Trump inauguration live updates: Trump family celebrates with event at golf club

There's a full slate of activities this weekend ahead of Monday's swearing-in.

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Last updated: Sunday, January 19, 2025 3:31AM GMT
Pres.-elect Trump returns to Washington ahead of inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump is returning to Washington ahead of his inauguration, amid protests in the city.

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.

Ahead of Inauguration Day, Trump held a reception and fireworks show Saturday night at his golf club in Virginia.

On Sunday, he will lay a wreath at Arlington National Cemetery and then hold 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.

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Jan 18, 2025, 7:23 PM

Watch ABC News coverage of Trump inauguration

ABC News will have comprehensive coverage throughout the inaugural events.

On Sunday, "This Week With George Stephanopoulos" will have a special edition previewing Monday's events.

Then 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.

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1:30 AM GMT

Trump arrives at private party at Virginia golf course

Trump and his family arrived at his golf course - Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Virginia - for a closed reception with a who's who of allies.

President-elect Donald Trump and Melania Trump arrive at Trump National Golf Club, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Sterling, Va.
President-elect Donald Trump and Melania Trump arrive at Trump National Golf Club, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Sterling, Va.

Guests include cabinet nominees such as Pete Hegseth, Kristi Noem and Lee Zeldin.

Trump and his family will then view fireworks at 9 p.m. from a viewing balcony.

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12:21 AM GMT

Trump lands in Virginia

The Special Air Mission plane carrying President-elect Donald Trump and his family has landed in Virginia at Washington Dulles International Airport.

President-elect Donald Trump and Melania Trump, walk off an Air Force Special Mission airplane as they arrive at Dulles International Airport on Jan. 18, 2025, in Dulles, Va.
President-elect Donald Trump and Melania Trump, walk off an Air Force Special Mission airplane as they arrive at Dulles International Airport on Jan. 18, 2025, in Dulles, Va.
ByMaryAlice Parks, Beatrice Peterson and Michelle Stoddart ABCNews logo
12:46 AM GMT

National Guard general talks about updated security plans

Maj. Gen. John Andonie, the commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard, told ABC News' MaryAlice Parks that he has "never felt more confident about" about the National Guard's security posture ahead of the big day.

The last-minute move inside the Capitol Rotunda is something that the National Guard members are adjusting to, but he added that their plan is still sound.

"We actually did rehearse several contingencies ... and that was just one of several contingencies we've been looking at. This is not a surprise," he said.

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Jan 18, 2025, 11:47 PM GMT

Trump cabinet picks gather at National Gallery of Art

President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks have gathered at the National Gallery of Art for an event ahead of the inauguration.

President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks pose for a photo at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025.
President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks pose for a photo at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025.

Those in attendance include Pete Hesgeth, Linda McMahon, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Scott Turner and Marco Rubio.