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Trump's family arrives as crowds brave freezing cold ahead of inauguration

Trump's family has now arrived at the church, including Ivanka and Eric Trump and their families

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by BBC NEWS

World20 January 2025 - 17:02
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In Summary


    • The ceremony, traditionally held outside the US Capitol, has been moved indoors due to a forecast of freezing temperatures with a wind chill of -13C (9F).
    • Today's inauguration events are beginning with a service at St. John's Church, which lies a short walk away from the White House.

Donald Trump and his wife Melania arrive at St John's Church/SCREENGRAB


Crowds are arriving in Washington, DC ahead of Donald Trump being sworn in for his second term as US president just before 12:00 EST (17:00 GMT),  8pm Kenyan time.

The ceremony, traditionally held outside the US Capitol, has been moved indoors due to a forecast of freezing temperatures with a wind chill of -13C (9F).

Following the oath of office, Trump will address the nation. Later, he is expected to attend three inaugural balls in the evening.

Ahead of Trump entering office, Joe Biden issues preemptive pardons for several figures "threatened with criminal prosecutions," including Dr Anthony Fauci and officers who testified over the Capitol riot.

In his final rally yesterday, Trump promised to sign a blitz of executive orders on his first day as president. 


JD Vance and wife arrive for church service

US Vice President-elect JD Vance and his wife Usha Vance also arrived at St John's Church a short time ago for the service, moments before Donald Trump and his wife Melania's arrival.



Trump's family arrives at St John's Church

Trump's family has now arrived at the church, including Ivanka and Eric Trump and their families.

We're still waiting for Donald Trump and his wife Melania to arrive.

Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, have just arrived at St John's Church, marking the first time we've seen the president-elect on inauguration day.

Trumps family arives in church/SCREENGRAB
Trumps family arives in church/SCREENGRAB

Guests begin to arrive at church ahead of ceremony

Today's inauguration events are beginning with a service at St. John's Church, which lies a short walk away from the White House.

It's a tradition for the occasion, and many former presidents have attended the service.

The service will begin at 08:30 local time (4:30 pm Kenyan time) a host of well-known faces have begun to arrive ahead of Donald Trump.

Early supporters gathering in Washington, DC

Crowds are gathering ahead of Trump's inauguration ceremony. They're queuing outside the Capital One Arena, where the ceremony will take place, after freezing weather conditions forced the event indoors.



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