Jill Biden and Joe Biden officially entered the White House after the inauguration on Wednesday. However, reports said that the now-First Couple encountered an "awkward" moment seconds before entering the premises. This came after the large wooden doors of the North Portico did not open for them.

The Daily Mail released a report about the matter, noting that it was a "breach of protocol" as a result of the firing of the White House chief usher five hours earlier that day. It was, reportedly, an "awkward but fleeting period" of about ten seconds as the new U.S. President watched "puzzlingly" at the door.

The same publication emphasized, however, that it remains unclear what exactly caused the delay. But, Timothy Harleth's exit "likely had a part to play."

Marine guards normally open the doors of the White House. While Harleth is not the one responsible for it, as a chief usher, he is supposedly in charge of greeting the incoming First Couple, Joe Biden and Jill Biden, alongside the members of their family.

Speaking to The New York Times, Timothy Harleth, who Melania Trump chose for the role back in 2017, shared that he was moving furniture on the day of the inauguration. At 11:30 in the morning, though, he received the news that the White House no longer needs his services. Biden's camp, reportedly, called in that day, noting that Joe Biden and Jill Biden "planned to bring in someone else to take over his role."

The now-former White House chief usher, later on, told the same publication that "it has been an honor" to serve the White House in his tenure. He, also, said that, as a chief usher, it is a "position whose loyalty is not to a specific president, but rather to the institution of the presidency."

Harleth continued that he is "proud" for the opportunity he had in leading the staff. He mentioned, as well, the chance to "receive the incoming first family with the utmost respect and dignity," not just for the previous administration.

Apart from the wooden door debacle, the public has, also, seemingly, taken an interest in Jill Biden's inauguration gown. This comes after designer Gabriela Hearst shared that the dress and the coat "were designed with inspiration from the new administration's message of unity," according to CNN.

The publication reported that the cashmere coat featured embroidered flowers, which represent every state and territory of the United States. Alongside the flowers, there is, also, an embroidered quote from Benjamin Franklin on the lining of the sartorial piece.