Dressed in a Ralph Lauren coat, gloves and pumps in a vibrant shade of bipartisan violet — blending the blue linked with the Democratic party and the red associated with Republicans — Dr. Biden joined her husband, President Joe Biden, at Monday’s swearing-in, in keeping with political tradition.

Before Donald and Melania Trump sent their predecessors off in a farewell ceremony, the Bidens gave a warm goodbye to Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff

Melania Trump on Monday arrived at the White House with husband Donald Trump as outgoing President Joe Biden welcomed them along with his spouse Jill Biden.

Melania Trump and Jill Biden both wore outfits by American designers to Donald Trump's inauguration.

Outgoing President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden welcomed President-elect Donald Trump and incoming first lady Melania Trump to the White House for tea before the inauguration on Monday, Jan. 20

Former President Joe Biden and former Vice President Kamala Harris made final goodbyes to President Donald Trump and Vice President Vance after the inauguration ceremony. Biden and former first lady Jill Biden then boarded a helicopter to Joint Base Andrews.

President-elect Donald Trump and Melania Trump are greeted by President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden, upon their arrival at the White House, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Inauguration Jan. 20, President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcomed Donald Trump and Melania Trump to the White House.

In his head-snapping final hours, Biden hewed to tradition and ceremony while issuing dire warnings about his successor’s tactics

President Joe Biden preemptively pardoned several people he said could be unfairly prosecuted during the Trump administration.

Nancy Pelosi was a crucial, behind-the-scenes voice last summer urging Joe Biden to drop out of the race against Donald Trump.