Second inauguration of Donald Trump

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Second presidential inauguration of Donald Trump
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DateJanuary 20, 2025;33 days' time (2025-01-20)
Location United States Capitol,
Washington, D.C.
Organized by Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies
Participants Donald Trump
47th president of the United States
— Assuming office
John Roberts
Chief Justice of the United States
— Administering oath
JD Vance
50th vice president of the United States
— Assuming office
TBA
— Administering oath
Website The 60th Presidential Inauguration

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The inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States is scheduled to take place on Monday, January 20, 2025, on the West Front of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. The event will be Trump's second inauguration as president and the 60th U.S. presidential inauguration.

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The event is an scheduled to take place on Monday, January 20, 2025, on the West Front of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. It will include a swearing-in ceremony, a signing ceremony, an inaugural luncheon, a pass-in-review, a procession, and a parade. Inaugural balls are held at various venues before and after the inaugural ceremonies. Several Democratic members of Congress have decided to boycott Trump's inauguration.

Description

The inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States is the 60th US presidential inauguration and second inauguration of Donald Trump as US president. It will mark the commencement of Trump's second and final non-consecutive term as U.S. president, the term of JD Vance as the 50th vice president, and the only non-consecutive re-inauguration for a U.S. president after the second inauguration of Grover Cleveland in 1893. [1] Trump's first inauguration was eight years earlier, in January 2017.

Planning

The event is an scheduled to take place on Monday, January 20, 2025, on the West Front of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. Held on the third Monday of January, the inauguration will occur on the same day as Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which marks the third time an inauguration has occurred on the same date as the holiday. [2]

Joint Congressional Committee

In May 2024, both houses of Congress appointed a Joint Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies to oversee the construction of the platform and other temporary structures that will be necessary for the ceremonies and celebrations. [3]

Construction of the inaugural platform ceremonially began on September 18, 2024, with the driving of the first nail by United States Senator Amy Klobuchar using a nail made from iron ore mined and processed from the Iron Range. [4]

Security and operations

In October 2024, the United States Capitol Police conducted an intelligence assessment that concluded an activist group "with a history of large-scale demonstrations involving illegal activity plans to protest the Inauguration regardless of the outcome" and that other groups protesting the Israel-Hamas war were "nearly certain to target the Inauguration" regardless of the winner in the U.S. presidential election. [5] According to the New York Times, organizers of the 2017 Women's March were committed to recreating it under the refreshed branding "People's March", though were unclear if attendance would approach the numbers of the 2017 event. [6]

Agencies expected to be involved with planning of the ceremony include the U.S. Capitol Police, the Washington, D.C., metropolitan police, and the U.S. Park Police. [7] Twenty-four states offered National Guard support for the electoral vote certification and inaugural ceremonies. [8]

Inaugural Committee

On November 9, 2024, Trump announced the formation of the Trump Vance Inaugural Committee, Inc., a 501(c)(4) organization dedicated to planning inaugural events. The committee will be co-chaired by Steve Witkoff and former U.S. senator Kelly Loeffler, longtime friends and supporters of the president-elect. [9] [10]

Invitees

Chinese president Xi Jinping has been invited to the ceremony. [11] No foreign heads of state have been recorded attending a US presidential inauguration; diplomats generally represent their countries at inaugurations. [12] CBS News also reported Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán has been invited. [12] El Salvador's president Nayib Bukele, Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni and Argentine president Javier Milei have also been invited. [13] Russia confirmed that President Vladimir Putin did not receive an invite. [14]

Order of events

An order of events for the January 20, 2025, inauguration has been published by the Joint Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies and the National Park Service, with a detailed schedule to follow closer to the event. [15] [16] [17]

EventTimeLocationDescriptionReferences(s)
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Swearing-In Ceremony		12:00 p.m. ET United States Capitol, west stepsDuring the swearing-in ceremony, the president-elect and vice president-elect will take the oaths of office, and then the new president will deliver an inaugural address. [16] [18] [17]

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Signing Ceremony

 TBD President's Room Following the swearing-in ceremony, the president is scheduled to withdraw to the President's Room (Room S-216), where he customarily has a photo portrait made and signs transitional documents. [16] [18] [19]
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Inaugural Luncheon		 TBD National Statuary Hall The president and vice president are scheduled to attend an inaugural luncheon with leaders of the Senate and the House of Representatives and invited guests. [16] [18] [17]
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Pass-in-Review		 TBD United States Capitol, east stepsAfter the luncheon, the president and vice president customarily transit to the east steps of the Capitol to review the military forces that will form the processional escort, including the Commander-in-Chief's Guard, the "President's Own" United States Marine Band, and others. [16] [18] [17]
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Procession		 TBD Pennsylvania Avenue Joined by the military escort, the president is expected to travel in the presidential state car across Pennsylvania Avenue to the reviewing stand in front of the White House. [16] [18]
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Parade		3:00 p.m. ETPennsylvania AvenueA parade, consisting of military and civilian marching and performance units from each of the states, will proceed past the reviewing stand in front of the White House. [16] [18] [17] [15]

Customarily, inaugural balls are held at various venues before and after the inaugural ceremonies. [20] Official balls, at which the president and first lady appear, are organized by the inaugural committee, while unofficial balls are not. [20]

Scheduled unofficial balls
BallSponsorDateLocationReference(s)
Peace Ball Busboys and Poets January 18, 2025 Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture [21]
Black Tie and Boots BallTexas State SocietyJanuary 19, 2025 Washington Hilton [22]
GW Inaugural Ball George Washington University January 19, 2025 Omni Shoreham Hotel [23]
Palmetto Presidential Inaugural BallSouth Carolina State SocietyJanuary 19, 2025 National Portrait Gallery [24]
Veterans Inaugural Ball American Legion January 20, 2025 Westin Washington Downtown [25]

Inauguration boycott

Several Democratic members of Congress have decided to boycott Trump's inauguration. This action by some Democrats to not participate in the ceremony is seen as an initial gesture of opposition to the incoming administration. [26]

Various factors influence the decision to boycott. The trauma of the January 6 United States Capitol attack remains poignant for many, as evidenced by comments from members like Representative Bennie Thompson, who humorously remarked on the lack of enthusiasm to attend given Trump's previous threats. Similarly, Representative Steve Cohen articulated his discomfort with participating in what he described as "that spectacle," recalling his experience during the Capitol siege. [26]

The timing of the inauguration, coinciding with Martin Luther King Jr. Day, provides an alternative for some Democrats to engage in activities more aligned with the civil rights legacy rather than attending the inauguration. Representatives like Ilhan Omar and Jasmine Crockett have expressed intentions to participate in MLK Day events instead, citing both a preference for celebrating King's legacy and concerns about potential disruptions or personal safety issues associated with attending the inauguration. Representative Delia Ramirez specifically highlighted safety concerns due to the presence of Trump's supporters. [26]

Despite the boycott, not all Democrats are abstaining. Some are choosing to attend to demonstrate respect for the democratic process and the office of the president. Senator Jacky Rosen emphasized her commitment to the peaceful transition of power and the importance of upholding public trust in national institutions. [26]

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