Trump inauguration live updates: President-elect arrives in Washington

There's a full slate of activities this weekend ahead of Monday's swearing-in.

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Last updated: Sunday, January 19, 2025 3:03AM GMT
Pres.-elect Trump returns to Washington ahead of inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump is returning to Washington ahead of his inauguration, amid protests in the city.

WASHINGTON -- The inauguration of President-elect Donald J. Trump will take place on Monday, Jan. 20. Trump will take the oath of office as the 47th president of the United States and JD Vance will take the oath of office as vice president.

This is Trump's second inauguration as president. The first was as the 45th president on Jan. 20, 2017.

Ahead of Inauguration Day, Trump held a reception and fireworks show Saturday night at his golf club in Virginia.

On Sunday, he will lay a wreath at Arlington National Cemetery and then hold a "Make America Great Again Victory Rally" in Washington ahead of Monday's swearing-in ceremony, which has now been moved inside to the Capitol Rotunda because of frigid temperatures in the nation's capital.

ABC News' Ivan Pereira, Nadine El-Bawab, and Stacey Dec contributed to this report.

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Jan 18, 2025, 7:23 PM

Watch ABC News coverage of Trump inauguration

ABC News will have comprehensive coverage throughout the inaugural events.

On Sunday, "This Week With George Stephanopoulos" will have a special edition previewing Monday's events.

Then watch a special edition of "Good Morning America" on Monday at 7 a.m. EST, followed by a day-long report beginning at 9 a.m. EST 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 that night at 10 p.m. EST on ABC and the next day on Hulu.

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Jan 18, 2025, 9:50 PM GMT

Trump, family board plane to DC

President-elect Donald Trump, his wife, Melania Trump, and their son Barron boarded the Special Air Mission plane that will take them to Washington, D.C.

President-elect Donald Trump, with Melania and Barron, waves as they board an Air Force Special Mission airplane on Jan. 18, 2025 in West Palm Beach, Fla., enroute to Washington.
President-elect Donald Trump, with Melania and Barron, waves as they board an Air Force Special Mission airplane on Jan. 18, 2025 in West Palm Beach, Fla., enroute to Washington.

The president-elect did not walk by the press area on the tarmac but gave a wave as he entered the plane.

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Jan 18, 2025, 9:39 PM GMT

A look back at Trump's 1st inauguration

When Donald Trump takes the oath as the 47th president at Monday's inauguration, comparisons undoubtedly will be made to his memorable address from eight years ago.

President Donald Trump delivers Inaugural Address.

In 2017, after being sworn in, Trump began his presidency with a dark speech laden with hard conservative rhetoric that not only echoed his 2016 campaign but would set the stage for his first term.

From a mention about "American carnage" to a fight over the crowd size, take a look back at Trump's first inauguration here.

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Jan 18, 2025, 9:17 PM GMT

Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner head to DC

Ivanka Trump, her husband, Jared Kushner, and their children boarded the special air mission plane that will take them to Washington for the inauguration.

Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner and family board an Air Force Special Air Mission plane as it stands ready for Pres.-elect Donald Trump to arrive in West Palm Beach, Fla.
Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner and family board an Air Force Special Air Mission plane as it stands ready for Pres.-elect Donald Trump to arrive in West Palm Beach, Fla.

The couple was heavily involved in the first Trump administration but will not be involved in his second.

Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner and family, arrive to board an Air Force Special Air Mission plane as it stands ready for Pres.-elect Donald Trump to arrive in West Palm Beach, Fla.
Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner and family, arrive to board an Air Force Special Air Mission plane as it stands ready for Pres.-elect Donald Trump to arrive in West Palm Beach, Fla.
Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner and family, arrive to board an Air Force Special Air Mission plane as it stands ready for Pres.-elect Donald Trump to arrive in West Palm Beach, Fla.
Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner and family, arrive to board an Air Force Special Air Mission plane as it stands ready for Pres.-elect Donald Trump to arrive in West Palm Beach, Fla.

Earlier, Eric and Lara Trump and their children were seen boarding the president-elect's private plane.

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Jan 18, 2025, 8:27 PM GMT

Trump dodges questions on details of Jan. 6 pardons

Trump has repeatedly said he doesn't plan to pardon the Jan. 6 rioters who were charged for their roles in the Capitol attack.

The president-elect declined to provide specifics about any pardons when asked by ABC News' Rachel Scott.

"I'd rather not say right now. Those people were treated unfairly. So it's going to be coming out very shortly," Trump said.