‘Democracy has prevailed,’ Biden tells nation as Trump leaves office

‘The rise of political extremism, white supremacy, and domestic terrorism [is one] that we must confront and will defeat,’ said U.S. President Joe Biden in his first address.

One for the ages: U.S. President Joe Biden, right, is congratulated from afar by Vice-President Kamala Harris, left, at his inauguration ceremony, which featured a smaller crowd to comply with public health guidelines.Photograph courtesy of CPAC screengrab

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BY PALAK MANGAT

January 20, 2021

Turning the page on the Trump presidency, U.S. President Joe Biden used his first address as commander in chief to stress the transfer of power this time represents more than the departure of one candidate, and can be regarded as the triumph of democracy. “The will of the people has been heard an...

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