Exact date and time of US inauguration as Donald Trump takes office again

dailyrecord.co.uk:

Donald Trump, the 45th president of the United States, is set to return to office as the 47th president. His inauguration ceremony in Washington on Monday will take place on the same Capitol steps where he first took the oath of office eight years ago.Trump will once again become the leader of the USA, marking an extraordinary political comeback in front of a large gathering of supporters and protesters.The inauguration will mark the peaceful transfer of power from President Joe Biden to Trump, who is re-entering the White House for a non-consecutive second term.The inauguration ceremony will be held at the US Capitol building on Monday, January 20.

Vice President-elect JD Vance will take the oath of office first, followed by Donald Trump. The oaths are expected to take place around midday local time (5pm UK time).In keeping with tradition, Chief Justice John Roberts of the Supreme Court will administer the presidential oath.

Mr. Trump will raise his right hand and place his left hand on a Bible, typically held by the president’s spouse.Mr Trump will then recite the following: "I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of president of the United States, and will, to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States."This will be followed by Mr Trump's first presidential address of his second term.In the United States, all major news networks will broadcast Donald Trump’s inauguration speech live, with coverage continuing throughout the day.

CNN will begin its programming as early as midnight ET, while other major networks will start their coverage early in the morning.