Trump inauguration live updates: Donald Trump moves swiftly to implement his new agenda

Donald Trump took the presidential oath for a second time at the Capitol.

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Last updated: Monday, January 20, 2025 11:11PM GMT
LIVE: The second inauguration of Donald J. Trump
LIVE: The second inauguration of Donald J. Trump

WASHINGTON -- Having been sworn in and after events at the Capitol, President Donald Trump's inauguration moves to Capital One Arena, where he'll address supporters and sign a number of executive orders.

Normally, the president and his entourage would walk down Pennsylvania Avenue to the White House after taking the oath of office and watch the parade from a reviewing stand. But because of frigid temperatures in Washington, events have been moved indoors.

A desk has been set up on stage for Trump to sign some of the first executive orders of his administration. The venue holds roughly 20,000 people.

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Jan 20, 2025, 3:26 PM

Watch ABC News coverage of Trump inauguration

ABC News will have comprehensive coverage throughout the inaugural events -- 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 Monday night at 10 p.m. EST on ABC and Tuesday on Hulu.

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Jan 20, 2025, 10:40 AM

Photos show inauguration events, preps, protests

From events for the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump to excitement from eager attendees and outrage from protesters, here's a look at the most recent photos.

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From left to right: VP JD Vance, his son Vivek, President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump attend an indoor inauguration parade event in Washington on Jan. 20, 2025.
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5:09 PM GMT

Trump is sworn into office for a 2nd term, capping historic comeback

Trump just took the oath for a second time. Melania Trump and their children surrounded him as he did so.

Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th president of the United States by Chief Justice John Roberts as Melania Trump holds the Bible during the 60th Presidential Inauguration.
Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th president of the United States by Chief Justice John Roberts as Melania Trump holds the Bible during the 60th Presidential Inauguration.

Trump and Biden shook hands after he took the oath. Kamala Harris, who was standing next to Biden, clapped quietly.

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5:08 PM GMT

JD Vance takes oath of office

JD Vance just took the oath of office with his wife, Usha, and their three children by his side.

JD Vance is sworn in as vice president by Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh as Usha Vance holds the Bible during the 60th Presidential Inauguration.
JD Vance is sworn in as vice president by Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh as Usha Vance holds the Bible during the 60th Presidential Inauguration.
5:00 PM GMT

Theme for inauguration is 'our enduring democracy'

Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Republican Sen. Deb Fischer, who sit on the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, are speaking on the importance of democracy.

"Our theme this year is our enduring democracy, the presence of so many presidents and vice presidents here today is truly a testament to that endurance," Klobuchar said in her opening remarks.

Fischer noted the past several years have been a "trying" time for the nation but today's events marks its 60th inauguration ceremony.

"Endurance through the years is the ultimate test," she said. "To persevere through time is the truest measure of an idea."

4:59 PM GMT

Biden announces pardons of family members minutes before Trump takes oath

President Joe Biden issued pardons to his siblings and their spouses in the final minutes of his presidency.

"My family has been subjected to unrelenting attacks and threats, motivated solely by a desire to hurt me -- the worst kind of partisan politics. Unfortunately, I have no reason to believe these attacks will end," Biden said in a statement.

He pardoned his siblings, Valerie Biden Owens, Francis Biden and James Biden, as well as Owens' husband, John Owens, and James Biden's wife, Sara Jones Biden.

"The issuance of these pardons should not be mistaken as an acknowledgment that they engaged in any wrongdoing, nor should acceptance be misconstrued as an admission of guilt for any offense," Biden said.