Biden’s team struggled in the final days and weeks of his term, as it did for four years, to drive a message that might capture the country’s attention and bolster a battered legacy.

Pence was set to attend before the event was moved indoors due to the frigid temperatures expected in Washington, D.C., on Monday.

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