During his second inauguration, Donald Trump reportedly made a sharp remark to Joe Biden. As the two exchanged brief pleasantries, Trump responded to Biden’s “Welcome home” with a comment about the cold, saying, “Shut up, Biden,” followed by a joke about the temperature being colder than when they ski. Biden’s response was simply, “It’s hello,” signaling his intent to head inside.
Trump’s return to office has already stirred controversy, with his administration quickly undoing several of Biden’s key policies. These include rejoining oil drilling in the Arctic, leaving the Paris Climate Agreement, and reasserting the policy that the U.S. recognizes only two genders.
In his inaugural speech, Trump declared the policy change official, asserting that the U.S. government would recognize only male and female genders. He also issued pardons for over 1,500 individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol riot.
As Trump took office, he discovered a farewell letter from Biden in the Oval Office, but only after a journalist prompted him to check for it.
