Donald Trump: The Best Moments Of His Inauguration

The Couple Greeted by the Reverend
Melania Trump and U.S. President-elect Donald Trump were warmly welcomed by Rev. Robert W. Fisher upon their arrival at St. John's Church for the pre-inauguration service.

Ivanka Stuns in Green
Ivanka Trump turned heads as she arrived for mass at St. John's Church ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. Dressed in an elegant dark green ensemble with a matching hat, she radiated sophistication and style.

The Trumps Pose with Vice President-elect JD Vance and Usha Vance
President-elect Donald Trump and First Lady-to-be Melania Trump posed alongside Vice President-elect JD Vance and his wife, Usha Vance, outside St. John’s Episcopal Church. The couples also joined each other inside for the service.

Kamala and Her Husband Shake Hands with the Trumps
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff greeted President-elect Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump outside the White House ahead of the inauguration, marking a moment of unity.

President Biden and First Lady's Arrival
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden arrived all smiles, with Jill turning heads in a stunning purple outfit. The couple later posed with President-elect Donald Trump and Melania Trump at the White House. The two couples shared a warm moment before enjoying tea together, ahead of the ceremonial journey to the Capitol.

A Row of Former Presidents
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton, former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, former U.S. President George W. Bush, former First Lady Laura Bush, and former U.S. President Barack Obama were seated together in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol, showcasing a moment of unity among past leaders.

Billionaire Tech Titans Among the Guests
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Lauren Sanchez, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai, and Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk were seated together at the star-studded inauguration event, highlighting the presence of tech industry giants.

Former President Obama Arrives
Barack Obama arrived at the U.S. Capitol for President-elect Trump’s inauguration ceremony, notably without former First Lady Michelle Obama.

Trump Sworn in as 47th President
Donald Trump took the oath of office on two Bibles—his mother’s and the Lincoln Bible—vowing to "preserve, protect, and defend" the Constitution. Cannons saluted, and "Hail to the Chief" played to mark the historic moment.

Donald and Melania Hold Hands as They Depart the Church
Melania Trump and President-elect Donald Trump were seen holding hands as they left St. John's Church after the service.