When will Donald Trump take office? The President-elect is ready for his inauguration and to begin his second term in the White House this Monday, January 20, 2025. The inauguration ceremony, or Inauguration Day 2025, will mark the official transition of presidential power, as established by the 20th Amendment of the United States Constitution.
When will Trump return to the White House? What is the schedule for Inauguration Day 2025? These are some of the trending questions on Google searches in recent hours. Below, we answer the most common questions about this historic event.
When will Donald Trump take office? Schedule
Trump will formally assume the presidency at noon on Monday, January 20, 2025, when he will take the oath in a ceremony organized by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies. This year, due to the forecasted cold temperatures, many events will be moved indoors to the Rotunda of the United States Capitol.
What is Inauguration Day 2025?
Inauguration Day, celebrated every four years on January 20 following a presidential election, marks the beginning of a new presidential term. This year, the date coincides with the start of Donald Trump’s second term as president and J.D. Vance’s first term as vice president.
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What time does the ceremony start? Inauguration Day 2025: Schedule
The main ceremony is scheduled to begin at 11:30 a.m. ET, with the presidential oath scheduled for noon. However, activities for the day will start much earlier, with security checkpoints opening at 5:00 a.m. ET. Additionally, special live coverage will begin at 9:00 a.m. ET.
The Trump-Vance Inaugural Committee has announced an extensive lineup of events for the weekend and Monday, January 20. Here is the full schedule:
Sunday, January 19
- Arlington National Cemetery Ceremony: Wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
- Make America Great Again Victory Rally: Trump will deliver a special speech.
- Candlelight Dinner: Trump will give a speech to close the day.
Monday, January 20
- Service at St. John’s Church.
- Tea at the White House.
- Swearing-In Ceremony:
- Start: 11:30 a.m. ET.
- Presidential Oath: 12:00 p.m. ET.
- Farewell Ceremony for the outgoing president and vice president.
- Presidential Signing Ceremony.
- Inaugural Luncheon at the Capitol.
- Military Review and Presidential Parade: This activity will be relocated to the Capital One Arena due to extreme weather.
- Reception at the White House: Signing of executive orders in the Oval Office.
- Inaugural Balls: Three main events:
- Liberty Ball.
- Commander-in-Chief Ball.
- Starlight Ball.
What events have been moved indoors?
Due to extremely cold weather forecasts, Trump announced that several events will be held inside the Capitol Rotunda, similar to Ronald Reagan\u2019s 1985 inauguration. The inaugural parade will also be moved to the Capital One Arena. Trump emphasized that these measures aim to ensure the safety and comfort of attendees.
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Inauguration Day will feature a stellar lineup of performers:
- Carrie Underwood: Will perform “America the Beautiful.”
- Christopher Macchio: Will sing the National Anthem.
- Lee Greenwood: Will present “God Bless the USA.”
- Village People: Performances at the Liberty Ball and Commander-in-Chief Ball.
- Kid Rock, Billy Ray Cyrus, and Jason Aldean: Performances at the rally and inaugural balls.
- Gavin DeGraw and Rascal Flatts: Performances at the official balls.
How to watch Inauguration Day 2025 live?
The ceremony and related events will be broadcast live on multiple platforms. Additionally, the official website for the Donald Trump Inauguration will provide updates and live streams.
Events will start early in the morning, but the official swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. ET. Attendees are advised to arrive early due to strict security protocols.
Will Claudia Sheinbaum attend Donald Trump’s inauguration?
No. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo confirmed she will not attend the ceremony. The Mexican state will be officially represented by Esteban Moctezuma, the ambassador to Washington.
It is known that Mexican businessmen Carlos Slim Helú, owner of América Móvil, Grupo Carso, and Grupo Financiero Inbursa; Alejandro Malagón Barragán, president of the Confederation of Industrial Chambers (CONCAMIN); and Francisco Cervantes , president of the Business Coordinating Council (CCE), were invited to Trump’s inauguration.
Trump Fireworks: A spectacular closing
The inaugural event will conclude with a fireworks display at the National Mall, promising to be one of the most impressive in the history of presidential inaugurations. This show will symbolize the beginning of Trump\u2019s new term under his slogan “Make America Great Again.”
