Donald Trump is set to take the oath of office as the 47th President of the United States Today. His inauguration ceremony will take place inside the US Capitol rotunda at 12:00 pm ET (10:30 pm IST).
Notable Attendees at the Ceremony
Among the distinguished guests, India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will represent India. Other international dignitaries include China’s Vice President, Japan’s Foreign Minister, and Australia’s Foreign Minister. Former US Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama are also expected to attend the event.
Pre-Inauguration Rally
Ahead of the inauguration, Trump held a ‘Make America Great Again Victory Rally’ at the Capital One Arena, where he reiterated his commitments to policies on immigration, birthright citizenship, and the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Inauguration Ceremony Highlights
Trump’s inauguration will begin at 10:30 pm IST. Indian viewers can watch it live via Hindustan Times’ YouTube channel and the official White House website.
Among the notable attendees will be tech industry leaders such as Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, Amazon co-founder Jeff Bezos, and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
This inauguration marks a significant change as it will be the first indoor ceremony in 40 years due to cold weather, moving the event from the traditional outdoor setting to the US Capitol.
New Cryptocurrency Launch
Just hours before his swearing-in, Trump launched a new cryptocurrency, $TRUMP, a meme coin that quickly surged in value, surpassing $9 million in market capitalization. This move could potentially boost Trump’s wealth further.
