Several large moving trucks were spotted at the Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida, where President Trump is due to move ahead of President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration on Wednesday.
At least two trucks were parked outside the resort and workers were seen moving boxes inside, WPTV in Palm Beach reported. A nearby security presence included helicopters flying overhead and patrol boats.
Local authorities announced the closure of roads for several days this week. A letter to local residents said the closure was necessary for “security reasons”, according to the report.
Trump is expected to leave the White House on the opening morning for the flight to Mar-a-Lago, Fox News correspondent John Roberts said. Trump is expected to live mainly in Mar-a-Lago after leaving office.
Trump plans to make an early departure and be on ground in Palm Beach before Biden takes office so he can make a final flight on Air Force One, sources told Fox News. If the flight landed after Biden’s inauguration, the designation of the plane would become “Special Air Mission 29000”.
The president will hold a farewell event at Andrews Joint Base before the inauguration. He must make comments to the military and base personnel before leaving for Florida.
Several advisers to Trump’s White House are expected to continue working for him in Mar-a-Lago.
Trump has already indicated that he will not attend Biden’s inauguration, breaking an old precedent in which presidents are available to transfer power to his successor. Vice President Mike Pence will be present.
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Trump’s presidency will end in a climate of uncertainty after House lawmakers impeached him for his role in the January 6 riot on Capitol Hill. Trump is the only president in history who has been impeached twice.
The Senate will not call an impeachment trial before Biden takes office.