Trump’s second inauguration is expected to be a much different affair than the last time America had a new president. Trump, who has refused to accept his loss in the 2020 election, did not attend the swearing-in ceremony for Democratic President Joe Biden at the US Capitol, where there are still visible reminders of the violent siege imposed on the building by Trump supporters on January 6, 2021.
Donald Trump and his wife Melania will hold court for several days before his inauguration day.credit: AP
The committee planning Trump’s inauguration released a schedule on Monday for four days of events centered around the January 20 swearing-in ceremony, which Biden plans to attend.
“President Trump is committed to uniting the country through the strength, security, and opportunity provided by his America First agenda,” Steve Witkoff and Kelly Loeffler, co-chairs of the inaugural committee, said in a statement.
Witkoff is Trump’s next Middle East envoy, and Loeffler is a former Georgia state senator who was Trump’s pick to run the Small Business Administration.
“The 2025 inaugural ceremonies will reflect President-elect Trump’s historic return to the White House and the American people’s decisive vote to Make America Great Again,” Witkoff and Loeffler said.
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On Saturday, Trump is scheduled to attend a reception and fireworks display at Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Virginia. Separately, Vice President-elect J.D. Vance will attend a reception for the new Cabinet members and host a dinner.
On Sunday, Trump is scheduled to participate in a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, then hold a campaign-style “MAGA Victory Rally” at Capital One Square in central Washington. Village residents are scheduled to perform at the march.
The Republican’s Inauguration Day plans include a tea at the White House, a swearing-in ceremony at the Capitol, a congressional luncheon, a parade down Pennsylvania Avenue and three balls.
The inaugural balls include the Commander-in-Chief’s Ball focused on military service members, the Inaugural Freedom Ball geared toward Trump supporters that will include Village People performing, and the Starlight Ball, focused on high-dollar donors. Trump is scheduled to speak at all three balls.
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Incoming First Lady Melania Trump will have tea with the Biden family. In 2021, the Trump family did not invite the Biden family to tea before Biden’s inauguration, instead leaving town before the president was sworn in. In November, when Biden invited Trump to the White House, Melania chose to skip the visit.
Tuesday, Trump’s first full day as the 47th president, will include a national morning prayer service.
Greenwood will perform the ceremony while Trump is out for the swearing-in, according to Trump’s inauguration committee. Macchio is Trump’s choice to perform the national anthem at the end of the program.
Macchio performed at the Republican National Convention in July, at Trump’s comeback rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, in October after his first rally there was marred by an assassination attempt, and during a rally at Madison Square Garden that drew negative reactions for crude and racist jokes from some people. . Speakers.
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Franklin Graham, son of the late Reverend Billy Graham, and New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan are scheduled to deliver the invocation.
Trump’s first inauguration in 2017 featured performances from the Rockettes, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, and 16-year-old America’s Got Talent singer Jackie Evancho.
Along with the official events Trump is scheduled to attend, there are a number of satellite and unofficial events being held in Washington surrounding the inauguration, where supporters are expected to celebrate and toast the incoming president. Vance is scheduled to attend a ceremony hosted by the conservative group Turning Point USA. Other groups have announced plans for a “MAGA Ball,” “Coronation Ball,” “All American Ball,” and “Legacy of Freedom Ball,” hosted by the Black Conservative Foundation.
