President Biden did not once mention his predecessor by name, but his inaugural address was a sustained rebuke to former President Donald Trump and the political climate of the past four years as he contrasted “unity” with “chaos” and “exhausting outrage.”

“The will of the people have been heard, and the will of the people has prevailed,” Biden said, referring to the protests challenging his Electoral College majority that culminated in the deadly breach of the U.S. Capitol. “Democracy is precious. Democracy is fragile. And at this hour, my friends, democracy has prevailed.” He mentioned the “riotous mob” that attacked the seat of American government.