Four years after departing the Oval Office, Donald Trump makes his return, becoming president once again. This term, Trump is taking his presidential post alongside J.D. Vance, who becomes the 50th U.S. Vice President.
CNN reports that while former president Barack Obama is set to attend Trump’s inauguration, his wife and former first lady Michelle Obama will not be in attendance. Meanwhile, former president and first lady duos George W. Bush and Laura Bush, as well as Bill and Hillary Clinton, are reportedly attending.
As for celebrity attendees, Amber Rose, UFC CEO Dana White, Caitlyn Jenner, Bryce Hall, political commentator Megyn Kelly, comedian Theo Von, Logan and Jake Paul, and the Nelk Boys will all be in D.C. today, per TMZ.
While the inauguration has reportedly been moved indoors due to frigid temperatures, here is more information for those who are interested in watching from home.
Keep reading for everything you need to know about Donald Trump’s 2025 inauguration.
When is Donald Trump’s 2025 inauguration?
Trump’s second inauguration is taking place on today, Jan. 20.
What time is Trump’s inauguration?
Trump is set to be sworn in at or around 12 p.m. ET. today.
Watch Trump inauguration live: Where to watch Trump get sworn in
Major news outlets, including ABC, CBS, CNN, C-SPAN, Fox News, NBC, and NewsNation will be livestreaming the event. Those with live TV streaming service subscriptions such as Hulu + Live TV, fuboTV and YouTube TV can tune into cable news outlets that way as well.
Trump inauguration performers: Who is singing at Trump’s second inauguration?
American Idol winner and new judge Carrie Underwood will be performing “America the Beautiful” at Trump’s swearing-in ceremony. Per the Associated Press, Underwood shared the following statement about her decision to sing at the ceremony: “I love our country and am honored to have been asked to sing at the Inauguration and to be a small part of this historic event. I am humbled to answer the call at a time when we must all come together in the spirit of unity and looking to the future.”
According to Fox News, Underwood will be joined by the Armed Forces Choir and the United States Naval Academy Glee Club.
Christopher Macchio will sing “The Star Spangled Banner” at the ceremony, and Lee Greenwood will also perform, per ABC News.
Meanwhile, the Village People agreed to perform at “inaugural activities, including at least one event with President Elect Trump,” per a Facebook statement from the group’s lead singer, Victor Willis.
ABC News reports that The Village People, Kid Rock, Billy Ray Cyrus, Lee Greenwood, and Liberty University’s Praise Choir will be performing at the Make America Great Again Victory Rally, while The Village People and Jason Aldean will sing at Monday night’s Liberty Ball. The Commander-in-Chief Ball, which also takes place on Monday night, will have Rascal Flatts and Parker McCollum performing, and Gavin DeGraw is singing at the Starlight Ball.
