Joe Biden didn’t mention his predecessor once, but his inauguration was one big repudiation of Trump politics

In the instant of its creation, at least, Joe Biden’s presidency appeared auspicious.

The sun broke through before high noon, striking the dome of the Capitol in a halo of dazzling light.

Late January is rarely pleasant outdoors in the capital. Only minutes before, flurries of snow flakes had swept over Washington DC.

Suddenly, when his moment arrived, Biden was buffeted by the softest of breezes and that strong, glorious glow descended from above.

This presidency needs fair winds.

It started with the 35 words of his oath and a “so help me God”, in times of tempest America has not experienced since World War II.

Seconds later, the…