LIVE: Don Returns! Donald Trump Takes Oath As 47th President Of United States

JD Vance is currently taking the oath of office as vice president, with his family by his side.

While the presidential oath is detailed in the Constitution, the vice presidential oath is set by Congress and is part of the US Code. This is the same oath taken by other federal officials, including lawmakers.

The oath is being administered by Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh.

India's External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, is attending Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony at the US Capitol today. "Privileged to represent as External Affairs Minister and Special Envoy of PM at the Swearing-In Ceremony of the 47th President of the United States of America today in Washington DC. Attended the Inauguration Day Prayer Service at St John’s Church this morning," he wrote on X. 

commercial flights heading to Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, are facing delays due to heightened security measures ahead of the inauguration, according to CNN report . The Federal Aviation Administration issued a bulletin citing security concerns, and passengers reported that TSA agents are conducting additional ID checks and screening at the airport gates.

Former presidents and first ladies, including Bill and Hillary Clinton, as well as George W and Laura Bush, have arrived at the Capitol Rotunda for Donald Trump's inauguration.

Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees have gathered at the US Capitol Rotunda ahead of his inauguration, according to CNN report. Key figures include Robert F. Kennedy, his choice for Health and Human Services, Kristi Noem, his pick for Homeland Security, Marco Rubio, selected as Secretary of State, and Doug Burgum, nominated for Interior Secretary. Trump’s selections for director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, and FBI director, Kash Patel, are also present. Additionally, Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk, co-chairs of the new Department of Government Efficiency, joined the group. Susie Wiles, set to become the first woman chief of staff, was also seen with the nominees.

The Oval Office is undergoing preparations for Donald Trump’s return, transitioning from Joe Biden’s setup, according to CNN report. A rug originally designed by former First Lady Nancy Reagan, previously used by Trump during his first term, has been restored. The Resolute Desk is also being reassembled after being temporarily moved to accommodate the rug replacement.

Outgoing US President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden welcomed President-elect Donald Trump and Melania Trump to the White House for pre-inauguration tea, ahead of the swearing-in ceremony.

The premises of US Capitol Rotunda building erupts with the chants of 'USA, USA' as the big screen shows outgoing president Joe Biden welcoming President-elect Donald Trump at the White House.

A Trump supporter says, "...It's great to have Trump back in office. I'm excited to have him focus on making America first again. It's been too long. We've endured a long period of time where other interests have been more important.."

(It is from ANI report)

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on taking office hours before Trump's inauguration in Washington and said he was open to dialogue with the new U.S. administration on Ukraine and nuclear arms, reports Reuters.

Vice President Kamala Harris and second gentleman Doug Emhoff greeted Vice President-elect JD Vance and his wife Usha Vance at the White House after a service at St. John’s Episcopal Church. Following the morning service, it is customary for the president-elect, vice president-elect, and their spouses to visit the White House, where the president-elect and the outgoing president hold a brief private meeting.

Outgoing President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden welcome President-elect Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump, at the White House ahead of Donald Trump's swearing-in as the 47th US president.

Ahead of his swearing-in, President Donald Trump is expected to sign executive orders on Monday reversing gender and sex-based policies implemented by the Biden administration and eliminating diversity programs within federal agencies. The first order would require agencies to treat biological men and women as separate sexes, halt the promotion of "gender ideology," and mandate the use of "male" and "female" on forms in certain agencies. 

As part of the traditional celebrations, Donald Trump's second inauguration on January 20, 2025, will showcase performances by several renowned artists. Country star Carrie Underwood will sing "America the Beautiful," opera singer Christopher Macchio will perform the national anthem, and Lee Greenwood will deliver his patriotic anthem "God Bless the USA." The Village People will perform their iconic songs "YMCA" and "Macho Man," while rapper Nelly is also set to perform at the inaugural ball.

Ahead of his inauguration as the 47th US President on January 20, 2025, Donald Trump met with President Joe Biden for a morning tea at the White House. According to the official schedule, Trump’s day will begin with a church service, followed by the tea meeting with Biden, and later he will host a farewell ceremony for the outgoing president.

Under Donald Trump's leadership, the strategic partnership between India and the US will continue to strengthen, following a trend seen in the past five US administrations. While economic ties between the two nations may face challenges in trade and investment, mutual concerns about China will keep them united. The Quad alliance will grow stronger, and India's political alignment with the US will deepen. In areas such as defense, intelligence, and national security, trust will be key, while opportunities for tech cooperation will thrive. Additionally, growing ties in West Asia, including the Israel-Saudi Arabia normalisation, will pave the way for deeper collaboration through the India-Middle East-Europe Corridor.

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will attend the swearing-in ceremony of US President-elect Donald Trump. He has been invited by the Trump-Vance Inaugural Committee to represent India at the historic event.

On Monday, Donald Trump will take the oath of office for a historic second term as the 47th President of the United States. Incoming Vice President JD Vance will also be sworn in during the ceremony, which is set to take place at the US Capitol Rotunda at 10:30 PM IST (12:00 PM ET).