Donald Trump is set to take the oath of office as the 60th President of the United States on January 20. Due to the extreme cold weather, the inauguration ceremony, initially planned to take place on the outdoor steps of the Capitol, will now be held inside the Capitol Rotunda. Weather forecasts predict freezing temperatures with highs of 24°F (-4.4°C) and lows of 9°F (-13°C), with wind chills making it feel even colder.
The inauguration, a tradition enshrined in the US Constitution, will commence at 12:00 PM Eastern Time (ET). Chief Justice John Roberts will administer the 35-word oath of office to Trump, officially marking the start of his term.
Where to Watch the Inauguration
In India:
Indian viewers can watch the live stream of the inauguration on C-SPAN’s YouTube channel and the White House’s official website.
In the US:
Major US news networks, including:
- CNN
- CBS
- PBS
will provide live coverage of the event.
When to Watch the Inauguration
In India:
The inauguration will begin at 10:30 PM IST on January 20.
In the US:
Here are the corresponding local times for various time zones:
- Eastern Time (ET): 12:00 PM
- Central Time (CT): 11:00 AM
- Mountain Time (MT): 10:00 AM
- Pacific Time (PT): 9:00 AM
- Alaska Time (AKT): 8:00 AM
- Hawaii-Aleutian Time (HAT): 7:00 AM
Guest List for the Inauguration
The event is expected to see attendance from high-profile business leaders, including:
- Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta
- Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla
- Jeff Bezos, Founder of Amazon
Among former US presidents, Barack Obama, Joe Biden, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush are expected to attend, while Michelle Obama and Nancy Pelosi have reportedly declined their invitations.
In addition, international leaders such as China’s President Xi Jinping, Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, and Argentina’s President Javier Milei have also been invited.
Stay tuned for live updates and coverage of this significant political event.
