Trump inauguration: Live broadcast of the ceremony

In the Capitol Rotunda, the inauguration ceremony is beginning. First, the elected Vice President J.D. Vance will take the oath, followed by Trump taking the oath. RBC-Ukraine is also running a live text broadcast.

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The inauguration ceremony of Donald Trump is expected to gather millions of viewers worldwide. The event will be streamed by American TV channels, news media, and the White House on its official website, and platforms like YouTube and X.

This inauguration marks the 60th in US history and the second for Donald Trump.

The Republican previously served as the 45th President of the United States and, after a break, is returning to the Oval Office as the 47th leader of the nation.

This return is being called historic since only one US president, Grover Cleveland in the late 19th century, has served two non-consecutive terms (as the 22nd and 24th president).

Details of the ceremony

Venue

The presidential inauguration is traditionally held at the west front of the Capitol building in Washington, D.C. However, the ceremony has been moved indoors due to severe cold this year. The President and Vice President will take their oaths in the Capitol Rotunda, and the parade will be held at the Capital One Arena, accommodating thousands of spectators.

Time

Official events will commence on January 20 at noon Eastern Standard Time. According to the US Constitution, the previous president's term ends precisely at noon on January 20.

Attendees

Former presidents George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and Barack Obama, members of Congress, Supreme Court justices, and military officials will attend the ceremony. The 46th president, Joe Biden, and his wife will also be present.

Trump will be greeted by diplomatic representatives from foreign nations and several state leaders, including Argentina's leader, Javier Milei, Italian Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, President of El Salvador, Nayib Bukele, Opposition leader of Georgia, Salome Zurabishvili.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has also received an invitation from Trump, but China's Vice President, Han Zheng, will represent the country instead.

Major sponsors, including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, and TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew, were issued VIP tickets.

The ceremony will also feature performances by country music and opera stars.

Security measures

Washington, D.C., will have heightened security during Trump's inauguration. The city center is cordoned off, barriers and checkpoints are in place for spectators, and flights over the capital are prohibited. Military units, the National Guard, and the police are involved in ensuring public safety.

Events on Inauguration Day

The schedule for January 20 includes events running from morning until late evening:

• Morning service at St. John’s Church in Washington, D.C.
• Traditional tea at the White House. A symbolic goodbye from President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden before Donald and Melania Trump take over the White House.
• Official ceremonies at the Capitol: Starting at noon local time. Vice President J.D. Vance and President Donald Trump will take their oaths, followed by Trump’s inaugural speech.
• Departure of the 46th President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will officially leave office.
• Signing of transitional documents and photographs in the President’s Room at the Capitol.
• Inaugural luncheon hosted at the Capitol with Trump, Senate, and House leaders in attendance.
• Presidential parade.

After the parade, President Trump will sign his first executive orders in the White House's Oval Office.

In the evening, multiple balls and parties will take place across the capital, with the President and First Lady attending several.

Sources: official websites (usa.gov, senate.gov) and articles from CBS News and The Washington Post.