Several hundred people watch Donald Trump's inauguration live. Guests from around the world include Argentine President Javier Milei, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Chinese Vice President Han Zheng.
Due to the weather, the swearing-in ceremony Donald Trump for the 47th president USA it takes place not on the steps in front of the entrance to the Capitol, as is usually the case, but inside the Capitol Rotunda.
About 800 people gathered at the site. Another 1,300 people are in Emancipation Hall and another 500 are in the Capitol Visitation Center. The media circulated photos of the president talking to each other Argentina Javier Milei and the Prime Minister Italian Giorgia Meloni or Elon Musk, who was present in the room.
Javier Milei and Giorgia Meloni at the inauguration of Donald Trump PAP/EPA/SAUL LOEB / POOL
Politicians, businessmen and more. Guests at Donald Trump's inauguration
Chinese Vice President Han Zheng is also on site. When the media began reporting on Donald Trump's unprecedented invitations to world leaders, their recipients included, among others: the leader of the People's Republic of China, Xi Jinping. On Thursday, however, the Financial Times determined that this one will not show up at the inaugurationand instead of him, a high-ranking government official will attend the swearing-in ceremony.
Guests awaiting the swearing-in of Donald Trump EPA/KENNY HOLSTON
Those present also include: Trump's former rival for the presidency and potential member of his administration Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump's former rival for the Republican nomination and his current colleague Vivek Ramaswamy, and the president's future chief of staff Susie Wiles. Former Speakers of the House of Representatives Kevin McCarthy, John Boehner and Newt Gingrich, and senators Rand Paul, Joni Ernst and Ted Cruz can also be seen on site. The inauguration guests also include: media tycoon Rupert Murdoch, Google CEO Sundar Pichai, owner of Meta Mark ZuckerbergApple CEO Tim Cook, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew and the founder of Amazon Jeff Bezos. Former hockey player Wayne Gretzky was also seen at the event.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, Google CEO Sundar Pichai and Elon Musk PAP/EPA/SAUL LOEB
Future White House chief of staff Susie Wiles and one of the richest women in the world Miriam AdelsonPAP/EPA/CHIP SOMODEVILLA
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg with wife Priscilla Chan (left) PAP/EPA/SAUL LOEB
OpenAI CEO Sam AltmanPAP/EPA/Al Drago
Lauren Sanchez, Jeff Bezos, Sundar Pichai and Elon MuskPAP/EPA/SAUL LOEB / POOL
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew PAP/EPA/KEVIN LAMARQUE
Former presidents are also present in the Capitol Rotunda Barack Obama and Bill Clinton. The second one is accompanied by his wife Hillary Clinton. Michelle Obama before announced that she would be absent. Also on hand are George W. Bush, Laura Bush, Joe and Jill Biden and Kamala Harris and Douglas Emhoff.
Bill and Hillary Clinton, George W. Bush and Laura Bush and Barack Obama EPA/SAUL LOEB/POOL
Joe Biden and Kamala HarrisReuters
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Plan for the president's swearing-in
During the swearing-in ceremony, the term of office formally ends Joe Biden and Donald Trump's rule will begin. New Vice President JD Vance was the first to be sworn in. Trump then took the oath. Then the head of state began to deliver a speech. Donald Trump outlines his goals for the four years of his presidency. The next step is for the president to sign key documents, such as nominations, memorandums, proclamations and orders, in the Presidential Room at the Capitol.
Then the president will attend an official lunch on Capitol Hill with congressional representatives and a military review. In the evening, Trump is scheduled to appear at three inaugural balls in Washington. Commander-in-Chief Ball is dedicated to the army. The Liberty Inaugural Ball will bring together Republican supporters. In turn, the Starlight Ball will be dedicated to wealthy donors and will be attended by, among others: Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg. The president is to deliver speeches at each of them.
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