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trump unfit for office bagan to surface. an article of impeachment could be as soon as tomorrow. 88 million followers will have to find him somewhere else. facebook and instagram blocked him too. people inside urged the president to grasp a reality that some are still not sure he necessarily believes. >> my focus now turns to insuring a smooth, orderly and seamless transition of power. >> reporter: that did not include, apparently, attending his rival's inauguration. he'll pass on that. >> the vice president is welcome to come. we'd be welcome to have him there. >> reporter: he still insisted the war is far from over. >> to all of my wonderful supporters, i know you are know that our incredible journey is only just beginning. >> reporter: abraham lincoln once talked of the choice between rule and ruin. that was tested this past week. but unity isn't some kind of unicorn. you might remember a moment after 9/11, when the capitol was spared an attack. democrats stood nexed to republicans and spontaneously broke into a chorus of god bless america. whatever acrimony existed, perceived