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Trump inauguration live updates: Trump takes oath as 47th president

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Last updated: Monday, January 20, 2025 5:03PM GMT
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WASHINGTON -- At noon today, Donald Trump took the presidential oath for a second time, capping a historic political comeback to the White House.

The ceremony has been moved inside to the U.S. Capitol Rotunda because of frigid weather for only the first time since Ronald Reagan's second inauguration 40 years ago.

Trump has told ABC's Rachel Scott the themes of his inaugural address with be "unity, strength and fairness." He will call for a "revolution of common sense," according to excerpts of his speech.

Trump spent the final hours before his second inauguration at a rally at Capitol One stadium

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Jan 20, 2025, 3:26 PM

Watch ABC News coverage of Trump inauguration

ABC News will have comprehensive coverage throughout the inaugural events -- 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 Monday night at 10 p.m. EST on ABC and Tuesday on Hulu.

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Jan 20, 2025, 10:40 AM

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 Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris arrive during the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025.
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Senior Trump adviser dismisses significance of Biden pardons

Jason Miller, a senior adviser to President-elect Donald Trump, dismissed the significance of President Joe Biden's preemptive pardons for prominent political figures in an interview with "Good Morning America" on Monday.

President Joe Biden speaks at the International African American Museum in Charleston, S.C., Jan. 19, 2025.
President Joe Biden speaks at the International African American Museum in Charleston, S.C., Jan. 19, 2025.

"Today is about President Trump and starting to undo some of the disasters from the past four years," Miller said shortly after the news of Biden's inauguration day pardons broke.

"I really don't care about Joe Biden anymore," Miller added. "This is about the plan of action President Trump is going to start implementing, starting today."

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3 hours and 58 minutes ago

A preview of Trump's inaugural address

Excerpts of Trump's inaugural address, obtained by ABC News, show Trump will call for a "revolution of common sense."

"I return to the presidency confident and optimistic that we are at the start of a thrilling new era of national success. A tide of change is sweeping the country," he will say.

Protective fencing surrounds the Capitol as preparations continue for Inauguration Day, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Washington.
Protective fencing surrounds the Capitol as preparations continue for Inauguration Day, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Washington.

Trump will also hint at the sweeping executive action he will take, with as many as 200 orders prepared for Day 1.

"Today, I will sign a series of historic executive orders," he'll say. "With these actions, we will begin the complete restoration of America and the revolution of common sense."

"My message to Americans today is that it is time for us to once again act with courage, vigor, and the vitality of history's greatest civilization."

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10:40 AM GMT

Schedule of events surrounding Trump's second inauguration

The lineup of official inaugural events surrounding Donald Trump's second inauguration as president has been released. It's unclear how the decision to move Trump's swearing-in indoors to the Capitol Rotunda on Monday might affect the scheduled lineup for the ceremony.

Click here for a full list of events.

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10:40 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.

1 of 92
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris arrive during the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025.
Chip Somodevilla/Pool Photo via AP

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