President-elect Trump will be inaugurated inside the Capitol Rotunda on Jan. 20 among a of lawmakers, world leaders and allies. The decision to move the event inside the walls of Congress comes as a snow storm and frigid temperatures are expected to envelop Washington over the weekend.
Temperatures are expected to rally at 22 degrees Fahrenheit during Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance’s Monday oath of office. President Obama was sworn in outside amid a cold front with weather at 28 degrees for his 2009 inauguration.
President Ronald Reagan was the last commander-in-chief to be inaugurated indoors 40 years ago when he began his second term. Various celebrities and business moguls are expected to be in attendance including performers Carrie Underwood, Lee Greenwood, Christopher Macchio and the Village People.
Mark Zuckerburg, Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk are also slated to attend. Every living former president has also confirmed their presence while former first lady Michelle Obama and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) declined their invitation.
Trump’s restructured ceremony will be closed to the public but available for viewing online. NewsNation will air the event on cable channels, their website and streaming platforms.
C-Span will also offer live coverage without commentary as will NBC News.
A full list of Monday’s events can be found below:
- St. John’s Church Service
- Tea at the White House
- Swearing-In Ceremony at US Capitol
- Farewell to the Former President and Vice President
- US Capitol Departure Ceremony
- The President’s Signing Room Ceremony
- JCCIC Congressional Luncheon
- The President’s Review of the Troops
- Presidential Parade
- Oval Office Signing Ceremony at The White House
- Commander in Chief Ball
President Donald J. Trump delivers remarks - Liberty Inaugural Ball
President Donald J. Trump delivers remarks - Starlight Ball
President Donald J. Trump delivers remarks
