Later on Monday, President-elect Donald Trump will return to the White House as the 47th president of the United States.
A ceremonial swearing-in ceremony, musical performances, and several formal balls are all part of the inaugural day. Trump and Vice-President-elect JD Vance will take the oath of office at the US Capitol Rotunda building, but this year’s frigid temperatures will force the proceedings indoors.
The customary inaugural parade has also been ruined by the weather.
What is the inauguration?
It’s the official event that ushers in the next president’s administration and ends the previous one.
It is the most well-known aspect of the handover of power between Washington, DC’s government leaders.
One of the most important aspects of the event is when the president-elect takes the oath of office, saying, “I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States.”
Trump will formally become the 47th president after he says those words, even though he won the election in November. Prior to this, he was the 45th president from 2017 to 2021.
Before officially taking over as vice president, Vance will also take an oath of office.
What takes place on the day of the inauguration?
Trump’s second inauguration day starts with tea at the White House after a service at the historic St. John’s Church in Lafayette Square, Washington, DC.
Opening speeches and musical performances are scheduled to start at 9:30 EST (14:30 GMT).
That will be followed by the swearing-in of Trump and Vance inside the Capitol rotunda. Each man will place his hand on a book – usually, but not always, a Bible – and repeat the oath of office.
Trump will use two this year: the historic Lincoln Bible, a velvet-bound book used at President Abraham Lincoln’s inauguration in 1861, and a personal Bible that his mother gave him in 1955.
According to the Trump Vance Inaugural Committee, Vance will also take the oath of office while holding a family Bible that was once owned by his maternal great-grandmother.
Trump will then deliver his inaugural speech, during which he will outline his four-year plan of action. According to reports, his speech will focus on “fairness,” togetherness, and strength.
After that, Trump will sign important documents in the President’s Room, which is close to the Senate chamber.
The Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies will later host a lunch for him.
Although it’s unclear how the parade will be modified this year, it typically follows this and travels from the Capitol building down Pennsylvania Avenue to the White House.
The Commander-in-Chief Ball, the Liberty Inaugural Ball, and the Starlight Ball are the three inaugural balls in the city where Trump will make an appearance later in the evening.
It is anticipated that he will speak at all three.
In what location will the inauguration be held?
Viewing spaces stretch down the National Mall, and the inauguration ceremonies are customarily held outside the US Capitol building.
This year, however, Monday is predicted to bring harsh winds and freezing temperatures to Washington, DC. A low of -11°C (11°F) and a high of -5°C (23°F) are predicted.
Trump said on social media on Friday that he had asked for a venue change because of the bad weather. He added that he “does not want to see people hurt, or injured, in any way.”
Viewing spaces for visitors, legislators, and dignitaries will be located within the Capitol, along with the inauguration address, speeches, and other events.
A simulcast of the events will be available for other participants inside the neighboring Capital One Arena, which has space for 20,000 people. Because of the weather, the procession is practically canceled. Following his swearing-in, Trump promises to address the crowd at the sports venue.
The event has already been rescheduled due to severe weather. Due to abnormally cold weather in 1985, the customary parade was canceled and President Ronald Reagan’s inauguration was held indoors.
Who is going to be at the inauguration?
About 200,000 people, including protesters and Trump supporters, are anticipated to gather in Washington, DC, according to local and federal officials.
Along with the incoming administration’s guests, a large number of US senators and members of the House will also be there.
The outgoing president and vice president are the next most important guests, after Trump, Vance, and their families. This implies that President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, who was defeated by Trump in the November election, will be seen with their wives, Doug Emhoff and Jill Biden, respectively.
According to her office, former first lady Michelle Obama will not attend this year’s inauguration, despite the fact that former presidents and first ladies are frequently invited.
Mrs. Obama stayed in Hawaii and was conspicuously absent from a recent memorial service for former President Jimmy Carter. Since her husband’s 2009 inauguration, she has been present for all of them, including Trump’s initial swearing-in in 2017.
However, Barack Obama, Mrs. Obama’s husband, George W. Bush, and his wife Laura Bush are also anticipated to attend. Another Democrat, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, will not be there.
According to US media, billionaire tech executives Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, and Elon Musk are anticipated to attend the ceremony.
Shou Zi Chew, the CEO of TikTok, is also expected to attend, a day after the US may consider banning the social media site.
Han Zheng, the vice president of China, will also be present.
Who is going to perform?
During the ceremony, Carrie Underwood, a country singer and former American Idol winner, is scheduled to perform America the Beautiful.
“I love our country and am honored to have been asked to sing at the inauguration and to be a small part of this historic event,” Underwood stated in a press release. “I am humbled to answer the call at a time when we must all come together in the spirit of unity and looking to the future.”
The inauguration celebration will also feature performances by opera singer Christopher Macchio and country music artist Lee Greenwood, who has been a longtime friend and collaborator of Trump.
The Village People, an American disco group, will play at one of the inaugural balls on Monday and at Trump’s victory rally on Sunday.
Trump regularly played the group’s songs at his rallies during the campaign, including Macho Man and YMCA.
The band posted on its Facebook page, saying, “We know this won’t make some of you happy to hear, but we believe that music is to be performed without regard to politics.”
“Our song YMCA is a global anthem that hopefully helps bring the country together after a tumultuous and divided campaign where our preferred candidate lost.”
Trump’s rally on Sunday and the nighttime balls are scheduled to feature additional performers. Kid Rock, Jason Aldean, Rascal Flatts, and Billy Ray Cyrus are among the many country performers. There will also be performances by rapper Nelly and singer Gavin DeGraw.
How can the inauguration be viewed?
Usually, a lot of people want to see the inauguration in person, and tickets are rather expensive.
A set quantity of tickets to the ceremony are given to members of Congress, who have been giving them away for free to their constituents.
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