Highlights
- Trump inauguration is set for January 20, 2025, in line with the U.S. Constitution.
- The Vice President takes the oath first, followed by Trump around noon.
- Trump’s inaugural address will likely outline his goals for the next four years.
- A pass-in review follows, with military and ceremonial groups participating in the procession.
- The Presidential Oath is a key part of the inauguration ceremony.
According to the U.S. Constitution, President-elect Donald Trump will officially become president on January 20, 2025.
After winning the 2024 election against Vice President Kamala Harris, Trump will take the oath on Inauguration Day, starting a new term and setting goals for the future.
When Will Trump Be Sworn In?
The Trump inauguration ceremony is scheduled for January 20, 2025. This date, set by the Constitution’s 20th Amendment, is when every U.S. president begins their term.
On that day, the president-elect takes the presidential oath and officially assumes office, followed by a ceremonial move to the White House.
What Happens on Inauguration Day?
Inauguration Day is full of ceremonies marking the start of Trump’s term. Here’s what happens:
- Vice Presidential Oath: The vice president takes the oath first.
- Presidential Oath: Around noon, the president-elect takes the oath, marking the start of his term.
- Inaugural Speech: Following the oath, Trump will deliver an inaugural address, likely outlining his goals for the country.
Afterward, the previous president will make an honorary departure from the Capitol. Then comes a signing ceremony where Trump will take his first official actions as president.
The Procession and Traditions
The inauguration includes traditional events such as a pass-in review of the military. Here, the president and vice president review military troops before leading a ceremonial procession to the White House, featuring marching bands, ceremonial military regiments, and citizens’ groups.
This celebration marks the official transition to the new administration.
The Oaths of Office
Presidential Oath: The president recites this oath as per the Constitution:
“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.”
Vice Presidential Oath: The vice president’s oath is the same as the one taken by members of Congress and other federal officials:
“I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter: So help me God.”
