What time is Trump's inauguration? Schedule of events

Nearly a quarter million ticketed guests are expected to attend Donald Trump’s second inauguration on Monday, January 20, 2025, in the nation’s capital. The festivities begin over the weekend and continue until the Tuesday following Inauguration Day. Here are some key events on the schedule.

Donald Trump: Congress certifies his election win

Four years after a riot at the U.S. Capitol that disrupted the Electoral College count, Congress has certified Donald Trump's election win, paving way for him to start his second, non-consecutive term later in January. Reporter Rebekah Castor has more.

Congress to certify Trump’s election win

Congress will certify Donald Trump’s election win Monday in a joint session led by Vice President Harris. The procedure is expected to be less eventful than four years ago, when it was interrupted by a violent mob of supporters of then-President Donald Trump who tried to stop the count and overturn the results of an election he lost to Democrat Joe Biden.

2024 Arizona General Election certification

Governor Katie Hobbs, Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, Attorney General Kris Mayes and Arizona Supreme Court Chief Justice Ann Timmer held a news conference on Nov. 25 to certify the results of the 2024 General Election.