When will Trump take office as US president?

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Follow today's inauguration live updates.

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Here is what we have planned for today.

When is Trump’s inauguration?

Donald Trump will be inaugurated today on January 20, 2025, around midday, immediately following Vice President JD Vance's oath of office.

Where will he be taking the oath?

The US Capitol building is located in Washington DC, roughly 1.2 miles away from the White House.

The swearing-in ceremony is typically held outside on the Capitol grounds, but because of the cold weather, it has been decided to move it indoors.

This event is scheduled to take place at the Capital One Arena located in Washington.

All other events will indeed remain the same, including the Victory Rally set to take place at Capital One Arena on Sunday at 3 PM, as well as all three inaugural balls.

The newly sworn-in President delivers an inaugural address.

Every four years, thousands of people pack the National Mall in Washington, D.C. to see the newly elected president and vice president take their oaths of office.

The indoor ceremony will get underway at noon Eastern Time, and from then on, the transfer of power from the old administration to the new one will be finalized.

The oath of office taken by the vice-president is from 1884 and requires swearing to defend the United States Constitution and to faithfully carry out their duties as president.

The president is typically sworn in by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, with John Roberts expected to recite the oath for a fifth time on January 20.

In which they outline their plans for the country.

After 3pm, a military parade called the pass in review takes place, where the new commander-in-chief inspects their troops for the first time.

During the parade, the president and vice president lead a procession of regiments, marching bands, and floats down Pennsylvania Avenue from the Capitol to the White House.

The traditional parade that millions of Americans watch dates back to George Washington's first inauguration, when local militias accompanied him as he made his way from his home in Mount Vernon, Virginia, to New York City for his swearing-in ceremony in 1789.

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The 2025 inauguration coincides with Martin Luther King Jr Day due to a calendar anomaly.

It is only the second time that the state holiday honoring the civil rights leader has coincided with the inauguration day.

How many individuals are expected to attend the inauguration event?

The crowd lining the National Mall that had gathered for Barack Obama's 2009 inauguration.

The many people who were going to attend the event on the Capitol mall will now need to go inside instead, as the event has been rescheduled to take place indoors.

The president-elect confirmed that the Capital One Arena will be open for live viewing of the event.