Washington — President-elect Donald Trump is set to be inaugurated on Monday, officially beginning his second term in the White House as he takes the oath of office.

This inauguration signifies the formal transfer of presidential power from the Biden administration to the Trump administration. According to the 20th Amendment, a president’s four-year term concludes at noon on January 20, with the president-elect being sworn in shortly thereafter.

The inaugural events for both the president-elect and vice president-elect are organized by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies. This year, the committee is chaired by Senator Amy Klobuchar, a Democrat from Minnesota, and it will oversee eight key events on Inauguration Day:

• The procession to the Capitol
• The vice president’s swearing-in ceremony
• The president’s swearing-in ceremony
• The inaugural address
• The ceremonial departure of the outgoing president and vice president
• The signing ceremony, during which the new president will sign nominations, memorandums, proclamations, or executive orders
• The inaugural luncheon
• The pass in review, where the president and vice president will review military troops
• The presidential parade, which will be held at Capital One Arena in downtown Washington due to the expected cold weather.

This year’s inauguration theme is “Our Enduring Democracy: A Constitutional Promise.”

What time does Trump’s inauguration start?

The inauguration ceremony is expected to commence around 11:30 a.m. ET, leading up to Trump’s swearing-in at approximately noon, when he officially becomes president. Although the event was originally planned for the West Front of the U.S. Capitol, the president-elect opted to move it indoors to the Capitol Rotunda because of the anticipated cold temperatures on Monday.

How long will the inauguration ceremony last?
There is no fixed duration for the inauguration ceremony; however, previous ceremonies lasted about an hour, with Trump’s oath of office in 2017 and Biden’s inauguration in 2021 both falling within that timeframe.

What is the timetable for the inauguration ceremony?

As stated by the Trump-Vance Inaugural Committee, the event will kick off with a musical prelude by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Combined Choirs and “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band.

Senator Klobuchar will call the ceremony to order, followed by an invocation from Timothy Cardinal Dolan, the Archbishop of New York, and the Rev. Franklin Graham. Christopher Macchio, known as America’s Tenor, will perform “Oh, America!”

Next, Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh will administer the vice presidential oath of office to JD Vance. Kavanaugh was nominated to the Supreme Court by Trump in 2018 after Justice Anthony Kennedy’s retirement.

Country singer Carrie Underwood, accompanied by the Armed Forces Chorus and the U.S. Naval Academy Glee Club, will sing “America the Beautiful.”

After their performance, Chief Justice John Roberts will administer the presidential oath to Trump.

The Naval Academy Glee Club will return to perform “The Battle Hymn of the Republic,” followed by Trump’s inaugural address.

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The ceremony will wrap up with a benediction delivered by Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman, president of Yeshiva University; Imam Husham Al-Husainy of the Karbalaa Islamic Education Center; Pastor Lorenzo Sewell of 180 Church Detroit; and Rev. Father Frank Mann of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn, concluding with the National Anthem performed by Macchio.

The day will commence with a service at St. John’s Episcopal Church, situated on Lafayette Square near the White House. Following this, there will be a traditional tea gathering at the White House, featuring the president-elect, Melania Trump, outgoing President Joe Biden, and First Lady Jill Biden. The event will also include a musical prelude performed by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Combined Choirs and “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band.

Opening Invocation
Senator Amy Klobuchar will officially start the ceremony. The invocation will be delivered by Timothy Cardinal Dolan and Reverend Franklin Graham. Opera singer Christopher Macchio will sing “Oh, America!”

Vice Presidential Oath
Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh will administer the oath of office to Vice President-elect JD Vance. Carrie Underwood, joined by the Armed Forces Chorus and the U.S. Naval Academy Glee Club, will sing “America the Beautiful,” as reported by CBS.

Presidential Oath and Address
Chief Justice John Roberts will administer the presidential oath of office to Donald Trump, followed by a performance of “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” by the Glee Club. After taking the oath, Trump will deliver his inaugural address as the 47th President of the United States.

Benediction
A group of religious leaders, including Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman, Imam Husham Al-Husainy, and Pastor Lorenzo Sewell, will offer the benediction. The ceremony will conclude with the National Anthem, performed by Christopher Macchio.

Post-Ceremony Events
The outgoing leaders will participate in an honorary departure ceremony, symbolizing the official transfer of power. Trump will then sign initial documents, including nominations, memorandums, proclamations, or executive orders, during a signing ceremony following the oath.

Parade and Military Review
Trump and Vice President Vance will review military troops during the Pass in Review event. The Presidential Parade, typically held outdoors, will instead take place at Capital One Arena in downtown Washington.

Inaugural Luncheon
An inaugural luncheon will follow, attended by key officials and invited guests. U.S. flags at the Capitol will be flown at full staff during the inauguration, signifying the nation’s celebration of its democratic transition.

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