Donald Trump Inauguration Live updates: Donald Trump sworn in as US president. For his second term, he has promised to push the limits of executive power, deport millions of immigrants, secure retribution against his political enemies and transform the role of the US on the world stage. The ceremony at noon completes a triumphant comeback for a political disruptor who survived two impeachment trials, a felony conviction, two assassination attempts and an indictment for attempting to overturn his 2020 election loss.
He is expected to sign a torrent of executive actions on Monday - a source said there would be more than 200. The orders are expected to include border security, mass deportations, rolling back government diversity initiatives, pardoning Jan. 6, 2021, US Capitol attack defendants, boosting oil and gas production, and replacing thousands of career government bureaucrats.
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Trump's remarks
On energy policy
"Today I will also declare a national energy emergency. We will drill, baby, drill."
"America will be a manufacturing nation once again."
"I will direct all members of my cabinet to marshal the vast powers at their disposal to defeat what was record inflation and rapidly bring down costs and prices."
"We will be a rich nation again and it is that liquid gold under our feet that will help to do it."
"We will end the Green New Deal and we will revoke the electric vehicle mandate, saving our auto industry."
On the border
"First I will declare a national emergency at our southern border"
"I will send troops to the southern border to repel the disastrous invasion of our country."
"Under the orders I sign today, we will also be designating the cartels as foreign terrorist organizations."
Trump on his second administration
"January 20th, 2025 is Liberation Day."
"National unity is now returning to America."
"Today I will sign a series of historic executive orders.
With these actions, we will begin the complete restoration of America and the revolution of common sense."
"The Golden Age of America begins right now."
"From this day forward, our country will flourish and be respected again all over the world. We will be the envy of every nation, and we will not allow ourselves to be taken advantage of any longer."
"Our top priority will be to create a nation that is proud, prosperous and free."
"America will soon be greater, stronger and far more exceptional than ever before."
ON RECENT HISTORY
"As we gather today our government confronts a crisis of trust. For many years, a radical and corrupt establishment has extracted power and wealth from our citizens."
Trump takes oath as 47th US President
JD VANCE took oath as VP.
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The former first and second ladies that aren’t attending
While former Vice President Mike Pence is in attendance at Trump’s inauguration, his wife, former second lady Karen, is not. Karen Pence snubbed the Trumps earlier this month at former President Jimmy Carter’s funeral, where she ignored Melania Trump’s efforts to shake her hand. Michelle Obama also chose not to attend.
Former vice presidents have arrived
Dan Quayle and Mike Pence arrived on the platform with a standing ovation from members of both the House and Senate.
President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance arrive at the Capitol ahead of their inauguration.
Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh will administer oath of office to Vance
Kavanaugh has known Vance and his wife, Usha, since their days at Yale Law School.
Vance was among Kavanaugh’s students in a law school seminar in 2011. He later employed Usha Vance as a law clerk when Kavanaugh was a judge on the federal appeals court in Washington. She went on to serve as a clerk to Chief Justice John Roberts.
Biden says he wrote a letter to Trump
It’s become a tradition for the outgoing president to write a letter to his successor and leave it in the drawer of the Oval Office desk for the new president to find. Biden declined to say what he said in the note. Trump wrote Biden a note four years ago.
New York’s governor orders flags to be raised to full height
The move came after a Hochul spokesperson said last week that flags would remain at half-staff following the death of former President Jimmy Carter. Flags will be returned to half staff on Tuesday, Hochul said in a statement. “Regardless of your political views, the American tradition of the peaceful transition of power is something to celebrate,” said Hochul, a Democrat.
The Trumps have arrived at the White House
They met the Bidens on a gold-trimmed red carpet, exchanging greetings and posing for photos ahead of a private meeting over tea and coffee.
“Welcome home,” Biden said to Trump after the president-elect stepped out of the car.
Biden wrapped his hand around Trump’s upper arm to escort him inside the mansion.
Biden welcomes Trump at the White House for a preinaugural tea, restoring traditions around peaceful transfer of power.
Inauguration ceremony begins in the Capitol Rotunda
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Combined Choirs kicked off the inaugural ceremonies Monday with a musical prelude. The students wore all black with a red scarf embossed with their university logo.
Their voices echoed into the Capitol dome where in just a few hours Trump will be sworn in as the 47th President.
JD Vance arrives at the White House
Outgoing Vice President Kamala Harris greeted the vice president-elect when he arrived.
Usually, only the president-elect comes to the White House on Inauguration Day before the swearing-in.
Bidens post a final selfie from the White House
“One more selfie for the road. We love you, America,” the post on the social platform X read.
Key people from Trump’s first administration among attendees of indoor event
The lineup will include Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, who served as Trump’s press secretary, along with former aide Kellyanne Conway and Texas Rep. Ronny Jackson, who was Trump’s White House physician.
Former White House adviser Peter Navarro, who served prison time related to the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol and is returning to Trump’s administration as a senior counselor for trade and manufacturing, is also expected to give remarks.
Kash Patel, Trump’s pick to lead the FBI, and Trump’s “border czar” Tom Homan will also attend.
UPDATE: Trump arrives at Washington DC church
Donald Trump's family arrives at a Washington DC church ahead of his inauguration at 12:00 EST (17:00 GMT).
Trump leaves church for White House
Trump has left St. John’s Episcopal Church after a prayer service ahead of the inauguration.
He and his wife, Melania, are next expected to be welcomed by President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden, where they will share tea and coffee at the White House.
The private meeting is another presidential transition tradition.
It’s a stark departure from four years ago, when Trump refused to acknowledge Biden’s victory or attend his inauguration.
UPDATE: FAQs
What time is the inauguration?: Trump’s swearing-in ceremony, moved inside the Capitol due to intense cold, is scheduled to begin at noon ET. But festivities will start earlier when the incoming president arrives for church service at St. John’s Episcopal.
The performers: Country singer Carrie Underwood will sing “America the Beautiful” at the swearing-in ceremony. Lee Greenwood and Opera singer Christopher Macchino will also perform. A slurry of other stars are scheduled to perform at evening balls.
The attendees: All living presidents are expected to be present along with foreign dignitaries from China, Argentina and Italy. Tech billionaires and donors Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos, are expected to be in attendance. Notable absences will include former first lady Michelle Obama and former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi.
UPDATE: Who is attending Trump's inauguration?
Aside from world leaders, Tech CEOs Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg will be among the attendees, according to a source familiar with planning for the event. US senators, congresspeople and former presidents and first ladies are also expected to be on the guest list. The swearing-in ceremony has been moved indoors, due to the bitter cold, which greatly reduces the number of people able to watch in person. More than 220,000 ticketed guests had been due to watch from the US Capitol grounds.
Foreign leaders descend upon Washington for Inauguration Day
Trump may be breaking a tradition on Inauguration Day. No heads of state have previously made an official visit to the US for the inauguration. It’s not clear whether foreign leaders will attend the swearing-in ceremony or other events such as inaugural balls. Argentina’s President Javier Milei and Italy’s Premier Giorgia Meloni have spoken about being invited. The offices of Ecuadorean President Daniel Noboa and Paraguayan President Santiago Peña have also said they were invited and were planning to attend. The Salvadoran ambassador to the U.S. said there had been an invitation to the country’s President Nayib Bukele, but he is not likely to attend.