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Which network leads viewership for 2025 State of the Union?
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Trump's Second Inauguration Attracts 24.6 Million Viewers, Down From Previous Ceremonies; Fox News Leads
Jan 21, 2025, 11:42 PM
Donald Trump's second inauguration as the 47th President of the United States drew an average of 24.6 million viewers across 15 networks, marking a significant decline in viewership from previous inaugurations. The event saw a 27% decrease from the 33.8 million viewers who watched Joe Biden's inauguration in 2021, and a 21% drop from Trump's first inauguration in 2017, which attracted 31 million viewers. Fox News led the coverage with 10.3 million total viewers and 2 million in the key 25-54 demographic, outperforming other cable and broadcast networks. The inauguration peaked at 34.4 million viewers during a specific quarter-hour, indicating a high point of interest during the ceremony.
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