Published 10:59 IST, January 19th 2021

Donald Trump to hold early sendoff at military base hours before Biden takes oath

Donald Trump is planning an early morning sendoff event for himself at a military airfield in Maryland on January 20, just hours before Biden's inauguration.

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outgoing US President Donald Trump is planning an early morning sendoff event for himself at a military airfield in Maryland on January 20, just hours before inauguration ceremony for his successor, 46th US President-elect Joe Biden will be held at Capitol in Washington DC. As per reports, for Trump’s departure ceremony, he wants an ostentatious military parade along with an official armed forces farewell as commander-in-chief with a crowd of supporters including current and former officials of his administration. last presidential ceremony for 45th US President will take place reportedly at Joint Base Andrews.

Furr, invitations have already been issued from White House for an event taking place at military base in Maryland which is also used by Air Force One at 6:30 PM (IST) on Wednesday. This is four hours before Biden is scheduled to take an oath and acquire White House. However, as per reports, or details of Trump’s sendoff are unclear but it is stated that attendees will have to make a pre-dawn start. Reportedly, y have been told to arrive by 5:45 PM (IST) which is 7:15 AM according to local time zone when temperatures are forecast to be below freezing point. 

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Trump to fly to his Mar-a-Lago resort

Weeks after stunning US Capitol attack led by supporters of Trump and having his Twitter account permanently suspended, outgoing President is also facing a historic second impeachment trial in Senate. Trump, who has often anunced his whereabouts on social media, has been unable to same with limited access to all platforms following US Capitol siege. 

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However, media reports stated that in last few hours as US President, Trump will fly to his private Mar-a-Lago resort and residence in Palm Beach, Florida aboard Air Force One jumbo jet, for last time in a presidential capacity. This implies that both Trump and his wife Melania Trump will be 1,000 miles away from White House and Capitol when Biden will be taking over. After which Air Force One will be at disposal of Biden.

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10:59 IST, January 19th 2021