Trump inauguration live updates: Donald Trump moves swiftly to implement his new agenda

Donald Trump took the presidential oath for a second time at the Capitol.

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Last updated: Tuesday, January 21, 2025 12:25AM GMT
LIVE: The second inauguration of Donald J. Trump
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WASHINGTON -- Having been sworn in and after events at the Capitol, President Donald Trump's inauguration moved to Capital One Arena, where he addressed supporters and signed several executive orders.

Normally, the president and his entourage would walk down Pennsylvania Avenue to the White House after taking the oath of office and watch the parade from a reviewing stand. But because of frigid temperatures in Washington, events were moved indoors.

After the event, Trump departed for the Oval Office, where he'll sign more executive orders.

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Jan 20, 2025, 3:26 PM

Watch ABC News coverage of Trump inauguration

ABC News will have comprehensive coverage throughout the inaugural events -- 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 Monday night at 10 p.m. EST on ABC and Tuesday on Hulu.

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Jan 20, 2025, 10:40 AM

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 signs an executive order as he attends an indoor Presidential Inauguration parade event at Capital One Arena, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington.
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Jan 20, 2025, 8:24 PM GMT

White House raises flag to full staff after Trump signs proclamation

The flag at the White House has been raised after Trump signed a proclamation for flags to be flown at full staff on all inauguration days.

The flag had been at half-staff following President Jimmy Carter's death on Dec. 29. Trump is ordering the flag to return to half-staff on Tuesday for the remainder of the 30-day period, which began the day of 100-year-old Carter's death.

Last week, House Speaker Mike Johnson ordered that the flags at the Capitol be raised for the inauguration.

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Jan 20, 2025, 8:35 PM GMT

Trump advisers, DOJ prepare for legal challenges

With a flurry of executive orders expected today, President Donald Trump's top advisers, including his incoming Department of Justice leadership, are preparing for a storm of legal challenges to some of the most controversial ones.

"We're going to get sued on all of these things," one top Trump adviser said, adding that the volume of litigation is expected to be a full-time job for Trump's DOJ.

President Donald Trump, center, takes part in a signing ceremony in the President's Room, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington.
President Donald Trump, center, takes part in a signing ceremony in the President's Room, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington.

Trump has privately told advisers that he believes flooding the zone with executive orders will lead to lawsuits that may be less effective given the volume of actions he plans to take.

During Trump's first administration, he faced upwards of 400 lawsuits challenging his actions. His advisers anticipate more than that this time.

There will be a team inside the Justice Department that is dedicated just to defending Trump's actions in court, sources said.

-ABC News' Katherine Faulders

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Jan 20, 2025, 8:15 PM GMT

White House décor transitions from Biden to Trump

The transition from the Biden White House to the Trump White House is well underway and crews are working quickly to make the changes before Trump arrives later this afternoon, but the choices are nearly identical to his first term.

In the Oval Office, gold curtains have returned behind the Resolute Desk, as well as the red-and-beige carpet with green leaves that covered the wood floor.

As Trump sits at his desk, the portrait of President Andrew Jackson returned to the wall on his left side, just as it was during his first term. Biden had a portrait of Benjamin Franklin.

To Trump's right, where Biden hung a 1917 flag-decorated Childe Hassam painting, President Abraham Lincoln is now back on display.

Other areas of the West Wing still need to be unboxed. In the Cabinet Room is a cardboard box with "DJT Office Bibles" written on the side.

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Jan 20, 2025, 7:42 PM GMT

Politicians attend inauguration luncheon

Members of Congress, officials joining the new administration and tech leaders including Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg have congregated for an inauguration luncheon at the Capitol.

Sen. Amy Klobuchar, who chairs the Inaugural committee, is seated between Trump and Vance.