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Inauguration Day is an American tradition in which the president-elect takes an oath to become the country's next leader and steps into the position immediately after. The day will kick off at 9:30 a.m. with musical performances, followed by opening remarks at 11:30 a.m.

Donald Trump, who overcame impeachments, criminal indictments and a pair of assassination attempts to win another term in the White House, will be sworn in Monday as the 47th U.S. president taking charge as Republicans claim unified control of Washington and set out to reshape the country’s institutions.

Trump begins a second term after being sworn in as the 47th President of the United States. His inauguration moved inside the U.S. Capitol because of extreme cold.

From Barbra Streisand to Jamie Lee Curtis, many took to social media to make their feelings known as Trump was inaugurated on Monday. Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States at a ceremony at Capitol Hill on Monday.

Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th president of the United States by Chief Justice John Roberts as Melania Trump holds the Bible during the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, Pool)

President Donald Trump’s second inauguration seemed normal, but there were concerns about U.S. democracy lingering just beneath the surface.

Carrie Underwood will sing ‘America the Beautiful’ to headline the list of performers at Donald Trump’s inauguration

Their attendance marks the first time world leaders have been present at a U.S. president’s swearing-in ceremony, a historian said.

Lara Trump, wife of Eric Trump, attended the 2025 presidential inauguration in Washington, D.C., with her husband and their two children. As the youngest son of President Donald Trump, Eric and his family played a visible role at the event, with Lara Trump donning a navy ensemble for the occasion.

Following tradition, the day began with a worship service at St. John's Episcopal Church and a White House meeting between incoming and outgoing presidents.