ORLANDO, Fla. – As Joe Biden swore the oath of office Wednesday to become the 46th president of the United States, he takes the helm of a looming pandemic that has taken more than 402,000 lives.Biden was eager to go big early, with an ambitious first 100 days that includes a push to speed up the distribution of COVID-19 vaccinations to anxious Americans and pass a $1.9 trillion virus relief package.[TRENDING: Biden will move to reverse these Trump policies | Here’s how to register for COVID-19 vaccine | At least part-time residency required for vaccine in FL]Biden predicted he would take office amid a “dark winter” and the outlook is only getting bleaker.“We’re inheriting a huge mess here,” incoming White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain.