On Monday, January 20, the National Park Service will host the 60th presidential inauguration in the U.S. Capitol. At 12 p.m. Eastern time, Donald Trump will take the presidential oath to begin the swearing-in ceremony. As per Donald Trump Inauguration LIVE Updates 2025, 47th president will then give his inauguration address. Due to the expected cold temperatures in the nation’s capital on Monday, Trump’s inauguration has been rescheduled to take place indoors. Trump indicated that the Capitol Rotunda will be the setting for both his inaugural address and his swearing-in ceremony.
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Traveling from all over the nation, Trump’s fans waited for hours in the cold and rain to enter the Capital One Arena in Washington on Sunday to celebrate his victory but, Trump is up against fans who have high hopes for his accomplishments, not a rallying cry on the campaign road. Now today, Donald Trump, the US president-elect, will take the oath of office in front of former presidents, important US officials, and his family in Washington, DC’s Capitol Hills.
Trump will take oath of office as 47th President of America, for his 2nd term. Although the US Constitution does not state who must administer the oath, it is usual for US Chief Justice John Roberts to deliver the oath of office to Trump at the inaugural ceremony. The chief justice has not, however, sworn in every president.
Trump’s first fundraising raises a record $250 million
According to those familiar with Trump’s fundraising, ABC News reported that President-elect Donald Trump achieved a record-breaking $250 million for his first efforts as president.
Trump’s first inaugural fundraising total of $107 million has been surpassed by this amount, that includes the official Trump-Vance Inaugural Committee and his other major fundraising entities that have been organizing his inaugural activities this weekend. Among the major initial tech donations are $1 million from Uber, Apple, Amazon, Google, Microsoft, OpenAI, and Meta.
While Apple, Amazon, Google, and Microsoft have all given to former presidential inaugurations, this is the first time Meta has specifically donated to one. The cryptocurrency industry has also made significant contributions to Trump’s inaugural committee, including $1 million from Coinbase, $2 million from Robinhood, and $5 million from Ripple as per news. Major companies like as Boeing and Bank of America, who have previously donated to presidential inaugurations, have also done so this time.
Who is attending Trump’s Inauguration
On Monday, US President-elect Donald Trump will take the oath of office for 2nd term, becoming the 47th US president. There will be a parade and musical performances during the lengthy day of events as Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance take the oath of office and launch a new administration.
Trump’s close allies and even some of his opponents will be among the many foreign leaders attending this inaugural, that is different from most US presidential inaugurations. The invitation includes two previous leaders and at least seven current heads of state. As per news, a total of 500,000 visitors are anticipated. Some of Trump’s opponents have also received invitations, along with a number of heads of state, particularly right-wing or famous leaders who support him.
- Argentina’s President Javier Milei
- Chinese President Xi Jinping
- Italy’s PM Giorgia Meloni
- Hungary’s PM Viktor Orban
- Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa
- President of El Salvador Nayib Bukele
- Ex Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro
- Former Polish PM Mateusz Morawieck
What other nations have equally packed swearing-in ceremonies?
Different nations have different customs, but inaugurations are normally held domestically, however they may involve leaders from other countries. However, swearing-in rituals in India are growing increasingly elaborate. India’s President Narendra Modi had a big guest list for his third inauguration event in July, that was attended by 9,000 people.
They featured various heads of state from neighboring Indian Ocean countries, including Sri Lanka’s Ranil Wickremesinghe and Bangladesh’s now-deposed president, Sheikh Hasina. Similarly, Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who was inaugurated in for a third straight term in June 2023, received 34 foreign leaders for lavish celebrations.
What is unique for this inauguration?
For this ceremony, President-elect Trump departs from US tradition. Typically, presidential inaugurations are domestic affairs, with the president and vice president taking the oath on the steps of the US Capitol building among US officials, former heads of state, and other American VIPs. The public can view from the surrounding grounds.
This event, that will include an inaugural address, a procession, musical performances, and balls, will also be worldwide in scope. Nearly a dozen foreign leaders have been invited, most of them are conservative or right-wing. Foreign leaders seldom attend US presidential inaugurations; instead, diplomats such as nation ambassadors or foreign ministers serve as emissaries.
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