Earlier this morning, Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th president of the U.S., and Kamala Harris became the first female vice president.
Usually, crowds of people flock to the National Mall to witness the transition of power. But this year, things were different, as a result of the pandemic and heightened security measures.
Our representatives took to Twitter to share their thoughts on the day. Here’s what they’re saying.
A little under a year ago, I traveled to the frozen fields of Iowa to stump for the candidate I knew would bring people together and change our nation for the better.
— Colin Allred (@ColinAllredTX) January 20, 2021
Today I'm honored to attend @JoeBiden's inauguration and to begin the work of uniting and building back better. pic.twitter.com/rAGFyeme67
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are now the President and Vice President of the United States! We made it. #InaugurationDay https://t.co/iS880AeaNP
— Rep. Marc Veasey (@RepVeasey) January 20, 2021
Today the nation heard a message of decency, dignity, unity, and readiness to face historic challenges.
— John Turner (@TurnerForTX) January 20, 2021
Congratulations, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.
May God grant you wisdom and courage in leading our country. pic.twitter.com/mkJcev1QD9
It's a new day indeed, Mr. President. https://t.co/lKLeVi0XEq
— Nathan Johnson (@NathanForTexas) January 20, 2021
.@ladygaga singing the national anthem at the Biden Inauguration. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/YxrZAbtpdr
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) January 20, 2021
.@jlo singing at the Biden Inauguration. Beautiful. 🇺🇸🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/Z3BPpL4fx1
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) January 20, 2021
Biden takes the oath.
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) January 20, 2021
May God bless the United States of America. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/bgv8ncHcHn
.@garthbrooks singing Amazing Grace at the Biden Inauguration.
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) January 20, 2021
May God bless the United States of America. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/QK3nbLNj1Q
