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Donald Trump, 78, to Be Inaugurated Indoors as 47th U.S. President on January 20

Jan 20, 2025, 04:48 AM

Donald Trump is set to be inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States on Monday, January 20, 2025. At 78 years old, he will become the oldest U.S. president to take office. The ceremony, traditionally held outdoors, has been relocated to the Capitol Rotunda due to frigid weather conditions in Washington, D.C., marking the first indoor inauguration in 40 years. Trump will take the oath of office at noon ET, succeeding Joe Biden, and Vice President-elect JD Vance will also be sworn in. The day will feature an inaugural address, a signing ceremony in the Oval Office, and a parade relocated to the Capital One Arena. Security measures have been heightened, with 48 kilometers of barriers and 25,000 police officers deployed following past threats. Trump defeated Kamala Harris in the 2024 election and will begin his term with a traditional tea meeting with Biden. The event will conclude with celebratory balls and performances, including Carrie Underwood singing "America the Beautiful." Trump has outlined plans to sign executive orders immediately after taking office, focusing on immigration, environmental regulations, and other policy priorities.