Joe Biden
After the inauguration, the stars congratulate
Joe Biden during his first speech as US President
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From Hailey Bieber to Pope Francis: Numerous personalities congratulated Joe Biden after his inauguration.
It's a happy day for many: On January 20th, Joe Biden, 78, "Promise me" and Kamala Harris, 56, were inducted into office as President and Vice President of the United States. Numerous personalities from show business and politics promptly congratulated. Here is a selection.
"Such an emotional day"
For model Hailey Bieber (24), Wednesday was "such an emotional day". She also described this on Instagram as a "hopeful day for America" and posted pictures of the ceremony. Actress Eva Longoria (45) could apparently only agree. She published a picture of herself with Biden and said: "Today we are making history! (…) Today is just the beginning."
Star entrepreneur Richard Branson (70) said meanwhile on Twitterfor wishing "the best of luck" to President Biden, Vice President Harris, their families and their teams "as these paths seek positive change in the White House." US success presenter Oprah Winfrey (66) posted a picture of Harris on Instagram and said: "I look at this extraordinary moment for women in the US and around the world in tears." Harris is the first ever Vice President of the United States.
The Pope also congratulates
Pope Francis (84) also congratulated Biden. In a letter of congratulations to the White House, the 84-year-old said, according to the news portal "Vatican News", that he asked for "wisdom and strength" for Biden. At the same time, he hoped that "the American people, under your leadership, may continue to draw strength from the lofty political, ethical and religious values" that have inspired the United States since its inception.
Also "Star Trek: Spaceship Voyager" star Jeri Ryan (52) apparently sent a quick prayer to heaven. However, she stated, "Thank you God. Thank you. God." She only posted the hashtag # 46. Joe Biden is the 46th President of the United States. The former First Lady Michelle Obama (57) wrote on Instagram that she felt "more than just relief" that "the past four years are behind us". You actually look to the future with hope. Her husband, ex-President Barack Obama (59), meant: "Congratulations to my friend, President Joe Biden! Now is your time!"
Meanwhile, other celebrities could not resist swipes or direct attacks on the former US President Donald Trump (74). Presenter and comedian Jimmy Kimmel (53) congratulated Harris and Biden and wrote: "We know you will do your best to make America right again." Apparently a reference to Trump's campaign slogan "Make America Great Again".
Hulk actor Mark Ruffalo (53) almost drove out of the skin. He declared, among other things, in the direction of Trump: "Finally he's gone." The nightmare has come to an end. Furthermore he posted a picture of Marvel villain Thanos and joked: "EXPRESS: President Trump has pardoned Thanos." In his final hours at the White House, Trump granted pardons or reductions in sentences to 143 people, including his former chief strategist Steve Bannon.