WASHINGTON – In a stark display of political rhetoric, former President Donald Trump accused President Joe Biden on Monday of making the transition into the White House “as difficult as possible.” Trump's claims come exactly four years after he incited a violent attack on the U.S. Capitol that resulted in injuries to over 140 police officers and several deaths, underscoring his turbulent legacy surrounding the Capitol siege on January 6, 2021.

“Biden is doing everything possible to make the TRANSITION as difficult as possible, from Lawfare such as has never been seen before, to costly and ridiculous Executive Orders on the Green New Scam and other money wasting Hoaxes,” Trump posted on social media shortly after the electoral certification ceremony, which he had once attempted to derail [HuffPost](https://www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-insurrection-accuses-biden-difficult-transition_n_677c2708e4b0da20062b766e).

Though Trump's post aimed at Biden's executive actions, his grievances appear misaligned with the current political context since Biden, as president for the time being, retains full authority to enact orders. Critics have noted Trump's hypocrisy in criticizing Biden after he himself attempted to overturn the 2020 election results, a fact made evident in the aftermath of the Capitol riots where hundreds of his supporters stormed the building while seeking to overturn Biden’s electoral victory.

As Trump boasted about the size of the crowd he gathered on January 6, 2021, he failed to express any acknowledgment of his role in the events that unfolded that day, nor did he thank Vice President Kamala Harris, who oversaw a peaceful election certification ceremony this year. Harris emphasized the importance of a "peaceful transfer of power," a vital tenet of democracy which was disrupted during Trump's presidency [HuffPost](https://www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-jan-6-no-remorse_n_677c4b63e4b0da20062b84b2).

Reflecting on his past statements, Trump has repeatedly lamented that while the media captured the chaos of the Capitol attack, they have not credited him for the size of his crowd. His accusations against Biden regarding “lawfare” seem misplaced, especially since two federal cases against him were dismissed based on Department of Justice policies concerning sitting presidents. Most notably, the legislative smoothness seen during this transition starkly contrasts the turbulent lead-up to Biden's inauguration in 2021.

While Trump continues to voice his grievances about the transition process, ongoing legal challenges loom over him, initiated as a response to his attempts to subvert electoral processes and others, including the retention of classified documents and financial misconduct. In a nod to the past chaos, Trump remarks only on the appearance of lawfare rather than addressing the consequences of his actions.

As the political landscape shifts yet again, the upcoming actions from both the Trump camp and the Biden administration will shape the course of U.S. governance. True to its mission, HuffPost pledges to deliver objective reporting on these developments, highlighting the pressing issues facing American democracy.