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Key timings for Donald Trump's inauguration

Members of Donald Trump's family have arrived at Capitol Hill for the next part of today's celebrations

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by BBC NEWS

World20 January 2025 - 18:07
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    • Soon-to-be sworn-in US president Donald Trump has just left the cathedral with his wife, Melania, and his son, Barron, trailing them.
    • Meanwhile It's currently -3C (26.6F) in Washington DC, right now, a freezing temperature that forced the inauguration ceremony indoors last minute.

President-elect Donald Trump and his wife Melania leave St John's CHurch/SCREENGRAB

The service at St John's Church has now concluded after roughly 25 minutes, closing out with a rendition of "America the Beautiful.".

Soon-to-be sworn-in US president Donald Trump has just left the cathedral with his wife, Melania, and his son, Barron, trailing them.

Not far away from where the church service just ended, US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden—who will hold those titles for the next couple of hours—have just been pictured with outgoing Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff as they arrive at the White House.

First Lady Jill Biden, President Joe Biden, Deputy President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoof/SCREENGRAB

Members of Donald Trump's family—including Ivanka Trump—have arrived at Capitol Hill for the next part of today's celebrations.

This is where Trump will be sworn in later today.

Key timings for Trump's inauguration

Today's events in Washington DC have been meticulously planned down to the minute. Here are the key timings you need to know about if you're just stating to follow along.

What time does the inauguration start?

Donald Trump is due to arrive at the Capitol at 10:30 EST (15:30 GMT). We're expecting to see Trump introduced on stage a little under 45 minutes later.

What time will Trump be officially sworn in?

Trump is scheduled to take the oath - the moment he officially becomes president - at 11:47 EST (16:47 GMT). That time has been specifically chosen because Trump will become the 47th president.

What time will Trump speak?

After he is sworn in, Trump will give the traditional inaugural address. The speech is slated to begin at 11:53 EST (16:53 GMT).

Who is singing the national anthem?

The anthem will be performed by opera singer Christopher Macchio at around 13:00 EST (18:00 GMT). Country singer Carrie Underwood will sing America the Beautiful before Trump takes the oath of office.


Meanwhile It's currently -3C (26.6F) in Washington DC, right now, a freezing temperature that forced the inauguration ceremony indoors last minute.

But it hasn't put off thousands of spectators who are in the nation's capital for today's event.

Queues formed from the early hours, and there's plenty out there braving the low temperature for a glimpse of the historic occasion—beanies and jackets in tow.

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