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The newly elected president Donald Trump will take a victory lap at a campaign-style rally in Washington, DC, a day before he is sworn in for his second term, four years after losing the election.
The “Make America Great Again” victory rally at Capital One Arena is just one of many events celebrating the new administration. It will also be Trump’s first major speech in Washington since he called his supporters to a march on January 6, 2021.
With freezing cold weather gripping much of the US Northeast, Monday’s inauguration ceremony was moved inside the Capitol rotunda. Last time this happened in Ronald ReaganHis second inauguration in 1985.
President-elect, Melania Trumpand their son, Barron Trumparrived in the DC area on Saturday night and traveled to the Trump National Golf Club in Virginia to watch the fireworks.
earlier in the day, thousands of protesters marched to the Lincoln Memorial that reenacts the demonstrations when Trump first took office.
The Independent learned that Trump will begin his term with only a quarter of the staff it needs — the notable failure of the Project 2025 plan to fill all roles from day one.
Trump reveals three themes of his inaugural speech
The president-elect, who will be sworn in for his second term at the Capitol in Washington, also said he would sign about 100 executive orders on his first day, with a focus on immigration.
Phil ThomasJanuary 19, 2025 10:00 p.m
When will Trump sign his planned executive orders tomorrow?
CNN’s Kaitlan Collins reports that Donald Trump’s current plan is to sign executive orders on Capitol Hill after he is sworn in. She quotes Jason Miller, Trump’s political strategist.
He will then sign more orders when he arrives at the Capitol One arena, where his supporters will watch the inauguration, now that it has been moved indoors.
Miller warns that plans change.
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Who is performing at Trump’s inauguration tomorrow?
However, the inauguration ceremony will be more than just a swearing-in – Trump’s team has just announced the schedule of events, revealing who will be performing at the event, The world of spectators reports.
Here’s what you need to know about Trump and Vance’s inauguration lineup:
Oliver O’Connell19 January 2025 21:30
Kid Rock kicks off the afternoon shows
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