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Today at 6:00 PM, Donald Trump will become the 47th president of the United States. Here are 10 details you need to know about today, including the swearing-in ceremony and the list of attendees.

Donald Trump, the 45th and soon-to-be 47th president of the United States, will be inaugurated today in Washington.

Due to the freezing weather, the ceremony has been moved indoors, to the Capitol Rotunda, instead of being held on the Capitol steps, where he was first sworn in eight years ago.

Trump will be sworn in again and crown an extraordinary political comeback.

Here's what you need to know.

1- When and where will Trump's inauguration be held?

The US Constitution sets out very little about the inauguration of a new president – ​​only the date and time of the ceremony: noon on January 20. The oath involves a short 35-word sentence. Over the years, however, many ceremonies have been added, which the new president is determined to fully embrace, unlike Biden’s inauguration four years ago, which took place during the COVID pandemic and following the riots of January 6.

This time, Trump is not sparing anything from the ceremony, despite the White House order to lower flags to half-staff for 30 days following the death of Jimmy Carter. The flags will be raised temporarily during the inauguration.

Trump will be sworn in at 12:00 PM ET (6:00 PM EST) on January 20 – which coincides with Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a historic event that has only happened twice before in the US (Obama in 2013 and Clinton in 1997).

Due to inclement weather, the ceremony and speeches will be held inside the Capitol Rotunda. Meanwhile, the Capital One Arena in Washington will broadcast the ceremony and parade live. Speeches are expected to begin at approximately 11:30 a.m. ET (5:30 p.m. ET).

"All other events will remain the same," Trump said.

Trump will place his hand on a Bible and recite the 35-word presidential oath, administered by Chief Justice John Roberts: "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."

2- What will the weather be like in Washington today?

The Weather Channel is predicting a high of 24F (-4.4C) and a low of 9F (-13C) with partly sunny skies, though wind chills will make it feel much colder. Monday is expected to be colder than Sunday, which has a high chance of snowfall, potentially 1 to 3 inches (2.5 to 7.6 cm).

3- How do you view it in Albania, the US, the UK, and around the world?

In the US, all major media outlets will broadcast Trump's speech live and will have coverage throughout the day.

In the US, the live broadcast starts at midnight on CNN, CBS, CSPAN and PBS will broadcast live on YouTube.

In Britain, the ceremony will also be broadcast live on Sky News, ITV and Channel 4. Around the world, the ceremony will be followed live.

4- What will Trump's speech include?

After the inauguration, Trump will give his inaugural address. In 2017, he spoke of "American carnage" and laid out his vision for an "America First" agenda. This time, he is expected to highlight some of his policies.

Trump is expected to talk about several policy initiatives he has promised to implement immediately after taking office, including closing the southern border, launching what he calls the largest deportation operation in US history, and pardoning participants in the January 6 attack who are either in prison or facing trial.

It's not clear to what extent his promise of a series of executive orders to be issued on day one will be mentioned on stage, but they reportedly include lifting mandates for electric cars, eliminating federal regulations and creating a so-called "efficiency department," co-led by Elon Musk.

He has also proposed banning transgender athletes from women's sports and the military. Furthermore, Trump has stated that he will act quickly to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine, although he recently extended his deadline for resolving the conflict from one day to six months.

5- Who will participate?

The ceremony will bring together tech executives, former presidents and several foreign leaders. Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg are expected to be at the podium. Also invited are leaders such as Chinese President Xi Jinping and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.

All living former presidents are expected to be in attendance, including Barack Obama (although Michelle Obama has declined), Joe and Jill Biden, Bill and Hillary Clinton, and George W and Laura Bush.

Trump's team has extended invitations to several foreign leaders, including Chinese President Xi Jinping; El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele; Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán; and Argentine President Javier Tebas. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., has said she will not attend.

25,000 law enforcement and military personnel will be activated, including the full DC police force, 7,800 National Guard troops, and 4,000 officers from across the country.

Jake and Logan Paul, Theo Von, Amber Rose, Caitlyn Jenner and Megyn Kelly are reportedly set to attend.

6- Which companies are financing the inauguration?

Trump's inaugural committee has raised more than $170 million, surpassing previous historical totals. Top donors include Microsoft, Google, Pfizer and other major companies.

The Trump-Vance Inaugural Committee has raised over $170 million, with expectations of surpassing $200 million — eclipsing Obama's $53 million total in 2009 and less than Clinton's $24 million in 1997.

Major corporate donors include the world's five largest technology companies, each contributing at least $1 million. Microsoft has doubled its amount to $1 million, while Google has tripled its traditional offering from $285,000 to $1 million. The auto industry has shown strong support, with Toyota, Ford and General Motors each giving $1 million. Other major donors include Pfizer, Hims & Hers, Intuit and Robinhood, which have each contributed $2 million.
Lockheed Martin joined the $1 million donor club, although the committee is hosting fewer events than previous inaugurations.

7- How will Trump supporters celebrate?

The festivities kicked off last night at Trump's golf club in Virginia, including a fireworks display on Saturday (January 19), visible only to attendees — more than 20 miles from the Capitol.
Then a rally at Capital One for supporters on Sunday evening, and an informal ball hosted by the Federation of Black Conservatives on the eve of the inauguration will feature rapper Waka Flocka Flame and former NFL receiver Antonio Brown.

Zuckerberg — along with billionaire supporters Miriam Adelson, Tilman Fertitta and Todd Ricketts — are co-hosting a pre-inauguration reception for Trump.

Three official inaugural balls will be held on Monday night: the Commander-in-Chief's Ball, dedicated to military service members, the Freedom Ball, featuring the Village People and dedicated to Trump supporters, and the Starlight Ball, for major donors.

This represents a significantly smaller number of events compared to recent inaugurations – Obama hosted 10 balls in 2009, while Clinton attended 14 balls in 1997. Biden did not attend any balls in 2021 due to the pandemic.

8- Who will perform?

The musical program includes styles from country to disco, with Carrie Underwood and Lee Greenwood set to perform during the swearing-in ceremony.

Classical vocalist Christopher Macchio will sing the national anthem, declaring at X his “deep humility and gratitude” for the invitation. The evening’s festivities will feature Jason Aldean and the Village People at the Liberty Ball, Rascal Flatts at the Commander in Chief Ball and Gavin DeGrave at the Starlight Ball.

Billy Ray Cyrus and Kid Rock performed at Sunday's MAGA rally. The inaugural committee has also promised a "surprise musical guest" at the Liberty Ball, though no other details have been released.

9 - What is the full program for the inauguration?

According to the Trump-Vance inaugural team, the festivities begin on Saturday (January 19) with a reception and fireworks at Trump's golf club in Virginia, followed by a reception for the cabinet and a dinner for the vice president.

On Sunday, a wreath-laying ceremony will take place at Arlington National Cemetery, near the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and a "victory rally" will be held at the Capital One Arena, ending with a candlelight dinner.

Inauguration Day begins with a morning church service at St. John's Church, followed by the traditional tea with the Biden family at the White House. After the swearing-in at noon, Trump will take part in his first official acts in the President's Chamber in the Capitol, attend a congressional luncheon hosted by the Joint Inaugural Ceremonies Committee, inspect troops on the Eastern Front Steps, and lead a procession of ceremonial military regiments and marching bands.

The day ends with a signing ceremony in the Oval Office and then with Trump's speech at three inaugural balls.

The celebrations will conclude on Tuesday with a national prayer service.

10- What else do you need to know?

Trump is the oldest person in history to take office as president, at 78 years and 220 days old. He is five months older than Biden when he was sworn in in 2021.

He is only the second president in history to return to office after losing for a second non-consecutive term. The first was Grover Cleveland, the 22nd and 24th president, who regained the White House in 1893, defeating Benjamin Harrison, who had ousted him four years earlier.

The last time an inauguration was moved indoors due to freezing temperatures was for Ronald Reagan in 1985. / The Guardian


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