Donald Trump will be inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States, inside the U.S. Capitol.
Two and a half months after decisively winning the election against Vice President Harris, the president-elect returns to office, marking a significant moment of reinvention and redemption following his departure from the White House four years earlier.
"We put America first, and it all starts tomorrow," Trump told thousands of supporters packed into Washington, D.C.'s Capitol One Arena during his inauguration eve rally. "We begin a brand-new day of American strength, prosperity, dignity, and pride."
President Biden, Vice President Harris, former Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush, and Bill Clinton, along with members of Congress from both parties, foreign dignitaries, and tech moguls like Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jeff Bezos—among the world's wealthiest individuals—will gather in the U.S. Capitol's Rotunda for Trump's inauguration. This event will be held indoors for the first time in four decades due to an arctic blast affecting much of the nation.
Following Trump's inaugural address, a series of fast-paced events will take place, starting with a formal farewell for Biden and Harris as they exit the Capitol. Shortly after, members of Congress will witness Trump and JD Vance, the new vice president, participate in a signing ceremony, followed by an inaugural lunch and a review of the troops.
### TRUMP PLEDGES 'BIGGEST FIRST WEEK' IN PRESIDENTIAL HISTORY
Trump will return to Washington, D.C.'s downtown arena for a shortened parade moved indoors due to the frigid weather, where thousands of supporters will gather. Following this, the new president will head to the White House for an Oval Office ceremony before attending the traditional inaugural balls in the evening.
Trump is set to hit the ground running, planning to sign over 200 executive actions on his first day in office, as reported by Fox News Digital on Sunday.
"I will act with historic speed and strength to address every crisis facing our country," Trump promised during his inauguration eve rally. "You'll see executive orders that will make you very happy—many of them. We need to put our country on the right path."
Trump's initial policy priorities will center on the key issues he emphasized during his presidential campaign, such as border security, energy, inflation reduction, and the elimination of DEI programs within the federal government.
A senior administration official, who is familiar with the executive actions and authorized to speak on the matter, informed Fox News Digital's Brooke Singman that on his first day, Trump plans to end the "catch and release" policy for illegal immigrants, pause all offshore wind leases, terminate the electric vehicle mandate, abolish the Green New Deal, withdraw from the Paris Climate Accord, and take significant steps to assert presidential control over the federal bureaucracy.
"By sunset tomorrow, the invasion of our borders will stop, and all illegal border trespassers will, in one way or another, be on their way back home," Trump promised.
He also stated, "We will put an end to the Biden war on American energy and unleash our resources to swiftly combat inflation, achieving the lowest energy and electricity costs in the world."
### HOW TRUMP WILL BE SWORN IN AT HIS INAUGURATION
Monday's inauguration is a stark contrast to President Biden's inauguration four years ago, which took place two weeks after Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol in a failed attempt to halt the congressional certification of Biden's 2020 election victory.
Trump, who contested the election results, declined to attend the inauguration or recognize Biden's victory.
Four years ago, Trump departed Washington in a significantly weakened position, with widespread anger from the nation—including many Republicans—over the Capitol riot that led to members of Congress fleeing for safety.
However, following a two-year presidential campaign and a decisive popular vote victory, along with a sweep of all the key battleground states, Trump returns as a conquering hero.
"Today, the U.S. will witness the return of President Trump at the peak of his political power," observed veteran political scientist Wayne Lesperance.
As Trump resumes the presidency, the latest Fox News national poll shows he has reached his highest favorable rating—50%, compared to just 42% when he first entered the White House in 2017—with half of registered voters approving of his handling of the presidential transition.
### BIDEN'S FAILURE TO MOVE ON FROM TRUMP HINDERS HIS PRESIDENCY
"Trump's journey since his 2020 election loss has been nothing short of extraordinary. His denial of the election results, support for the January 6 insurrection, and the resulting legal challenges—including indictments and convictions—would have typically derailed any future political ambitions," Lesperance remarked.
However, Lesperance, president of New England College, pointed out that "voters in 2024 chose a different path. Trump's return to the Oval Office reflects the unwavering loyalty of his supporters and widespread dissatisfaction among Americans regarding the direction the country has taken under Democratic leadership. For Trump, Inauguration Day symbolizes a day of redemption."
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