The keys to the White House are about to change hands once again. On January 20, 2025, Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th president of the United States — only the second non-consecutive two-term winner in history — in Washington, D.C.
The swearing-in ceremony officially begins at noon on that wintry Tuesday, but there is a whole day of activity that will follow the procession.
The major broadcast networks will all air the inauguration live, including ABC, CBS, CNN, CSPAN, Fox News, MSNBC, NBC, and PBS. Audiences can also stream the proceedings online through certain digital sources, including the White House’s live stream.
The official time for the swearing-in ceremony to begin is 12 p.m. ET on January 20. The inauguration will take place on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol Building.
The inauguration ceremony will immediately follow a procession of Donald Trump and Joe Biden to the Capitol and will be followed by Trump’s inaugural address, an honorary departure for Biden and first lady Jill Biden, a signing ceremony in the President’s Room of the Senate wing of the Capitol, an inaugural luncheon, an inaugural parade, and an inaugural ball.
This inauguration is the 60th and will be themed “Our Enduring Democracy: A Constitutional Promise.”
Though Trump refused to attend Joe Biden’s inauguration in 2021, Biden has committed to attending his this year. Trump also invited Chinese President Xi Jinping (who has not formally accepted as of this writing). Other attendees will include members of Congress, the Supreme Court, family members of Trump and incoming Vice President JD Vance, as well as invited guests. No musical performers have yet been announced.
Flags at the U.S. Capitol and other federal buildings will be flying at half-staff during Trump’s inauguration, as is customary, to honor late President Jimmy Carter. However, Trump has expressed dismay that the funereal display will take place at his inauguration.
Also, Trump will be hosting his “Make America Great Again Victory Rally” on January 19.
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