NEW: Democrats are conflicted about Joe Biden's inauguration. They want to showcase the peaceful transfer of power but are terrified for their own safety and for the incoming new leaders of the administration. by @TinaSfon ($) in @Politicsinsider businessinsider.com/biden-inaugura…
Dems also have no other choice than to put their faith in Trump's administration for the holding of a secure event. After all, his federal agencies are overseeing inauguration security and being looked to to come through in their final days to protect Biden and Congress.
Making matters even more complicated is the fact Trump has also said he will not attend Biden's inauguration. Twitter last week warned that the lame duck's absence could be interpreted by some supporters of the president as a sign it's "safe" to cause more trouble on Jan. 20.
"I would never ever suggest that it should be in any way delayed. It's a moment of many symbols, but it's a constitutional requirement that we do this," Rep. Madeleine Dean, a Pennsylvania Democrat, told @Politicsinsider on Tuesday.
"This is a moment. He's got to be sworn in," Dean. added. "I'm certain we'll meet that moment, but it … shouldn't look like inaugurations in the past. [It] puts too many people at risk."
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