In pictures: Day of reverence, meticulous planning at Trump inauguration

Updated / Tuesday, 21 Jan 2025 10:31
The first glimpse of Donald Trump as he arrived at St John's Episcopal Church for a religious service
The first glimpse of Donald Trump as he arrived at St John's Episcopal Church for a religious service
Donald Trump and his soon-to-be Vice President JD Vance exchange some words. Mr Vance was once a fierce Trump critic, but made a U-turn on past criticisms to become the Republican's running mate
Donald Trump and his soon-to-be Vice President JD Vance exchange some words. Mr Vance was once a fierce Trump critic, but made a U-turn on past criticisms to become the Republican's running mate
While the service was under way, preparations were ongoing at the US Capitol's Rotunda. The last time a president took the oath of office indoors was Ronald Reagan in 1985, who also moved the ceremony inside due to cold weather
While the service was under way, preparations were ongoing at the US Capitol's Rotunda. The last time a president took the oath of office indoors was Ronald Reagan in 1985, who also moved the ceremony inside due to cold weather
At around 3pm Irish time, the then-US President Joe Biden welcomed his successor to the White House for a courtesy visit ahead of the inauguration. 'Welcome home,' Mr Biden remarked to Donald Trump
At around 3pm Irish time, the then-US President Joe Biden welcomed his successor to the White House for a courtesy visit ahead of the inauguration. 'Welcome home,' Mr Biden remarked to Donald Trump
A snapshot of the 20,000-seat Capital One Arena where Donald Trump would later host the presidential parade. The night before the inauguration, Mr Trump held a victory rally at the venue that had a performance by the Village People - who sang YMCA
A snapshot of the 20,000-seat Capital One Arena where Donald Trump would later host the presidential parade. The night before the inauguration, Mr Trump held a victory rally at the venue that had a performance by the Village People - who sang YMCA
Around 50 minutes after arriving at the White House, Donald Trump departed with Joe Biden on a journey to the US Capitol. Mr Biden travelled with his successor in the final hours of his presidency on a trip that would see Mr Trump become next US president
Around 50 minutes after arriving at the White House, Donald Trump departed with Joe Biden on a journey to the US Capitol. Mr Biden travelled with his successor in the final hours of his presidency on a trip that would see Mr Trump become next US president
JD Vance arriving to the US Capitol's Rotunda as the Vice President-elect ahead of his oath of office
JD Vance arriving to the US Capitol's Rotunda as the Vice President-elect ahead of his oath of office
As the two US presidents travelled together, attendees were gathering in the US Capitol's Rotunda. Of note: Mr Trump's children, tech CEOs and members of Mr Trump's cabinet
As the two US presidents travelled together, attendees were gathering in the US Capitol's Rotunda. Of note: Mr Trump's children, tech CEOs and members of Mr Trump's cabinet
Former presidents Bill Clinton, George W Bush and Barack Obama awaiting the arrival of Donald Trump. Former First Ladies Hillary Clinton - who was also Mr Trump's rival in the 2016 US presidential election - and Laura Bush can be seen
Former presidents Bill Clinton, George W Bush and Barack Obama awaiting the arrival of Donald Trump. Former First Ladies Hillary Clinton - who was also Mr Trump's rival in the 2016 US presidential election - and Laura Bush can be seen
(L-R) Donald Trump's fellow billionaires Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Amazon Executive Chair Jeff Bezos, Google CEO Sundar Pichai and Tesla CEO Elon Musk watch the swearing in ceremony
(L-R) Donald Trump's fellow billionaires Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Amazon Executive Chair Jeff Bezos, Google CEO Sundar Pichai and Tesla CEO Elon Musk watch the swearing in ceremony
MMA fighter Conor McGregor attended the inauguration ceremony
MMA fighter Conor McGregor attended the inauguration ceremony
JD Vance took the oath of office beside his wife, Usha. Brett Kavanaugh, associate justice of the US Supreme Court, administered the oath of office to Mr Vance
JD Vance took the oath of office beside his wife, Usha. Brett Kavanaugh, associate justice of the US Supreme Court, administered the oath of office to Mr Vance
Donald Trump took the oath of office to 'preserve, protect and defend' the US Constitution. The oath was administered by Chief Justice John Roberts inside the US Capitol
Donald Trump took the oath of office to 'preserve, protect and defend' the US Constitution. The oath was administered by Chief Justice John Roberts inside the US Capitol
Tenor Christopher Macchio performed 'O America', written by Irish songwriter Brendan Graham. The Irish man said he did not have the 'slightest idea' the song would be part of the ceremony
Tenor Christopher Macchio performed 'O America', written by Irish songwriter Brendan Graham. The Irish man said he did not have the 'slightest idea' the song would be part of the ceremony
Moments after being sworn into office, US President Donald Trump announces 'the golden age of America begins right now'. 'I was saved by God for a reason,' he said during his inaugural address, referring to an assassination attempt against him
Moments after being sworn into office, US President Donald Trump announces 'the golden age of America begins right now'. 'I was saved by God for a reason,' he said during his inaugural address, referring to an assassination attempt against him
Former US President Joe Biden and former US Vice President Kamala Harris listen to President Trump deliver his inaugural address. Ms Harris ran against Mr Trump in the 2024 US presidential election, but was unsuccessful
Former US President Joe Biden and former US Vice President Kamala Harris listen to President Trump deliver his inaugural address. Ms Harris ran against Mr Trump in the 2024 US presidential election, but was unsuccessful
A man dressed in a costume reminiscent of Abraham Lincoln kneels as Donald Trump is inaugurated. He is flanked by other people who gathered in the Capital One Arena to watch the ceremony
A man dressed in a costume reminiscent of Abraham Lincoln kneels as Donald Trump is inaugurated. He is flanked by other people who gathered in the Capital One Arena to watch the ceremony
Demonstrators burned US flags during a protest against the inauguration of Mr Trump outside the residence of the US ambassador in Panama City. During his inaugural address, Mr Trump said the United States would be 'taking back' the Panama Canal
Demonstrators burned US flags during a protest against the inauguration of Mr Trump outside the residence of the US ambassador in Panama City. During his inaugural address, Mr Trump said the United States would be 'taking back' the Panama Canal
Former President Joe Biden and former First Lady Jill Biden leave Washington DC on a helicopter after the conclusion of the Democrat's presidency. Mr Biden ceased being president when Donald Trump was sworn in
Former President Joe Biden and former First Lady Jill Biden leave Washington DC on a helicopter after the conclusion of the Democrat's presidency. Mr Biden ceased being president when Donald Trump was sworn in
Donald Trump took part in a signing ceremony pertaining to appointees in the US Capitol's President's Room. Also in attendance Vice President JD Vance, Melania Trump, House Speaker Mike Johnson and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries
Donald Trump took part in a signing ceremony pertaining to appointees in the US Capitol's President's Room. Also in attendance Vice President JD Vance, Melania Trump, House Speaker Mike Johnson and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries
Donald Trump attended a formal lunch in Statuary Hall. Many of the president's supporters and allies were in attendance for a meal that included crab cake and steak
Donald Trump attended a formal lunch in Statuary Hall. Many of the president's supporters and allies were in attendance for a meal that included crab cake and steak
President Donald Trump arrives to the inauguration parade at Capital One Arena in Washington
President Donald Trump arrives to the inauguration parade at Capital One Arena in Washington

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