President Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony in 2017.Photo:Getty
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Afterwinning the 2024 Presidential Election,Donald Trumpwill be sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on Inauguration Day.
The president-elect will take over the role alongside vice president-electJ.D. Vance, who will become the 50th vice president. The public festivities will start at 9:30 a.m. EST in Washington D.C. on Jan. 20 and will include musical performances and multiple speeches. However, due to extremely cold temperatures expected on Inauguration Day, themain swearing-in ceremony will be held inside the Capitol building.
Country starCarrie Underwoodwilltake the stage for the swearing-in ceremony. Trump himself will address the nation with the traditional inaugural address.
From who will perform to who will attend, here’s everything to know about the 2025 presidential inauguration.
When is the presidential inauguration?
A worker walks along the platform stage on the West Front of the US Capitol building, where the presidential inauguration traditionally takes place, on Jan. 17, 2025,.Mandel NGAN / AFP via Getty
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The 60th presidential inauguration ceremony will take place on Jan. 20, 2025, starting at 9:30 a.m. EST in Washington D.C.
What happens at the presidential inauguration?
U.S. President Donald Trump takes the oath of office as his wife Melania Trump holds the bible on Jan. 20, 2017 in Washington, DC.Getty
At 12 p.m., Trump will officially be sworn in as the next U.S. president when he places his hand on the Bible and takes the presidential oath of office, which per the Constitution reads, “I do solemnly swear (or affirm) 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.”
Vance will also take an oath of office before he becomes vice president. Trump will then address the nation in his inaugural address, in which he will lay out his goals for the next four years of his presidency.
He will then attend three separate balls — the Commander-in-Chief Ball, the Liberty Inaugural Ball and the Starlight Ball — and give a speech at each.
Who is attending the presidential inauguration?
Barack Obama; Joe Biden; Jeff Bezos.Getty(2); NBCUniversal/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty
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Per tradition, the outgoing president and their partner attend the inauguration, meaning PresidentJoe Bidenand first ladyJill Bidenare expected to attend, thoughTrump chose to forego Biden’s inaugurationin January 2021.
In addition to the president-elect and vice president-elect’s families, outgoing Vice PresidentKamala Harrisand second gentlemanDoug Emhoffare also expected at the ceremony.
Additionally, many U.S. government officials will also make an appearance at the event, including former presidents and first ladies. However, this year,Michelle Obamaconfirmed she will not join her husband, former PresidentBarack Obama, at the ceremony.
“There’s no overstating her feelings about [Trump]. She’snot one to plaster on a pleasant faceand pretend for protocol’s sake,” a source close to Michelle said of why the former first lady is forgoing the day. “Michelle doesn’t do anything because it’s expected or it’s protocol or it’s tradition.”
Former House SpeakerNancy Pelosialsoconfirmed she will not be present.
Three tech billionaires —Elon Musk,Mark ZuckerbergandJeff Bezos— will also be joining around 200,000 attendees at the ceremony, perNBC. The outlet confirmed they will have a prominent spot seated alongside other notable guests such as Trump’s Cabinet nominees and elected officials.
Who is performing at the presidential inauguration?
Carrie Underwood performs at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in 2023.Kevin Mazur/Getty Images
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images
The swearing-in ceremony will see three musical performances, including Underwood, Christopher Macchio and Lee Greenwood. Underwood will sing “America the Beautiful,” while Macchio will perform the national anthem.
“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,” theAmerican Idolwinner said in a statement to PEOPLE. “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 Village People will perform at the Liberty Ball alongsideJason Aldeanand a surprise musical guest.
Where can I watch the presidential inauguration?
The White House and various news channels will stream the inauguration live. Fox News and ABC will start airing their coverage as early as 9 a.m.
CNN will start airing itsThe Inauguration of Donald Trumpspecial live coverage starting at 7 a.m. with anchorsAnderson CooperandJake Tapper.
source: people.com
