Biden’s Inaugural Lunch Called Off Due to Concern Over Virus
- Congressional committee planning ceremonies canceled event
- Spokeswoman for committee cites ‘health and safety’ reasons
President-elect Joe Biden speaks in Wilmington, Delaware, on Dec. 28.
Photographer: Mark Makela/Getty Images
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The congressional committee planning Joe Biden’s swearing-in ceremonies canceled the traditional inaugural luncheon to honor the new president and vice president, saying a modified event is no longer possible due to the coronavirus.
The Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies had been planning a ceremony that would keep the time-honored custom alive while instituting new health and safety protocols. But the committee announced Tuesday that it had decided to cancel the event after consulting with Biden’s inaugural planners.