The end of the term, marking, of the 45th President of the United States is very near.
This Tuesday evening, US President Donald Trump, who left the White House, boasted of having "united" the world against China and "not having launched a new war during his tenure", during 'a farewell speech.
"We have revitalized our alliances and united the nations of the world to face China like never before," he said, according to excerpts from the speech, which will be broadcast in the evening according to the White House.
The Republican billionaire also congratulated himself on being “the very first president in decades not to have started a new war”.
A speech without forgetting to tackle Biden
He did not forget to prick his successor by inviting the Americans to “pray” for the success of the future Biden administration.
“This week, a new administration will be taken in and we pray that it will succeed in keeping America safe and prosperous,” said the outgoing president, who will now settle in Florida.
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Earlier in the evening, this end of mandate was marked by the statement of Mitch McConnell, the influential leader of the Republican senators.
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“The crowd was showered with lies.
She was urged (to act) by the president and other powerful people, ”he said during a speech in the Senate.
At the same time, and while Joe Biden has not yet taken the oath, the Grevin Museum has, this Tuesday evening, unbolted the statue of Trump.
Without waiting for the nomination of Joe #Biden, @Grevin_Paris debunked Donald Trump #AFP @AFPphoto pic.twitter.com/FGqc1KxHzi
- Jean-François Guyot (@JFGuyot) January 19, 2021