Inauguration Day
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Here's a breakdown of all the ceremonies and traditions as the country inaugurated the 47th president of the United States.

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Here are some of the key moments from President Donald Trump’s Inauguration Day, from tea at the White House to his speech at the Capitol rotunda.

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What to Know

  • President-elect Donald Trump returned to the White House as the 47th president.
  • The day started with a church service at St. John's Episcopal Church and included tea with Joe and Jill Biden at the White House before Trump shared a ride over to the Capitol with the 46th president.
  • The swearing-in ceremony was conducted in the Capitol rotunda, where Trump also delivered his inaugural address, as the D.C. area plunged into extreme cold. It was the first time since Ronald Reagan that the ceremony was not held on the steps of the Capitol in front of a crowd.
  • Trump pledged an expansion of U.S. territory and an end to foreign wars in his second inaugural address, promising massive national success while rebuking the outgoing Biden administration.
  • Some 240,000 people received tickets to attend inauguration as originally planned Monday. However, Capital One Arena, where supporters could watch the ceremony on a stream, can only hold 20,000 people.
  • Here are some interesting facts about the always-evolving inaugurations.

Follow along below for live updates:

January 20, 2025 7:06 pm

Trump throws pens into the crowd

January 20, 2025 6:40 pm

Hostages' families stand onstage

January 20, 2025 3:09 pm

Watch: Biden's farewell speech to staff

January 20, 2025 2:43 pm

Trump signs Cabinet-level appointments

January 20, 2025 1:27 pm

Trump and Vance enter Emancipation Hall

January 20, 2025 1:21 pm

Biden departs Washington on Marine One

January 20, 2025 12:06 pm

Donald Trump sworn in as 47th US president

January 20, 2025 11:47 am

Trump introduced as president-elect

January 20, 2025 11:43 am

Biden and Harris introduced

January 20, 2025 11:42 am

No designated survivor set aside

January 20, 2025 11:27 am

Obama introduced, Michelle Obama absent

January 20, 2025 11:03 am

Motorcade arrives at the Capitol

January 20, 2025 10:20 am

Mike Pence to attend Trump's inauguration

January 20, 2025 10:03 am

All eyes turn to first lady fashion

January 20, 2025 9:56 am

JD Vance arrives at the White House

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