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 3:16AM GMT
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WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump returned from a campaign-style rally at a Washington, D.C., arena to the White House to sign more executive orders, including a sweeping one that pardoned those convicted of storming the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

Earlier after taking the oath of office and events at the Capitol, Trump spoke to a roaring crowd at Capital One Arena, where he also signed several executive orders.

After he is through signing the orders, Trump will attend inaugural balls tonight.

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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, 10:45 PM GMT

Butler County first responders enter arena

Butler County first responders have entered the arena to applause, including one holding the coat of Corey Comperatore, the volunteer firefighter killed during the assassination attempt on Trump at his July 13 rally in Pennsylvania.

A moment of silence was held in honor of Comperatore.

Jan 20, 2025, 10:39 PM GMT

Trump, Vance arrive at Capital One Arena

Trump and Melania Trump walked into Capital One Arena together as "Hail to the Chief" was played by a military band.

The atmosphere is similar to that of Trump's campaign rallies, with attendees clad in red "Make America Great Again" hats.

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive for at an indoor Presidential Inauguration parade event in Washington, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025.
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive for at an indoor Presidential Inauguration parade event in Washington, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025.

Trump shook hands with supporters in the crowd, many of whom held up their cellphones to film his entrance.

Vance was accompanied by his family when they arrived at the inaugural parade.

Second lady Usha Vance and Vice President JD Vance with their three children arrive on stage to an indoor Presidential Inauguration parade event in Washington on Jan. 20, 2025.
Second lady Usha Vance and Vice President JD Vance with their three children arrive on stage to an indoor Presidential Inauguration parade event in Washington on Jan. 20, 2025.

Supporters have been there all day, watching video of the swearing-in and other events.

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Jan 20, 2025, 11:01 PM GMT

Amy Klobuchar discusses Trump and Biden limo ride to the Capitol

Sen. Amy Klobuchar, chair of the congressional inaugural committee, called into ABC News Live after the ceremonies on Capitol Hill.

Klobuchar was in the motorcade with Trump and Biden as they rode together from the White House to the swearing-in the Capitol Rotunda.

Klobuchar was in the motorcade with Trump and Biden as they rode together from the White House to the swearing-in the Capitol Rotunda.

"I'm not going to reveal every detail, except to say maybe we did discuss football just a little bit, and some of the games yesterday," she said about what was discussed on the short trip. "And we also talked about the now-president's upcoming trip to Los Angeles, and I talked to him privately about that with the Olympics coming, and how important that is."

MORE | What Trump and Biden discussed in the limo

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Jan 20, 2025, 9:49 PM GMT

Inaugural parade taking place at Capital One Arena

Normally, the president and his entourage would walk down Pennsylvania Avenue to the White House after taking the oath of office.

Attendees watch at an Inauguration parade after President Donald Trump took the oath of office in Washington, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025.
Attendees watch at an Inauguration parade after President Donald Trump took the oath of office in Washington, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025.

But because of frigid temperatures in Washington, the events have been moved indoors to Capital One Arena.

The venue has the capacity to hold roughly 20,000 people. A desk has been set up on stage for Trump to sign some of the first executive orders of his administration.