when does donald trump take office – Donald Trump is set to make history on Monday, January 20, 2025, as he becomes the first president since Grover Cleveland to serve non-consecutive terms. The 60th Presidential Inauguration, themed Our Enduring Democracy: A Constitutional Promise, will mark Trump’s return to the Oval Office and the official transfer of power from the Biden administration.
A Ceremony Adapted for the Times
In a break from tradition, the inauguration ceremony will take place inside the Capitol Rotunda rather than on the West Front steps. This last-minute change, announced by Trump himself, comes in response to forecasts of dangerously cold weather in Washington, D.C.
The ceremony, scheduled to begin at 11:30 a.m. ET, will feature a series of carefully choreographed events
- Vice President-elect JD Vance will be sworn in by Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh
- Chief Justice John Roberts will administer the presidential oath to Trump at noon
- Trump will deliver his inaugural address, outlining his vision for his second term
- A symbolic pass in review of troops will follow
- The day will conclude with a presidential parade at Capital One Arena, replacing the traditional outdoor procession
Star-Studded Performances and Interfaith Blessings
The inauguration will showcase a diverse array of musical talent. Country superstar Carrie Underwood will perform America the Beautiful, accompanied by the Armed Forces Chorus and the U.S. Naval Academy Glee Club. Opera singer Christopher Macchio, dubbed America’s Tenor, will lend his voice to “Oh, America!” and the National Anthem.
Religious leaders from various faiths will offer invocations and benedictions, reflecting the nation’s diverse spiritual landscape. Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Rev. Franklin Graham, Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman, Imam Husham Al-Husainy, Pastor Lorenzo Sewell, and Father Frank Mann are among those scheduled to participate.
As the nation watches this historic event unfold, all eyes will be on President Trump’s inaugural address, where he is expected to outline his vision for uniting a divided country and advancing his “America First” agenda in his second term.
