The inauguration of Donald Trump marks the return of the president as president and supreme commander of the United States. The businessman-turned-politician was the 45th president of the United States and will now be the 47th, after defeating Vice President Kamala Harris in the November 5 election. Despite declining to participate in President Joe Biden’s 2021 inauguration, Trump will now follow protocol and take his oath of office.
This year, Inauguration Day coincides with Martin Luther King Day, a federal holiday, so all federal and state courts will be closed, as will non-essential services and major banks. Likewise, Postal Service offices will not open and some companies will give their employees the day off. Here’s what you should know.
When is Donald Trump’s inauguration?
The inauguration ceremony for Donald Trump’s second presidency will take place on Monday, January 20 at the US Capitol building in Washington, DC. The inauguration takes place every four years on the 20th, unless that date falls on a Sunday. . In this case, the ceremony would be on January 21.
The events surrounding the president’s inauguration begin on January 19 with a fireworks show at the Sterling Golf Club in Virginia. JD Vance will host Cabinet members at a dinner in Washington.
A visit to Arlington Cemetery is planned for Sunday morning, where they will pay their respect and gratitude to the veterans and fallen soldiers. Later, the new president will hold a rally at the Capital One Arena in downtown Washington, DC. Among the participants will be Kid Rock, Billy Ray Cyrus, The Village People, Lee Greenwood and the Liberty University choir.
What time is the inauguration?
Trump will be sworn in at 11:47 ET and Colombia; 10.47 from Mexico; 13.47 Argentina and Chile; 15.47 Spain. He does so precisely at that minute because he is the 47th president. The inauguration ceremony is expected to begin at 11:53 ET and conclude at 12:35 p.m.
How to see the inauguration?
The inauguration will be broadcast live on multiple news channels, including ABC, NBC, CNN, CBS, C-SPAN, Fox News, MSNBC, PBS, among others. Likewise, it can be seen in the streaming live from the White House.
What is the agenda for the day?
According to the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (JCCIC), the inauguration includes the following events:
- The procession to the Capitol: The outgoing president accompanies the president-elect to the Capitol for the swearing-in ceremony. At the previous inauguration, Donald Trump refused to accompany President Joe Biden and did not show up.
- The swearing-in ceremony of the vice president: The second in command took his oath in the Senate chamber until 1937. Since then it has been done in the Capitol building prior to the swearing-in of the president-elect.
- The swearing-in ceremony of the president.
- Inaugural speech: Trump will give his first words as president following the tradition that began with George Washington in 1789.
- Honorary departure: After the ceremonies, the outgoing president and first lady leave the Capitol.
- Signing ceremony: In the presidential chamber of the Capitol, President Donald Trump will make the first decisions of his government.
- Inaugural Luncheon: The traditional inaugural luncheon that has been organized since 1953 will be held for the new president, vice president and guests.
- Walk-through review: After lunch, the president and vice president proceed to the steps of the Capitol’s East Front where they review military troops before leading a parade of ceremonial military regiments, citizen groups, marching bands and floats through Pennsylvania Avenue to the White House.
What does the presidential oath say?
During the swearing-in ceremony, President Trump will say: “I solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully serve as President of the United States and will, to the best of my ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States.” USA”.
For his part, Vice President JD Vance will say: “I solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will keep true faith and loyalty to it; that I assume this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will fulfill well and faithfully the duties of the position I am about to assume: With the help of God.”
