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Donald Trump to Be Inaugurated as 47th U.S. President for Second Non-Consecutive Term on January 20

Jan 18, 2025, 02:24 PM

Donald J. Trump is set to be inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States on Monday, January 20, 2025, marking his return to the White House for a second, non-consecutive term. Trump will become the second U.S. president in history to serve non-consecutive terms, following Grover Cleveland. The inauguration will take place in Washington, D.C., with extensive live coverage planned by multiple media outlets, including Univision, Telemundo, BBC Mundo, and Sky News. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. ET, with additional programming and analysis throughout the day. Trump's return to power comes amid discussions of potential policy shifts, including changes to immigration, trade, and foreign relations, particularly with Latin America and China. His administration begins with Republican control of Congress, and Marco Rubio is expected to serve as Secretary of State.