[cmj328]

However, oath or not, he’s the President as of noon yesterday.

The president-elect becomes President at noon, but until the oath is taken, he cannot execute the office:

Before he enter on the Execution of his Office, he shall take the following Oath or Affirmation: — "I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my Ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States."

[ASOC]

Zero is The Man.

THe Chief Justice swears in both the Prez and VP elect before the ‘public’ ceremony. As they have for years and years.

Take a deep breath. Pace yurself.

It is going to be a long 4 years.

[Tellurian]

The president-elect becomes President at noon, but until the oath is taken, he cannot execute the office: ...

So, between noon and 12:05, who was doing the executing of presidential business? I suppose that would be the continuing Speaker of the House, right? Are there any executive orders signed by Nancy Pelosi? Where was she for those few minutes?