President Donald Trump will leave Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, Jan. 20, ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration, according to source who spoke to the Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because the decision had not been made public.
Trump previously said that he would not attend Biden's inauguration, one of his final posts to Twitter before his permanent ban from the platform.
Trump will be the first president in 152 years to skip the inauguration of his successor.
He will be sent off with a departure ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, according to a person familiar with the planning who spoke on condition of anonymity because Trump’s plans have not been formally announced. Officials are considering an elaborate event that would have the feel of a state visit, with a red carpet, color guard, military band and 21-gun salute all being discussed.
Vice President Mike Pence will attend in Trump's place. Trump spent months making baseless allegations of voter fraud in an attempt to delegitimize Biden’s presidency.
Trump will leave Washington two weeks after he incited a violent insurrection, with his supporters storming the Capitol building in an attempt to halt the peaceful transition of power.
Trump is expected to remain in Florida with a small group of aides as he mulls his future.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.