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

Joe Biden was photographed at Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony in Washington, D.C, on Monday. Carrying out the tradition, Biden and the outgoing first lady Jill Biden were at the event to pass the baton to Trump as he heads into his second term.

The low approval ratings of Joe Biden and Donald Trump at the end of their terms may not matter as recent history suggests the legacies of U.S. presidents improve as years go by. Newsweek has contacted the White House and the Trump transition team for comment via email.

President Joe Biden issued pardons to several close family members Monday in the final minutes of his presidency.

Minutes before leaving the White House, President Joe Biden pardoned his brother, James Biden and other relatives for unspecified crimes.