Biden say's he's "not afraid" to take oath of office outside despite security concerns

[Donkees]

From CNN's Sarah Mucha and Paul LeBlanc

"No, I'm not afraid of taking the oath outside," he said, adding that it's "critically important' that there be a "real, serious focus" on holding those folks "who engaged in sedition and threatened people's lives" accountable.

Asked by the pooler if he fears impeachment could delay consideration of the stimulus bill, Biden said he’s talking to senators about whether they could still consider his Cabinet nominees and stimulus proposals, per the pooler.

He said he has not heard back from the parliamentarian yet.

Some background: Washington, DC, Mayor Muriel Bowser on Sunday sent a letter to President Trump asking for an emergency declaration in order to get additional funding for Biden's inauguration as safety concerns mount following the US Capitol breach.

Bowser's letter reflects the widespread safety concerns felt in the nation's capital and across the country in the wake of the violence at the US Capitol complex that left five dead, including an officer with the US Capitol Police.

Experts now warn that the calls for violence have only intensified ahead of Inauguration Day, when Biden will be sworn in as commander in chief

https://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/trump-impeachment-news-01-11-21/index.html

[exboyfil]

1. He has to do it

He must project strength. I wish VP Harris wasn't there or at least Leahy is in place as Pro Tem. I do not trust the GOP at all.

[Ferrets are Cool]

2. As long as it's the most guarded and secure inauguration EVA

I'm all for it.

[catrose]

3. That's great, sir. Now get in the safe room, and we'll put a Rose Garden background behind you.

[Mariana]

4. They put President Obama behind bulletproof glass, as I recall. nt.