By José Morton
Washington correspondent
WASHINGTON – President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn into office for the second time on Monday. Here’s what you need to know about his return to the White House.
As stated in the Constitution, presidential terms begin and end on January 20 at noon Eastern Time. In years when this date falls on a Sunday, public ceremonies are moved to the next day.
In 2025, this date will be in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.
Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance will be sworn in and Trump will give a speech outlining his vision for the next 4 years.
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At his inauguration in 2017, Trump pledged to end the “American carnage” of inner-city poverty, abandoned factories, crime and a failing school system.
Historically, the rite takes place on the west façade of the U. S. Capitol. Trump announced on social media Friday that his speech and that of others would be delivered in the building, in the Capitol rotunda.
Trump noted the wind chill is forecast to be dangerously low on Monday, threatening the health of first responders and supporters planning to attend.
“I don’t need to see other people come to harm in any way,” Trump said, adding that Sunday’s indoor rally and inaugural balls would go ahead as planned.
That was 1985, when Ronald Reagan was starting his second term.
The weather in Washington that day was sunny but incredibly cold, with a midday temperature of 7 degrees and freezing temperatures well below freezing.
The forecast high for Monday is 20 degrees with wind chills in the single digits.
Trump’s first inauguration was marked by brief rain showers and mild conditions in January, with a midday temperature of 48 degrees.
The Constitution lays out the exact wording of the oath required of presidents: “I solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States and that, to the best of my ability, I will preserve, protect and protect the Constitution of the United States. ” USA.
Chief Justice John Roberts tripped while swearing in President Barack Obama at his inauguration in 2009, prompting Obama to combine words as well. The mistake raised questions about the legitimacy of the swearing-in.
To clear up any doubt, the couple temporarily arranged a redesign in which they nailed their lines.
The rite will be widely broadcast over terrestrial and cable networks. Live broadcasts can be made online. Amazon has committed $1 million to Trump’s inaugural fund and plans to stream the event on its Prime Video platform, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Members of Congress, former presidents and other prominent political figures are expected to surround Trump at the ceremony. Some congressional Democrats, including several from Texas, will skip the ceremony.
Trump invited world leaders to attend the event, and added Chinese President Xi Jinping.
The relationship between the United States and China will have a significant impact on Trump’s second term as the two countries work through trade and national security conflicts. China announced Xi had declined the invitation but is sending a special representative.
Trump did not attend President Joe Biden’s 2021 inauguration.
The taxpayer-funded Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies is responsible for the swearing-in ceremony and the luncheon that follows at the Capitol. Other events are handled by the president-elect’s inaugural committee, which can accept unlimited donations from corporations.
In addition to Amazon, other technology corporations such as Meta have indicated that they are making donations to the committee.
The Senate, now controlled by Republicans, is guilty of confirming Trump’s nominees.
Senate committees have already held confirmation hearings for several of Trump’s Cabinet picks and may only just begin voting on higher-priority positions, such as secretaries of state and defense, as early as Monday afternoon.
Joseph Morton covers the intersection of politics in the Washington Bureau. Before joining The News, Joseph worked for CQ Roll Call and the Omaha World-Herald. He graduated from the University of Missouri School of Journalism.