Washington DC:
Donald Trump, who is set to become the 47th president of the United States, arrived in Washington on Sunday morning ahead of the inauguration ceremony marking his return to the White House. The president-elect's inaugural weekend began with a star-studded reception for 500 people, including Cabinet nominees Pete Hegseth and Lee Zeldin, at Trump National Golf Club in Virginia.
The incoming commander-in-chief posted a roughly 15-minute video of the event showing himself and first lady Melania Trump standing side by side on the golf club's balcony, applauding a massive fireworks display. Towards the end of the video, the soon-to-be president can be seen shaking a leg in front of a crowd and performing one of his signature dance moves.
Details of President Trump's inauguration celebration
start of celebration – Trump's inauguration includes 18 celebratory events, three of which are expected to be attended by the current president-elect. The celebration kicked off Sunday with a gala at Trump National Golf Club in Virginia. Following this, the president-elect will arrive in Washington, D.C., where he will participate in a rally and candlelight dinner with supporters today.
On Sunday alone, Trump plans to hold a huge “Make America Great Again Victory Rally” for his supporters at Capital One Arena. It will be the first such event to take place in the nation's capital since Trump's Jan. 6, 2021, Ellipse speech that led to riots in the nation's capital. Later in the evening, he plans to attend a candlelit dinner with supporters.
The inauguration ceremony is… The U.S. Constitution states that a new president's term begins at noon on January 20th (or the next day for new presidents), so Mr. Trump announced Monday at 12pm ET (10:30pm ET) ) becomes the 47th President of the United States. falls on Sunday). The oath is typically administered by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, and Monday marks the second time that John Roberts will administer the oath for President Trump.
First address- The new president is then expected to deliver his inaugural address and outline his plans for the next four years. Republicans resorted to invoking “American genocide” during his first term in 2017. Vice President-elect J.D. Vance will also take the oath of office during the event.
Inaugural Luncheon- After the ceremony, the president, along with his spouse, vice president, Senate leaders, and distinguished guests, will be escorted to the Statuary Hall of the U.S. Capitol for a celebratory luncheon hosted by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inauguration Ceremonies (JCCIC).
Autograph session in the presidential office – Trump is expected to take part in the traditional signing of executive orders as his first act as president after being sworn in, officially inaugurating his second administration. The president-elect has promised to fulfill a number of promises on the first day of voting by signing executive orders, but it is unclear what issues will be addressed first. Trump is likely to reinstate some of his first-term executive orders that President Biden rescinded.
Inaugural Ball – Following the signing in the Oval Office, three official inaugural balls will be held on Monday night. Trump plans to attend all three celebrations: the Commander-in-Chief Ball, the Liberty Ball, and the Starlight Ball. More than a dozen other events are planned.
National prayer meeting – Trump will host an interfaith prayer service at the Washington National Cathedral at 11 a.m. (9:30 p.m. ET) on Tuesday, a sexy day after the inauguration. This service marks the official end of the inaugural celebrations.
Change of oath venue
U.S. presidents traditionally administer their powers outside the Capitol in front of a large crowd, but Trump announced Friday that the ceremony would be moved to the Capitol Rotunda amid forecasts of extreme cold. did.
Trump is concerned about the large crowds, but the last-minute switch to an indoor event could hurt his bragging rights. More than 220,000 tickets had been distributed to the public before the president-elect announced the venue would be changed to the Capitol Rotunda, which can only hold about 600 people.
Trump said his supporters could watch live from Washington's Capital One Sports Arena, which can seat up to 20,000 people, and promised to stop by later. “This is going to be a really great experience for everyone,” the president-elect said.
presidential parade
This is the first time since 1985 that a presidential inaugural parade will be held indoors. The parade, which has followed the president's entourage down Pennsylvania Avenue since 1805, will march inside Capital One Arena on Monday.
The move comes after Mr. Trump announced that he would deliver his oath of office and inaugural address inside the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol on Friday, making Capital One Arena the effectively large watch party venue for the oath of office and inaugural address. This was done in response to publicity.
musical affair
Trump's Inauguration 2.0 will be a star-studded event, with country star Carrie Underwood singing “America the Beautiful” during the swearing-in ceremony.
Country singer Lee Greenwood, whose patriotic song “God Bless the USA” has become a staple at Trump rallies, will also perform.
Sunday's pre-inauguration rally will include performances by Kid Rock, Billy Ray Cyrus and the Village People, whose 1970s “YMCA” has become a staple of Trump events. Country musicians including Jason Aldean, Rascal Flatts and Gavin DeGraw and the Village People are scheduled to perform at President Trump's three official inaugural balls.
inaugural lunch
The event became an integral part of the day's events in 1897, when the Senate Coordinating Committee arranged a meal for President William McKinley to symbolize the transition of power and the inauguration of a new administration.
The menu for President Donald Trump's 2025 inaugural luncheon has not yet been revealed, but as in past years, it is likely to include some of the great American classics. Trump reportedly prefers simple, flavorful meals, so it could include steak and lobster, as well as gourmet sweets. Gulf Shrimp and Flavors of the Americas were part of the 2017 Inauguration.
guest list
Republicans have invited a number of tech giants to the inauguration, along with traditional guests such as Cabinet nominees. According to US media, billionaires Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg will also be in attendance, as well as Xu Chu, head of Chinese social media giant TikTok.
Mr. Trump has touted close ties to tech giants, and his campaign has benefited from disinformation spread on social media platforms such as TikTok, Mr. Musk's X, and Mr. Zuckerberg's Facebook and Instagram. Ta.
Outgoing President Joe Biden will also attend the ceremony, but Bill Clinton, George W. All living former presidents, including Bush and Barack Obama, are scheduled to attend. Their wives would too, with the exception of Michelle Obama.
This means that in addition to Vice President Kamala Harris, whom Trump defeated in November, Hillary Clinton, whom Trump defeated in the 2016 presidential election, will also be in attendance.
Heads of state are not traditionally invited, but President Trump has extended invitations to several foreign leaders, including some who share his right-wing policies. Italy's far-right Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will attend, her office confirmed on Saturday.
Hungary's Viktor Orbán, Argentina's President Javier Millei and China's Xi Jinping have also been invited, but not all will attend.
presidential order
Trump has said he is preparing to sign several executive orders as early as his first day in office aimed at reversing many of the Biden administration's policies.
He promised to begin a mass deportation program and expand oil drilling, among other promises. He also said he could immediately begin pardoning the Jan. 6 rioters and their supporters who ransacked the Capitol in 2021. Immediately after the inauguration, a meeting is scheduled between U.S. officials and the foreign ministers of Japan, India and Australia, the so-called “Quad.” The Biden administration saw this as a countermeasure to an assertive China.