WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) released the following statement on the inauguration of President Donald Trump:

“My job is to do the best I can to help Vermonters, and I’ll continue to do that. We are witnessing today the peaceful transfer of power. I congratulate President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance on their inauguration, and thank President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for their unwavering commitment to the American people.”

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