Donald Trump is set to take the oath of office as the 60th president of the United States on 20 January. The ceremony, originally planned for the Capitol’s outdoor steps, will now be held inside the Capitol Rotunda due to extremely cold weather. The frigid forecast predicts highs of 24°F (-4.4°C) and lows of 9°F (-13°C), with wind chills making it feel even colder.
The inauguration, a tradition enshrined in the US Constitution, will commence at midday Eastern Time (ET). Chief Justice John Roberts will administer the 35-word oath of office to Trump, marking the formal beginning of his term.
Where to watch: India
Indian viewers and viewers worldwide can watch the inauguration live on CSPAN’s YouTube stream and the White House’s official website.
Where to watch: US
Major news networks like CNN, CBS, and PBS will offer live coverage for viewers in the US.
When to watch: India
The event will begin at 10:30 PM IST on 20 January
When to watch: US
The corresponding time zones in the US are:
- Eastern Time (ET): 12:00 PM
- Central Time (CT): 11:00 AM
- Mountain Time (MT): 10:00 AM
- Pacific Time (PT): 9:00 AM
- Alaska Time (AKT): 8:00 AM
- Hawaii-Aleutian Time (HAT): 7:00 AM
The guest list for the event includes high-profile names such as Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk of Tesla, and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. Former US presidents Barack Obama, Joe Biden, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush are expected to attend. However, Michelle Obama and Nancy Pelosi have declined their invitations.
International leaders like China’s President Xi Jinping, Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, and Argentina’s President Javier Milei have also been invited.
