washington — President Trump takes office On Monday, a full day of events included a swearing-in ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda, his inaugural speecha Senate luncheon and an event at Capital One Stadium in downtown Washington in lieu of a march.
Inauguration ceremonies usually take place outside the Capitol, but move indoors Due to the cold temperatures in Washington.
Former President Joe Biden officially handed over power to Trump at noon on January 20, 2025, and left in a helicopter after Trump was sworn in.
Here are some photos of the start of the day in Washington:
Supporters of President-elect Donald Trump await his inauguration in Washington, DC, January 20, 2025
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Vice President-elect JD Vance and his wife Usha Vance arrive for a ceremony at St. John’s Church ahead of the inauguration on January 20, 2025.
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Melania Trump and President-elect Donald Trump arrive for a ceremony at St. John’s Church on January 20, 2025.
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First Lady Jill Biden and President Joe Biden greet President-elect Donald Trump and Melania Trump at the White House ahead of the Inauguration on January 20, 2025.
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(LR) First Lady Jill Biden and President Joe Biden welcome President-elect Donald Trump and Melania Trump to the White House ahead of the Inauguration on January 20, 2025.
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People arrive at the U.S. Capitol Rotunda for the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump on January 20, 2025.
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People take their seats in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump on January 20, 2025.
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Trump supporters await his presidential inauguration in Washington, DC, January 20, 2025
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Former President Bill Clinton, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, former President George W. Bush, former First Lady Laura Bush, and former President Barack Obama attend the meeting with Donald J. Trump on January 20, 2025 The inauguration ceremony was held on the same day.
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President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump arrive at the U.S. Capitol ahead of Trump’s inauguration.
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Tech CEOs including Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg, Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, Alphabet’s Sundar Pichai, Tesla and X’s Elon Musk attended the inauguration .
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(LR) Former New York Rep. Lee Zeldin, Trump’s nominee to head the Environmental Protection Agency; Kash Patel, candidate for FBI director; Pete Heger Pete Hegseth, nominee for Secretary of Defense; and Linda McMahon, nominee for Secretary of Education, after the inauguration ceremony at the Capitol.
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Singer Christopher Maggio performed at the inauguration.
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JD Vance was sworn in as Vice President in the presence of his wife, Usha Vance. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh sworn in.
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President-elect Donald Trump was sworn in by U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts, with Melania Trump holding two Bibles at her side.
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Donald Trump was sworn in by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts, surrounded by family and dignitaries.
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People watch President Donald Trump’s inauguration at Capital One Arena.
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President Trump kisses First Lady Melania Trump after her inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC, January 20, 2025
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President Trump delivered his inaugural address after being sworn in as the 47th President of the United States in the presence of former President Joe Biden and former Vice President Kamala Harris.
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Country music artist Carrie Underwood performs at the inauguration ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda.
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President Trump greets Carrie Underwood after performing “America the Beautiful” at the Capitol Inauguration.
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Supporters watch President Trump’s inauguration at Capital One Arena.
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President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump, former President Joe Biden and former first lady Jill Biden speak outside the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2025.
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President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump say goodbye to former President Joe Biden and Jill Biden as the Bidens leave the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2025.
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Former President Joe Biden and former First Lady Jill Biden board Special Air Mission 46 after the inauguration ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, on January 20, 2025.
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President Donald Trump speaks during a ceremony at Emancipation Hall after being sworn in at the inauguration.
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Trump supporters gather on the National Mall ahead of the inauguration of the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025.
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Proud Boys gather outside during Donald Trump’s inauguration in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025
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Tesla, SpaceX and X CEO Elon Musk speaks during the inauguration ceremony at Capital One Arena on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC
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President Donald Trump attends a signing ceremony in the Presidential Hall of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2025 after being inaugurated.
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Vice President J.D. Vance and wife Usha Vance attend President Trump’s post-inauguration luncheon at the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2025.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson toasts President Trump and Vice President Vance at a luncheon following Trump’s inauguration.
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President Trump reviews troops in the Liberation Hall of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2025, during his inauguration.
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A marching band performs during the indoor inaugural parade at Capital One Arena on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC
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President Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance hold the inaugural parade at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025.
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Vice President J.D. Vance, his 7-year-old son Ivan and President Trump during the indoor inaugural parade at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC, January 20, 2025
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President Donald Trump signs an executive order after watching the indoor inaugural parade at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC, January 20, 2025
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President Donald Trump speaks during the indoor inaugural parade at Capital One Arena on January 20, 2025.
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President Trump gestures after signing an executive order during the indoor inaugural parade at Capital One Arena on January 20, 2025.
