Trump inauguration updates: Trump takes victory lap at at Make America Great Again Rally
There's a full slate of activities this weekend ahead of Monday's swearing-in.
Last updated: Monday, January 20, 2025 10:44AM GMT
President-elect Trump took the stage at his rally in Washington, less than a day before he will be sworn in as president.
WASHINGTON -- The inauguration of President-elect Donald J. Trump will take place on Monday, Jan. 20. Trump will take the oath of office as the 47th president of the United States and JD Vance will take the oath of office as vice president.
This is Trump's second inauguration as president. The first was as the 45th president on Jan. 20, 2017.
On Sunday, he laid a wreath at Arlington National Cemetery and held a "Make America Great Again Victory Rally" in Washington ahead of Monday's swearing-in ceremony, which has now been moved inside to the Capitol Rotunda because of frigid temperatures in the nation's capital.
ABC News' Ivan Pereira, Nadine El-Bawab, and Stacey Dec contributed to this report.
Schedule of events surrounding Trump's second inauguration
The lineup of official inaugural events surrounding Donald Trump's second inauguration as president has been released. It's unclear how the decision to move Trump's swearing-in indoors to the Capitol Rotunda on Monday might affect the scheduled lineup for the ceremony.
ABC News will have comprehensive coverage throughout the inaugural events.
Watch a special edition of "Good Morning America" on Monday at 7 a.m. EST, followed by a day-long report beginning at 9 a.m. EST led by "World News Tonight" anchor and managing editor David Muir.
A primetime special anchored by Muir, "The Second Inauguration of Donald J. Trump - An ABC News Special," will air that night at 10 p.m. EST on ABC and the next day on Hulu.
Jan 20, 2025, 10:45 AM GMT
Trump holds breakfast at Blair House
President-elect Donald Trump held a breakfast at Blair House Sunday morning.
According to reporters outside of Blair House, many lawmakers and members of Trump's incoming administration were seen entering the formal guest house.
Attendees include Vice President-elect JD Vance, Incoming-Chief of Staff Susie Wiles. Pool reporters also saw two buses of Republican lawmakers entering the breakfast. Those included Sens. Rand Paul, Joni Ernst, John Thune, John Kennedy, Lindsey Graham, Tim Scott, and Ted Cruz
ByKelsey Walsh, Lalee Ibssa and Soo Rin Kim
Jan 20, 2025, 10:45 AM GMT
Trump kicks off inauguration festivities with fireworks show
President-elect Donald Trump and Melania Trump took in a fireworks display at the Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Virginia, on Saturday.
Together, they listened to a live performance by Christopher Macchio of "Hallelujah," "Ave Maria," "How Great Thou Art" and "God Bless America" while they held hands.
President-elect Donald Trump, Melania Trump and family watch fireworks at Trump National Golf Club, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Sterling, Va.
President-elect Donald Trump, right, and Melania Trump watch fireworks at Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Va. on Jan. 18, 2025, ahead of the 60th Presidential Inauguration.
As he returned into the clubhouse, Trump did his signature dance close-up to cameras.
President-elect Donald Trump, with Melania Trump, right, dances after watching fireworks at Trump National Golf Club, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Sterling, Va.
He was joined by his children Don Jr., Eric, Ivanka and Tiffany Trump. The event was held for donors, supporters and friends to kick off celebrations ahead of Inauguration Day on Monday.
President-elect Donald Trump's family members watch fireworks at Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Va., Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, ahead of the 60th Presidential Inauguration.
Trump did not give remarks to the press.
Jan 19, 2025, 3:01 AM GMT
Photos show inauguration events, preps, protests
From events for the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump to excitement from eager attendees and outrage from protesters, here's a look at the most recent photos.
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President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump attend the Commander-In-Chief inaugural ball in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025.
Vice President-elect JD Vance speaks during dinner event
Vice President-elect JD Vance spoke at an inaugural event at the National Gallery of Art on Saturday night.
Vice President-elect JD Vance speaks during a dinner event at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025.
Vance arrived with his wife, Usha.
Vice President-elect JD Vance, left, and his wife, Usha Vance, arrive to a dinner event at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025.
Many of President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks were in attendance, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who's nominated to become the next health secretary.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., right, and his wife, Cheryl Hines, left, listen as Vice President-elect JD Vance speaks during a dinner event in Washington on Jan. 18, 2025.
