Donald Trump to Be Sworn in for Second Term as President of the United States
Donald Trump is set to be sworn in for a second term as President of the United States at 12:00 PM local time in Washington, D.C. (17:00 GMT). The ceremony, usually held outdoors on the steps of the Capitol Building, has been moved indoors due to extreme cold weather.
Donald Trump to Be Sworn in for Second Term as President of the United States
Donald Trump to Be Sworn in for Second Term as President of the United States
Donald Trump is set to be sworn in for a second term as President of the United States at 12:00 PM local time in Washington, D.C. (17:00 GMT). The ceremony, usually held outdoors on the steps of the Capitol Building, has been moved indoors due to extreme cold weather.
At 78 years old, Donald Trump returns to the White House four years after being defeated. He becomes the first person to assume the presidency after being convicted of criminal charges. Trump will succeed Democrat Joe Biden, who defeated Vice President Kamala Harris in the November presidential election.
Vice President-elect J.D. Vance will also take his oath of office at the same event. Following the swearing-in, Donald Trump will deliver his inaugural address.
The ceremony will conclude with a farewell to outgoing President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.