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Trump inauguration live updates: President-elect arrives in Washington

There's a full slate of activities this weekend ahead of Monday's swearing-in.

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Last updated: Sunday, January 19, 2025 3:03AM GMT
Pres.-elect Trump returns to Washington ahead of inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump is returning to Washington ahead of his inauguration, amid protests in the city.

WASHINGTON -- The inauguration of President-elect Donald J. Trump will take place on Monday, Jan. 20. Trump will take the oath of office as the 47th president of the United States and JD Vance will take the oath of office as vice president.

This is Trump's second inauguration as president. The first was as the 45th president on Jan. 20, 2017.

Ahead of Inauguration Day, Trump held a reception and fireworks show Saturday night at his golf club in Virginia.

On Sunday, he will lay a wreath at Arlington National Cemetery and then hold a "Make America Great Again Victory Rally" in Washington ahead of Monday's swearing-in ceremony, which has now been moved inside to the Capitol Rotunda because of frigid temperatures in the nation's capital.

ABC News' Ivan Pereira, Nadine El-Bawab, and Stacey Dec contributed to this report.

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Jan 18, 2025, 7:23 PM

Watch ABC News coverage of Trump inauguration

ABC News will have comprehensive coverage throughout the inaugural events.

On Sunday, "This Week With George Stephanopoulos" will have a special edition previewing Monday's events.

Then watch a special edition of "Good Morning America" on Monday at 7 a.m. EST, followed by a day-long report beginning at 9 a.m. EST led by "World News Tonight" anchor and managing editor David Muir.

A primetime special anchored by Muir, "The Second Inauguration of Donald J. Trump - An ABC News Special," will air that night at 10 p.m. EST on ABC and the next day on Hulu.

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Jan 18, 2025, 7:22 PM GMT

Crews scramble for eleventh-hour venue change

Crews inside the Capitol were hard at work Saturday getting chairs, a stage and other furniture set up in the rotunda for an eleventh-hour change of venue.

A worker pushes equipment in front of a stand in the Rotunda on Jan. 17, 2025 where President-elect Donald Trump is due to take the oath of office at the Capitol in Washington.
A worker pushes equipment in front of a stand in the Rotunda on Jan. 17, 2025 where President-elect Donald Trump is due to take the oath of office at the Capitol in Washington.

On Friday, President-elect Donald Trump said the inauguration would move indoors due to freezing weather expected in Washington, D.C.

Officials inspect the construction of a stand in the Rotunda on Jan. 17, 2024, where President-elect Donald Trump is due to take the oath of office at the Capitol in Washington.
Officials inspect the construction of a stand in the Rotunda on Jan. 17, 2024, where President-elect Donald Trump is due to take the oath of office at the Capitol in Washington.

Due to this change, the "vast majority of ticketed guests will not be able to attend the ceremonies in person," according to the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies. "Those with tickets for the Presidential Platform and members of Congress will be able to attend in person."

Workers build a stage in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda in Washington Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, for the 60th Presidential Inauguration which was moved indoors because of cold temperatures.
Workers build a stage in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda in Washington Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, for the 60th Presidential Inauguration which was moved indoors because of cold temperatures.
Workers build a stage in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda in Washington Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, for the 60th Presidential Inauguration which was moved indoors because of cold temperatures.
Workers build a stage in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda in Washington Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, for the 60th Presidential Inauguration which was moved indoors because of cold temperatures.
Workers build a stage in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda in Washington Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, for the 60th Presidential Inauguration which was moved indoors.
Workers build a stage in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda in Washington Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, for the 60th Presidential Inauguration which was moved indoors.
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Jan 18, 2025, 7:00 PM GMT

Get the latest updates on Trump's inaugural events

Welcome to our live blog, in which we'll share news about the weekend inaugural events for President-elect Donald J. Trump.

We'll also stream ABC News Live coverage as the network covers the inauguration.

Trump arrives in Washington, D.C. today and over the course of the weekend will attend events including a wreath laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, a rally at Capital One Arena, and more.

Click here for the latest stories and videos about the inauguration of President-elect Donald J. Trump.

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