Joe Biden and Kamala Harris officially take charge of US Government social accounts after Trump leaves

One of America’s most treasured political traditions is a peaceful transition of power from one president’s administration to the next.

And in the age of social media, that tradition also includes handing over access to official US Government Twitter and Instagram accounts.

At exactly 12:01pm on inauguration day, President Joe Biden became the newest occupant of the White House — and the latest owner of the @POTUS Twitter handle.

But like the Trumps before them, the Bidens will keep their personal social accounts.

Before Mr Biden was sworn in, the @joebiden Twitter account…