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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, 7:46 PM GMT

Tens of thousands are expected at the 'People's March,' organizers say

The People's March, a feminist-led progressive movement, kicked off on Saturday with tens of thousands of attendees.

Demonstrators walk on the street as they participate in the People's March, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Washington.
Demonstrators walk on the street as they participate in the People's March, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Washington.

The rally aims to bring attention to reproductive freedoms.

The event is a rebranding from the 2017 Women's March to bring attention to key issues including LGBT and reproductive rights, D.C. statehood and environmental issues. Organizers expected more than 50,000 attendees, according to permits filed with the National Park Service.

While the cold may deter some protesters from President-elect Donald Trump's second inauguration ceremony, law enforcement and organizers told ABC News that several protests and major events are still planned throughout the weekend.

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Jan 18, 2025, 7:30 PM GMT

Capitol's outdoor inauguration stage comes down

After weeks of construction and planning, crews began to dismantle the outdoor inauguration stage that was supposed to be used Monday.

The West Front of the U.S. Capitol is seen on Jan. 17, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
The West Front of the U.S. Capitol is seen on Jan. 17, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
The east front U.S. Capitol outdoor inauguration setup is shown on Jan. 18, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
The east front U.S. Capitol outdoor inauguration setup is shown on Jan. 18, 2025, in Washington, D.C.

The last time the inauguration was moved indoors was during President Ronald Reagan's second inauguration in 1985.

Workers break down parts of the tents set outside for the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 18, 2025.
Workers break down parts of the tents set outside for the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 18, 2025.
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Jan 18, 2025, 7:25 PM GMT

Trump warns supporters to stay indoors

Monday's forecast for the inauguration will be the coldest in 40 years, and Trump has warned his supporters to stay indoors.

"I don't want to see people hurt, or injured, in any way. It is dangerous conditions for the tens of thousands of Law Enforcement, First Responders, Police K9s and even horses, and hundreds of thousands of supporters that will be outside for many hours on the 20th," he said Friday in a Truth Social post.

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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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