Trump, who will be inaugurated as the 47th president at noon, is set to issue a slew of executive actions, including on the border, Jan. 6 pardons, and energy.
Here is the latest
- Trump: ‘The Golden Age of America Begins Right Now’
- Trump Sworn In as 47th President
- Vance Sworn In as Vice President
- Klobuchar Touts America’s ‘Enduring Democracy’
- Trump Arrives In the Rotunda
- Trump, Biden Arrive at U.S. Capitol
- Tech Notables Join Trump in Church
- Trumps Arrive at White House for Tea
- Trump to End Birthright Citizenship: Officials
- Trump Heading to Blair House, White House
- Trumps Attend Traditional Church Service
- Vance, Trump Family Arrive at St. John’s
- Trump Departs for St. John’s Church
- What to Watch For at Trump’s Inauguration
Trump: ‘The Golden Age of America Begins Right Now’
Newly inaugurated President Donald Trump began his first speech as president by stating that America’s best days are beginning.
“The golden age of America begins right now,” Trump said inside the Capitol Rotunda.
“From this day forward, our country will flourish and be respected again all over the world. We will be the envy of every nation, and we will not allow ourselves to be taken advantage of any longer.”
He reiterated his promise to put America first “every single day,” pledging to restore safety, justice, and the nation’s sovereignty.
“Our top priority will be to create a nation that is proud, prosperous, and free,” Trump added. “America will soon be greater, stronger, and far more exceptional than ever before.”
Trump Sworn In as 47th President
President Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th President of the United States.
On Jan. 20, in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol, Trump took the oath of office on the Lincoln Bible and a Bible given to him by his mother, Mary Trump. As First Lady Melania Trump held the bibles, Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts conducted the swearing in, making Trump the second president in U.S. history to be elected to two nonconsecutive terms in the White House.
Trump is expected to give remarks following the swearing-in ceremony.
President Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th President of the United States.
On Jan. 20, in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol, Trump took the oath of office on the Lincoln Bible and a Bible given to him by his mother, Mary Trump. As First Lady Melania Trump held the bibles, Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts conducted the swearing in, making Trump the second president in U.S. history to be elected to two nonconsecutive terms in the White House.
Trump is expected to give remarks following the swearing-in ceremony.
Vance Sworn In as Vice President
JD Vance has been sworn in as the Vice President of the United States.
Vance’s wife, Usha Vance, held a copy of the Bible for her husband as Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh administered the oath of office.
By Ryan Morgan
Klobuchar Touts America’s ‘Enduring Democracy’
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) opened the 60th Presidential Inauguration, praising the “enduring democracy” of the United States as it nears its 250th anniversary.
“It is the moment when leaders, elevated by the will of the people, promise to be faithful to our Constitution, to cherish and defend it,” Klobuchar said. “It is the moment when they become, as we all should be, the guardians of our country, through war and peace, through adversity and prosperity, we hold this inauguration every four years.”
Highlighting that Jan. 20 is also Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, she called it a reminder to uphold freedoms, liberties, and values enshrined in the Constitution.
She acknowledged the three past presidents and past vice presidents in attendance, as well as the nine Supreme Court justices. She also credited the system of checks and balances, the three equal branches of government, and the power of the people for the endurance of the “great American experiment” that has endured.
“As we inaugurate a new president and vice president, let us remember that the power of those in this room comes from the people,” Klobuchar said. “The construction workers who build our country, the teachers and health care workers who nurture us, the troops defending our freedoms, and yes, the firefighters In Los Angeles putting themselves on the line for us.”
“Our democracy’s strength and grit must match theirs,” she concluded.
By T.J. Muscaro
Trump Arrives In the Rotunda
President-elect Donald Trump has arrived in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol for his official swearing-in as president of the United States. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts will preside over the oath of office ceremony.
The Rotunda is filled with political and business figures as well as members of the Trump family. Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are present at the event.
A number of Trump’s Cabinet nominees are in the room. Leading technology figures Apple CEO Tim Cook, former Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai are present, too.
Trump, Biden Arrive at U.S. Capitol
President-elect Donald Trump and President Joe Biden arrived at the U.S. Capitol just before 11 a.m. ET.
The incoming and outgoing presidents entered the seat of Congress ahead of the official swearing-in ceremony, which will take place in the Capitol Rotunda.
Tech Notables Join Trump in Church
A trio of leading figures in the technology industry joined President-elect Donald Trump at St. John’s Episcopal Church, Lafayette Square, on Jan. 20.
On Monday, Apple CEO Tim Cook, TikTok CEO Shou Chew, and Tesla and X CEO Elon Musk were also present at the service.
Both Chew and Musk have been politically active in the lead-up to the inauguration.
Musk is set to serve as the leader of the Department of Government Efficiency in the new administration and has been close to Trump since his November general election victory. Along with vocally supporting Trump’s candidacy, Musk was a leading donor to his reelection effort.
TikTok, owned by Chinese company ByteDance Ltd., was recently banned in the United States but is still operating thanks to a promised executive action from Trump that will pause its ban for 90 days. ByteDance and TikTok have faced opposition in the United States over national security risks with U.S. user data being made available to the Chinese communist regime.
Apple, a leading hardware and software company most well known for the iPhone, is ranked among the most valuable publicly traded American companies.
Trumps Arrive at White House for Tea
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden greeted President-elect Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, as they pulled up in front of the White House for tea.
The outgoing first lady was dressed in a deep purple coat and gloves—potentially as a symbol of unity as the nation transitions to a new administration.
The meeting is expected to last for little more than a half-hour, after which the Trumps will depart for the U.S. Capitol.
Trump to End Birthright Citizenship: Officials
Ending birthright citizenship will be one of President-elect Donald Trump’s first moves upon his return to the Oval Office, according to incoming White House officials.
The executive order Trump plans to sign will clarify that the federal government does not recognize birthright citizenship for children born to illegal immigrants, members of Trump’s staff told reporters on a press call.
Other executive actions will include declaring a national emergency at the southern border, deploying the military to help secure the border, reinstating Trump’s previous Remain in Mexico policy, and ordering the resumption of border wall construction.
Trump will also rescind the Biden administration’s “open border” policies. He will curb asylum, suspend refugee resettlement for at least four months, enhance the vetting process for illegal immigrants, restore the death penalty for capital crimes committed by illegal immigrants, and designate the Mexican drug cartels as global terrorist organizations.
In total, Trump will sign 10 executive orders related to securing the border, according to incoming officials.
Trump Heading to Blair House, White House
President-elect Donald Trump has left St. John’s Episcopal Church, Lafayette Square, and is heading to Blair House and then the White House.
At the White House, Trump and his wife, soon-to-be-First Lady Melania Trump, are expected to meet with outgoing President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harrisand their spouses, First Lady Jill Biden and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff.
Trumps Attend Traditional Church Service
President-elect Donald Trump and his wife, Melania Trump, have arrived at St. John’s Church.
The traditional pre-inauguration service is expected to be brief, lasting around a half hour.
The church holds some significance to Trump’s presidency.
Amid the 2020 protests following the death of George Floyd, an arsonist set fire to the historic building. The next day, then-President Trump walked to the church and held up a Bible in a show of solidarity.
Trump has often cited his Christian faith as the foundation of his policies and principles. Following two recent assassination attempts on his life, he has expressed his belief that it was God who spared him.
Vance, Trump Family Arrive at St. John’s
As Vice President-elect JD Vance and his wife, Usha Vance, arrived at St. John’s Episcopal Church, members of President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet team and family were already gathered inside.
Ivanka Trump and Lara Trump were spotted in the pews, along with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard, the president-elect’s respective nominees for Health and Human Services Department secretary and director of national intelligence.
Argentine President Javier Milei was also seated inside.
The church is located a short distance from the White House, where the Trumps will go after the service to have tea with the Bidens.
By Samantha Flom and Emel Akan
Trump Departs for St. John’s Church
President-elect Donald Trump and First Lady-elect Melania Trump have left Blair House and are heading to Washington’s historic St. John’s Episcopal Church, where they will attend a morning prayer service.
Vice President-elect JD Vance and his wife, Usha Vance, will also be in attendance.
The service, an Inauguration Day tradition for presidents-elect, was slated to begin at 8:30 a.m.
After the service, the Trumps will head to the White House for tea with outgoing President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden before the inauguration.
What to Watch For at Trump’s Inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump will be inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States on Monday in a full day of ceremonies, celebrations, and rituals.
On Jan. 20, the president-elect will become the second person in U.S. history to serve nonconsecutive terms in office. Trump defeated Vice President Kamala Harris in the November 2024 election after President Joe Biden dropped his reelection bid in July.
With cold and windy weather expected in Washington, this Inauguration Day will look different than previous ones, with numerous events moved indoors. Events will begin early in the morning and go late into the night.
- Trump’s day will begin with a trip to St. John’s Episcopal Church, Lafayette Square for an hour-long service.
- Next, he will go to Blair House, a historic building adjacent to the White House commonly used for diplomatic affairs.
- He will then go to the White House for a meeting with Vice President Kamala Harris, Biden, and their spouses, Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff and First Lady Jill Biden.
- After meeting with the head of the outgoing administration, Trump will go to the Capitol. There, he and Vice President-elect JD Vance will be sworn into office. Trump is expected to deliver an address afterward.
- Once the new president is sworn in, a farewell ceremony will be held for Biden and Harris.
- After a lunch break,Trump will conduct a brief review of troops.Early in the afternoon, Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will go to Capital One Arena in downtown Washington for an indoor edition of the inaugural parade.Later in the afternoon, a signing ceremony will be held in the Oval Office.
- Early in the evening, the Trumps will go to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center for informal remarks and their first dance at the Liberty Ball.
- Late in the evening, the Trumps will go to Union Station for another inaugural ball.
- Finally, the Trumps will return to the White House.
