President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration events begin Saturday at his golf club in Virginia and will include four days of celebrations and ceremonies surrounding the official inauguration scheduled for Monday, with billionaires and three former presidents among those present. guests.
In recent days, reports have emerged about who is expected to attend and participate in the event, highlighting the absence of Michelle Obama and the alleged plans to attend by technology moguls.
The event will represent a bipartisan moment of acceptance of Trump’s most recent electoral victory and his strong influence on the political landscape of the United States. This comes in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic and Trump’s refusal to accept the results of the 2020 election, as well as the Capitol riot on January 6, which overshadowed President Joe Biden’s 2021 inauguration festivities. which Trump did not attend.
Even though his inaugural committee raised $170 million, Trump’s inauguration, which will feature three balls, is a relatively small event compared to previous events, such as those of former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, according to CNBC.
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When is Trump’s inauguration and what time does it start?
The swearing-in ceremony for Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance is scheduled for Monday at 12 p.m. ET, 11 a.m. ET, but the inaugural events will officially begin on Saturday.
What is the inauguration schedule?
Here’s the full list of events for opening weekend.
Saturday
- Reception and fireworks at Trump’s golf club in Virginia.
- Reception for the cabinet and dinner of the vice president.
Domingo
- Wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery.
- He will give a speech at a “victory rally” at the Capitol One Arena in Washington.
- He will give a speech at a candlelight dinner.
Monday
- Morning church service at St. John’s Church.
- Tea at the White House with the Bidens and Trumps in the morning.
- Main event: Swearing-in ceremony at the Capitol.
- Farewell to Biden and Harris.
- Signing ceremony in the Presidential Hall of the Capitol, where Trump is expected to sign nominations and other documents as his first official acts.
- You will attend a luncheon hosted by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies.
- Presidential review of the troops and presidential parade down Pennsylvania Avenue.
- Signing ceremony in the Oval Office of the White House.
- He will give speeches at the Commander in Chief’s Ball, the Inaugural Liberty Ball and the Starlight Ball.
Mars
- A National Prayer Service will conclude the official inaugural activities.
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How can I see the inauguration?
Major television networks will broadcast the inauguration live, and the White House will stream the events on its website.
Will Biden attend the inauguration?
Yes. Biden said in December that “of course” he would attend Trump’s inauguration, even though the Republican did not attend the Democrat’s inauguration in 2021 after refusing to accept his electoral defeat.
Will Kamala Harris attend Trump’s inauguration?
He is expected to attend, according to the Associated Press, as is customary for outgoing vice presidents and unelected presidential candidates.
This article was originally published by Forbes US
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