Trump inauguration live updates: Trump family celebrates with event at golf club

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 3:31AM 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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Vice President-elect JD Vance speaks during dinner event

Vice President-elect JD Vance spoke at an inaugural event at the National Gallery of Art on Saturday night.

Vice President-elect JD Vance speaks during a dinner event at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025.
Vice President-elect JD Vance speaks during a dinner event at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025.

Vance arrived with his wife, Usha.

Vice President-elect JD Vance, left, and his wife, Usha Vance, arrive to a dinner event at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025.
Vice President-elect JD Vance, left, and his wife, Usha Vance, arrive to a dinner event at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025.

Many of President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks were in attendance, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who's nominated to become the next health secretary.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., right, and his wife, Cheryl Hines, left, listen as Vice President-elect JD Vance speaks during a dinner event in Washington on Jan. 18, 2025.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., right, and his wife, Cheryl Hines, left, listen as Vice President-elect JD Vance speaks during a dinner event in Washington on Jan. 18, 2025.
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Trump to meet with Johnson, Thune on 1st full day in office

President-elect Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with Senate Majority Leader John Thune and House Speaker Mike Johnson on Tuesday, Trump's first full day in office, multiple sources told ABC News.

The meetings are expected to take place separately at the White House and will mark one of Trump's first meetings as president.

It comes as the president-elect pushes his party to pass sweeping legislation on the border, energy and taxes. The meeting with Thune also comes as the Senate considers Trump's Cabinet nominees.

Offices for the Speaker of the House and the Majority Leader declined to comment.

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1:56 AM GMT

Guard troops will wear special patch at inauguration

When thousands of National Guard forces and law enforcement officers locked down Washington during racial protests and the Jan. 6 riot four years ago, the blur of camouflage and helmets made it nearly impossible to tell the difference between cops and troops.

Violent rioters, loyal to President Donald Trump, storm the Capitol in Washington, Jan. 6, 2021.
Violent rioters, loyal to President Donald Trump, storm the Capitol in Washington, Jan. 6, 2021.

This year's inauguration will be different.

National Guard leaders have authorized the use of a special shoulder patch with the Guard motto "Always Ready, Always There," to ensure that people coming to the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump on Monday will know who is who.

An Army National Guard soldier displays an American flag and the distinctive patch worn by personnel supporting the upcoming inauguration at Joint Base Andrews, Md. Jan. 14, 2025.
An Army National Guard soldier displays an American flag and the distinctive patch worn by personnel supporting the upcoming inauguration at Joint Base Andrews, Md. Jan. 14, 2025.

"It is to make sure it's easier to identify who's participating for the National Guard," said Brig. Gen. Leland Blanchard II, adjutant general of the Washington, D.C., Guard. The patch, he added, will "connect each of the participants from the National Guard back to the mission set, back to what they're doing and the importance of participating in this peaceful transition."

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Trump arrives at private party at Virginia golf course

Trump and his family arrived at his golf course - Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Virginia - for a closed reception with a who's who of allies.

President-elect Donald Trump and Melania Trump arrive at Trump National Golf Club, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Sterling, Va.
President-elect Donald Trump and Melania Trump arrive at Trump National Golf Club, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Sterling, Va.

Guests include cabinet nominees such as Pete Hegseth, Kristi Noem and Lee Zeldin.

Trump and his family will then view fireworks at 9 p.m. from a viewing balcony.