Inside the inaugural balls Trump is attending for his 2025 swearing-in celebration | Global News Avenue

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will attend three inaugural balls to celebrate his inauguration 2025 Inauguration Ceremony Monday Night: Liberty Ball, Commander-in-Chief’s Ball and Starlight Ball.

After several speeches earlier in the day and the signing of a series of agreements executive order — include an item regarding the grant Leniency to defendants on January 6a number immigration policyand a plan for his exit Paris climate agreement — Trump plans to give brief remarks at each of the three balls.

Commander-in-Chief Ball

Mr. Trump’s first stop was the Commander-in-Chief’s Ball, which is for military personnel. The president and first lady took the stage and danced to Elvis Presley’s “American Trilogy.”

“I have no higher privilege in my life than to serve as your Commander-in-Chief, not once but twice,” Trump told the cheering crowd.

In his speech, he expressed appreciation for the Space Force, the branch of the U.S. Armed Forces focused on military operations and defense in space, and thanked service members, who he said are among his biggest supporters.

Country music band Rascal Flatts and country singer Parker McCollum are the main performers at the Commander-inChief Ball.

Peter HeggsTrump’s nominee for defense secretary was seen posing with other attendees at the Commander-in-Chief Ball at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.

Other big names attending the ball include actors Jon VoightNamed by Mr Trump as “a special ambassador for the great but troubled place of Hollywood, California”, musicians Kid Rock and Billy Ray Cyrus also performed .

free kick

At the ball, which was exclusively for the president’s supporters, guests awaiting his arrival had the opportunity to take photos against a gray background and the sign of the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office — just like Mr. Trump’s office mugshot He turned himself in to authorities on charges of trying to overturn the results of Georgia’s 2020 presidential election. Mr Trump has denied wrongdoing and make accusations It’s politically motivated.

country singer Jason’s side Performing at a free dance. Earlier on Inauguration Day, he spoke with “cbs morning show“About how he got the job.

“I’ve known President Trump for a few years and, you know, I’ve had the opportunity to spend New Year’s with him for a couple of years, playing golf, doing different things, and obviously being a big supporter of his over the past few years, So when he was elected, I just called and said, ‘I don’t know what this looks like, but I’d love to be involved in some capacity,'” Aldean said.

rapper Nelly Also ready for execution. The Grammy Award-winning artist, best known for his 2002 smash hit “Hot In Herre,” told CBS News White House correspondent Willie James Inman that he was “honored to be asked” to perform.

Trump rally playlist favorites The Village People also performed at the Freedom Dance.

Star ball

Country singer Gavin DeGraw is booked to perform at the third annual Ball to the Stars. Many of the guests were major donors to the president.

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