen Psaki, the new White House press secretary, will then give an inaugural press briefing at 7 p.m., reinstating a tradition that had largely gone dormant during the latter half of Trump’s term.
And when night falls in Washington, it’s time to celebrate — or something like that. The Bidens will attend a star-studded and mostly virtual inaugural program that will replace the usual balls and parties in the capital because of the raging pandemic. Biden and Harris are expected to speak.
The Times will cover it all here, in our live inauguration briefing:Inauguration Live Updates: President Biden Arrives at the White House4:51 AM
Inauguration Live Updates: President Biden Arrives at the White House
Matt Flegenheimer
National Politics Reporter
Thanks for staying with us, all. Happy Inauguration Day.
Nicholas Fandos
Congressional Correspondent
While we’re wrapping up our Live Chat, you can keep up with everything that is still happening today with our colleagues over atour Live Briefing.
Nicholas Fandos
Congressional Correspondent
And of course, to read about today’s events, please check out the story by our early morning host and chatter, Peter Baker.Biden Inaugurated as the 46th President Amid a Cascade of Crises11:49 AM
Biden Inaugurated as the 46th President Amid a Cascade of Crises
Katie Glueck
National Politics Reporter
Thank you for reading! Great to join you all on an Inauguration Day like no other.