It seems like déjà vu is in the air, as businessman-turned-politician Donald Trump is preparing to be sworn in as U.S. president once again. Just hours away from taking office for his second term, Trump has become the second president to star in his own reality show and make appearances in the WWE ring, following in the footsteps of his first term.
The inauguration will be held inside the U.S. Capitol Rotunda, an unusual location for the event due to adverse weather conditions in Washington, D.C. This will be the first time in 40 years that the ceremony takes place indoors. The Capitol Rotunda is also infamous for being the site of the 2021 U.S. Capitol riots, adding a layer of intrigue to the event.
Trump’s swearing-in ceremony will begin with him taking the oath of office on the Bible, pledging to faithfully execute the presidency and protect the U.S. Constitution. The event is set to begin at 3:30pm UK time, with the oath expected around 5pm UK time (12pm EST), followed by Trump’s inaugural address where he will outline his goals for the next four years.
Among those attending the ceremony will be Trump’s family, Vice President-elect JD Vance, political figures, and several high-profile celebrities. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will be present, a courtesy Trump rejected during the 2021 inauguration. Former presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush, and Bill Clinton are expected to be in attendance, as well as notable business leaders like Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Tim Cook, and Mark Zuckerberg. Other political figures, such as Nigel Farage, have also been invited.
The inauguration will feature performances from Carrie Underwood, Lee Greenwood, Christopher Macchio, and even the Village People. For those interested in watching the event, it will be broadcast live on BBC One and ITV1, or streamed online via various news outlets such as CNN, MSNBC, and Sky News.
