Donald Trump is set to be inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States for the second time on Monday, January 20th. Final preparations are underway in Washington, D.C., with a full slate of events planned for the weekend. However, an expected deep freeze has forced the inauguration ceremony to be moved indoors to the Capitol Rotunda. ABC News will provide comprehensive coverage throughout the inauguration festivities.
A full schedule of events is planned for this weekend, leading up to the inauguration on Monday, January 20th. Final preparations are underway in Washington , D.C. for the historic event. Trump will be sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, with JD Vance taking the oath as vice president. This marks Trump's second inauguration, the first being in 2017 when he assumed the 45th presidency.
To commemorate the occasion, Trump will host a reception and fireworks display on Saturday evening at his Virginia golf club. On Sunday, he will pay respects by laying a wreath at Arlington National Cemetery. Following this solemn act, he will address a 'Make America Great Again Victory Rally' in Washington before the inauguration ceremony on Monday. Due to an expected deep freeze gripping the nation's capital, the ceremony has been moved indoors to the Capitol Rotunda, ensuring the safety and comfort of attendees.ABC News will provide extensive coverage throughout the inaugural festivities. On Sunday, 'This Week With George Stephanopoulos' will offer a special edition previewing Monday's events. Viewers can then tune in for a special edition of 'Good Morning America' on Monday at 7 a.m. EST, followed by a comprehensive day-long report commencing at 9 a.m. EST, anchored 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 on Monday night at 10 p.m. EST on ABC and subsequently on Hulu.The forecast for Monday's inauguration predicts the coldest weather in 40 years, prompting Trump to urge his supporters to remain indoors. In a Truth Social post on Friday, he stated, 'I don't want to see people hurt, or injured, in any way. It is dangerous conditions for the tens of thousands of Law Enforcement, First Responders, Police K9s and even horses, and hundreds of thousands of supporters that will be outside for many hours on the 20th.'Inside the Capitol, crews have been diligently working to set up chairs, a stage, and other necessary furniture in the Rotunda for this eleventh-hour venue change. Due to the change in location, the 'vast majority of ticketed guests will not be able to attend the ceremonies in person,' according to the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies. 'Those with tickets for the Presidential Platform and members of Congress will be able to attend in person.'
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