Donald Trump Expected to Sign Nearly 100 Executive Orders as He Prepares for 47th Presidency | US News
Donald Trump is set to be inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States today, signaling a remarkable comeback for the businessman and former reality TV personality.
This inauguration follows a chaotic four-year period away from office, during which Mr. Trump faced assassination attempts and numerous serious legal challenges at the age of 78.
The swearing-in ceremony will take place within the US Capitol Rotunda instead of outside, due to the cold weather in Washington DC—marking the first time this has occurred in four decades.
A comprehensive guide to today’s inauguration events
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How Trump’s inauguration will unfold
The Capital One Arena in Washington will feature a live viewing of the ceremony, scheduled to begin at 5pm UK time, along with the Presidential Parade.
Notable attendees at the swearing-in ceremony include Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, and previous presidents, although Michelle Obama will notably be absent without any explanation.
Mr. Trump has extended invitations to several world leaders, among them China’s Xi Jinping, Argentina’s Javier Milei, and Italy’s Giorgia Meloni, marking the first time a president-elect has invited foreign dignitaries to their inauguration.
Several prominent “tech bros” are also expected to attend, including close ally Elon Musk, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, and TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew—recently involved in the temporary US ban that lasted several hours before Mr. Trump indicated he would postpone it.
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What can we expect from Trump’s first term?
On his first day in office, Mr. Trump has vowed to sign approximately 100 executive orders, declaring his intent to “bring an end to four long years of American decline.”
He remarked, “We’re going to deliver an unprecedented first day, a remarkable first week, and the most extraordinary first 100 days of any presidency in American history.”
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Celebrity appearances at Trump’s inauguration
This evening will conclude with a series of inaugural balls across Washington DC.
Today’s swearing-in ceremony will contrast sharply with Mr. Biden’s in 2021, which took place under increased security in the aftermath of the January 6 incidents and the restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic on crowd sizes.
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U.S. officials have stated that they do not expect any major disruptions or protests during inauguration day.
However, they are operating under a “heightened threat condition” following the New Year’s terror incident in New Orleans.
The District of Columbia National Guard is deploying approximately 7,800 soldiers to ensure security, which includes managing traffic and patrolling underground stations.
Additionally, thousands of federal agents, police officers, and other law enforcement personnel will be present.
