Donald Trump's Inauguration: Schedule and Special Guests

washington - A detailed look at the events surrounding Donald Trump's presidential inauguration at the Capitol.

Inauguration Day Events

Learn about the schedule for Donald Trump's inauguration, starting with a church service at St. John's Church in Washington followed by a visit to the White House to meet with outgoing President Joe Biden. The ceremony will take place indoors at the Capitol due to expected cold weather. Following the inauguration, Trump plans to sign a series of executive orders, including immigration policies and pardons.

Ceremony Details

The inauguration ceremony will be held indoors at the Capitol for the first time in forty years. Only 600 guests will be in attendance, with an additional 20,000 watching via livestream at the Capitol One Arena. The event will be led by Chief Justice John Roberts, and Trump will recite a 35-word oath to officially become the 47th President of the United States.

Special Guests and Performances

Notable guests attending the inauguration include foreign leaders such as Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Chinese Vice President Han Zheng. Tech CEOs Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg will also be present. Entertainment will be provided by Carrie Underwood and Christopher Macchio, with a special performance by The Village People. Former First Lady Michelle Obama will not be in attendance, breaking a tradition of former First Ladies attending the inauguration.

Post-Inauguration Plans

After the ceremony, Trump plans to immediately start signing executive orders, focusing on immigration policies and pardons. He also aims to deport millions of undocumented immigrants and overturn environmental regulations. Additionally, Trump intends to grant pardons to over 1000 individuals involved in the Capitol riot four years ago.