Trump to depart White House hours before Biden inauguration, flying Air Force One to Mar-a-Lago last time

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump is expected to depart the White House for West Palm Beach, Florida, a few hours before his successor, President-elect Joe Biden, is sworn into office, two people familiar with the arrangements told NBC News.

The people explained that Trump may give final remarks as commander in chief during a farewell ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, where Air Force One and its twin decoy are held. From Andrews, Trump will fly on Air Force One for the last time to Mar-a-Lago, his private resort.

The White House declined to comment.

Last week, Trump announced that he will not attend the inauguration, which Biden said was, „one of the few things he and I have ever agreed on.“