Trump inauguration live updates: Donald Trump moves swiftly to implement his new agenda
Donald Trump took the presidential oath for a second time at the Capitol.
Last updated: Tuesday, January 21, 2025 3:16AM GMT
LIVE: The second inauguration of Donald J. Trump
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump returned from a campaign-style rally at a Washington, D.C., arena to the White House to sign more executive orders, including a sweeping one that pardoned those convicted of storming the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Earlier after taking the oath of office and events at the Capitol, Trump spoke to a roaring crowd at Capital One Arena, where he also signed several executive orders.
After he is through signing the orders, Trump will attend inaugural balls tonight.
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.
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 Donald Trump signs an executive order as he attends an indoor Presidential Inauguration parade event at Capital One Arena, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington.
Trump, Vance families look on as parade passes in review
The Trump and Vance families are all gathered together watching as the parade rolls on in Capital One Arena.
Vance's young children are seated near him in the front row. His son, Vivek, was seen leaning over the presidential seal placed on the risers.
Barron Trump, the president's youngest son, is also in the first row next to Melania Trump.
Jan 20, 2025, 10:55 PM GMT
White House confirms Vivek Ramaswamy is leaving DOGE
The White House confirmed to ABC News that Vivek Ramaswamy, who Trump had picked to help lead his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) alongside Elon Musk, will now step aside to focus on running for governor of Ohio.
"Vivek Ramaswamy played a critical role in helping us create DOGE," Trump-Vance transition spokesperson Anna Kelly told ABC News in a statement. "He intends to run for elected office soon, which requires him to remain outside of DOGE based on the structure that we announced today. We thank him immensely for his contributions over the last 2 months and expect him to play a vital role in making America great again!"
An Ohio operative told ABC News last week that Ramaswamy would announce his gubernatorial run soon.
"Vivek's base plan remains [the] same: to get accomplishments at DOGE and then announce a run for governor shortly," the operative said.
Jan 20, 2025, 10:45 PM GMT
Butler County first responders enter arena
Butler County first responders have entered the arena to applause, including one holding the coat of Corey Comperatore, the volunteer firefighter killed during the assassination attempt on Trump at his July 13 rally in Pennsylvania.
A moment of silence was held in honor of Comperatore.
Jan 20, 2025, 10:39 PM GMT
Trump, Vance arrive at Capital One Arena
Trump and Melania Trump walked into Capital One Arena together as "Hail to the Chief" was played by a military band.
The atmosphere is similar to that of Trump's campaign rallies, with attendees clad in red "Make America Great Again" hats.
Trump shook hands with supporters in the crowd, many of whom held up their cellphones to film his entrance.
Vance was accompanied by his family when they arrived at the inaugural parade.
Supporters have been there all day, watching video of the swearing-in and other events.