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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.

ByKelsey Walsh, Lalee Ibssa and Soo Rin Kim ABCNews logo
3:33 AM GMT

Trump kicks off inauguration festivities with fireworks show

After mingling in the clubhouse for nearly an hour, President-elect Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump made their way to the balcony at Trump National Golf Club for a fireworks show.

Together, they listened to a live performance of "Hallelujah," "Ave Maria," "How great art Thou," and "God Bless America" while holding hands. Trump was seen whispering "wow" to the display and chatting briefly with Melania; however, their expressions remained stoic throughout the show.

President-elect Donald Trump, Melania Trump and family watch fireworks at Trump National Golf Club, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Sterling, Va.
President-elect Donald Trump, Melania Trump and family watch fireworks at Trump National Golf Club, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Sterling, Va.
President-elect Donald Trump, right, and Melania Trump watch fireworks at Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Va. on Jan. 18, 2025, ahead of the 60th Presidential Inauguration.
President-elect Donald Trump, right, and Melania Trump watch fireworks at Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Va. on Jan. 18, 2025, ahead of the 60th Presidential Inauguration.

As he returned back into the clubhouse, Trump did his signature dance close-up to cameras.

President-elect Donald Trump, with Melania Trump, right, dances after watching fireworks at Trump National Golf Club, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Sterling, Va.
President-elect Donald Trump, with Melania Trump, right, dances after watching fireworks at Trump National Golf Club, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Sterling, Va.

He was joined by his children Don Jr., Eric, Ivanka, and Tiffany Trump. The event was held for donors, supporters, and friends to kick off celebrations ahead of Inauguration Day on Monday.

President-elect Donald Trump's family members watch fireworks at Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Va., Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, ahead of the 60th Presidential Inauguration.
President-elect Donald Trump's family members watch fireworks at Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Va., Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, ahead of the 60th Presidential Inauguration.

Trump did not give remarks to the press.

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3:02 AM GMT

Photos show inauguration events, preps, protests

From events for the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump to excitement from eager attendees and outrage from protesters, here's a look at the most recent photos.

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President-elect Donald Trump, with Melania Trump, right, dances after watching fireworks at Trump National Golf Club, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Sterling, Va.
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2:32 AM GMT

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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2:21 AM GMT

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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