Joe Biden Inauguration – President’s grandson Beau steals show as UK PM Boris Johnson hails ‘fantastic’ new POTUS
JOE Biden vowed to be "a President for all Americans" as he was sworn in as the 46th US President of the United States.
He is now experiencing his first full day as POTUS following a day and evening packed with ceremonial events.
In a powerful inauguration address at the Capitol yesterday. Biden declared that "democracy has prevailed" but warned that "disagreement must not become disunity" and vowed to unite a divided America.
But it was his eight-month-old grandson Beau who really stole the show as he was filmed dancing to Lovely Day while held in the President's arms inside the White House.
Meanwhile UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson hailed Biden's presidency as a “fantastic thing for America" as he tried to cement close early ties with the new White House regime.
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WHO WOULD GET A £1,400 COVID CHECK UNDER BIDEN?
Here's who would get a $1,400 check under
Under the last two coronavirus stimulus plans, adults were given a check – with a bonus for up to three dependent children.
Adult dependents – like those in college, and some with disabilities – were not eligible for checks, however.
That would change with the new package, giving all adult dependents the check, according to .
Under the proposal, dependents would receive the same amount as adult individuals – $1,400.
There's also income limits for who would be eligible.
HOW DOES A COVID-FRIENDLY INAUGURATION WORK?
This presidential inauguration will be very different to previous swearing in ceremonies - due to a number of reasons.
Here’s what you can expect:
- Smaller crowd
- Socially-distanced seating
- More security
- Extra fencing