Senator Reveals Trump and Biden’s Private Conversation

Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) offered a rare glimpse into the private moments shared between outgoing President Joe Biden and incoming President Donald Trump during their limousine ride to the U.S. Capitol for Monday’s inauguration ceremony.

Klobuchar, who served as chair of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, had a unique responsibility that placed her in the historical vehicle. As committee chair, she was tasked with overseeing all aspects of the inauguration, including the traditional motorcade from the White House to the Capitol.

In an interview with ABC News’ David Muir, she shared details of their conversation. “I’m not going to reveal every detail except to say maybe we did discuss football just a little bit and some of the games yesterday,” Klobuchar said. “We also talked to the now-president’s upcoming trip to Los Angeles, and I talked to him privately about that with the Olympics coming, and how important that is, and of course, mentioned the firefighters in my speech.”

The ride marked a significant departure from Biden’s own inauguration day in January 2021, when Trump chose not to attend Biden’s ceremony. This time, Biden and First Lady Jill Biden welcomed Trump and incoming First Lady Melania Trump at the White House for a tea reception before the group departed for the inauguration.

Klobuchar noted that despite their past differences, the two men had recently collaborated through their staff to broker a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. She described Biden as “gracious” throughout the proceedings. The senator’s presence in the limousine was part of her broader role in organizing the day’s events, which included delivering the opening remarks at the ceremony.

“There’s going to be a lot of disagreements going forward but there has to be a way where we can cross the river of our divides and find some common ground when we can,” Klobuchar said in her ABC News interview.

As chair of the bipartisan inauguration committee, Klobuchar emphasized the theme of “enduring democracy” in her remarks.  She acknowledged how Democracy’s strength was demonstrated by the attendance of numerous former presidents and vice presidents at the inauguration ceremonies. She also talked about security improvements made at the Capitol since January 6, 2021.

Trump’s immediate schedule following the inauguration includes a planned visit to Los Angeles to assess the damage from recent wildfires that have claimed at least 27 lives and destroyed thousands of homes.

President Donald Trump’s second inauguration ceremony made history as the first indoor swearing-in in four decades, bringing together an unprecedented mix of tech titans, global leaders, and entertainment figures at the Capitol on January 20, 2025.

The frigid temperatures that forced the ceremony indoors did little to deter attendance from both domestic and international power players. Tech industry leaders formed a notable contingent, with Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Sundar Pichai, and Sam Altman present for the historic event.

In a departure from traditional inaugurations, the ceremony featured a significant international presence, primarily consisting of conservative and right-wing leaders. Notable foreign attendees included Argentine President Javier Milei, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and Chinese Vice President Han Zheng, though Chinese President Xi Jinping declined the invitation.

The entertainment lineup showcased a diverse array of performers. Country music star Carrie Underwood delivered “America the Beautiful” alongside the Armed Forces Chorus and the United States Naval Academy Glee Club. Opera singer Christopher Macchio performed “O America!” and the national anthem, while Lee Greenwood sang his signature “God Bless the USA” accompanied by the US Marine Corps band.

The inaugural events drew an eclectic mix of celebrities, including UFC president Dana White, YouTubers Logan and Jake Paul, and Caitlyn Jenner. The Village People, despite facing public backlash, performed at one of the inaugural balls, joined by other artists such as Rascal Flatts, Jason Aldean, and Gavin DeGraw.

Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. administered the oath of office to Trump, while Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh swore in Vice President JD Vance. All nine Supreme Court justices attended the ceremony, along with former presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama. Former Vice Presidents Mike Pence and Dan Quayle were also present, though former First Lady Michelle Obama was notably absent.

During his inaugural address, Trump outlined his vision for what he termed a “golden age” for the country, announcing plans to quickly implement executive orders focusing on deportations, energy, and tariffs. His criticism of the outgoing Biden administration’s policies on crime, immigration, and disaster response drew visible reactions from Biden and other Democrats in attendance.

The atmosphere reflected the nation’s political divisions, with Trump’s supporters viewing the event as a pivotal moment in American history, while opposition figures expressed concern about his second-term agenda.

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