Donald Trump will soon be sworn in as the next US president on inauguration day, following the Republican’s success over Democrat candidate Kamala Harris in November’s election.
What happens between election day and inauguration day?
During this time, the current administration provides a classified summary regarding national security, military operations and foreign affairs to the upcoming administration. Most presidential-elects receive intelligence briefings on a near-daily basis, which allows them to make decisions as soon as they are inaugurated.
Is Donald Trump president yet?
Trump is not yet the president, but the president-elect and vice-president-elect JD Vance will be sworn in during the inauguration ceremony in January 2025.
Who is in charge until the inauguration?
President Joe Biden will remain in power until the inauguration, despite the 81-year-old dropping out of the 2024 presidential race back in July to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris.
On inauguration day, Trump will legally assume the role of president, most likely outside the Capitol building in Washington DC where the US government, known as Congress, is based.
It is typical of the outgoing president to accompany the president-elect to the Capitol for the swearing-in ceremony before addressing the nation in a speech as president one final time.
Around noon, the Chief Justice of the United States administers the official oath to the new president in a public ceremony at the U.S. Capitol.
The president will then deliver their inaugural address before celebrations in the capital commence. These typically feature military bands, civic organisations, and representatives from across the nation.
When is the inauguration?
Trump will be sworn in on January 20, 2025. Inauguration Day is marked by both officials taking the presidential oath of office, giving an inaugural address (where he presents his vision and goals for the US) and the pass in review. He will then become the current president.
With a number of former presidents and public officials in attendance, musical performances are commonplace at inaugurations. At President Joe Biden’s inauguration in 2021 – which happened weeks after the attack on the Capitol – musical guests included Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, and Garth Brooks.
