Correct, date ends term of current POTUS and VP, and states "and the terms of their successors shall then begin." Granted, it doesn't mandate an inauguration to take place on the 20th. Section 3 actually addresses cases about what happens if the "POTUS elect" and "VP elect" died, resigned, or don't qualify by the 20th. Also, if the election hadn't decided a winner yet. It provides for who shall act as temporary POTUS until one is determined. So, the next date would be March 4th (12th Amendment).
Yes, main reason I keep pointing out that anyone dreaming of this idiotic "let Xiden take the oath and THEN he'll be trapped" crap is an idiot, or a shill, or both.
And, OTOH, I really do not believe that Trump will leave the country "rudderless", so to speak, by not taking the oath by Wednesday Noon.
Correct, date ends term of current POTUS and VP, and states "and the terms of their successors shall then begin." Granted, it doesn't mandate an inauguration to take place on the 20th. Section 3 actually addresses cases about what happens if the "POTUS elect" and "VP elect" died, resigned, or don't qualify by the 20th. Also, if the election hadn't decided a winner yet. It provides for who shall act as temporary POTUS until one is determined. So, the next date would be March 4th (12th Amendment).
Yes, main reason I keep pointing out that anyone dreaming of this idiotic "let Xiden take the oath and THEN he'll be trapped" crap is an idiot, or a shill, or both.
And, OTOH, I really do not believe that Trump will leave the country "rudderless", so to speak, by not taking the oath by Wednesday Noon.
BLIND FAITH.