The tables for the inaugural luncheon are seen in the Statuary Hall of the U.S. Capitol.
Photo: Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters
Inauguration Day began with President-elect Donald Trump and incoming First Lady Melania Trump attending a service at St. John’s Episcopal Church joined by Vice President-elect J.D. Vance and their families and other dignitaries. The Trumps then headed to the White House for tea with President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden.
At around 11:30 a.m. Vance will be sworn in as vice president by Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda. Following that, Trump will receive the oath of office from Chief Justice John Roberts. By law, Trump officially becomes the 47th President of the United States at noon.
After the ceremony, the Bidens will depart Washington, D.C. on Marine One, as is typical for outgoing presidents.
Trump will take part in a signing ceremony following his swearing-in which will be followed by an inaugural luncheon that will take place in Statuary Hall.
The traditional presidential parade that typically takes place down Pennsylvania Avenue has been moved to the Capitol One arena due to the frigid temperatures in Washington.
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