For the first time since 1985 and Ronald Reagan’s swearing in, the traditional stage outside of the Capitol will not be used instead. The swearing in will take place inside the Capitol Rotunda with a limited number of VIP guests.

Germany's ambassador to the United States has warned that the incoming Trump administration will rob U.S. law enforcement and the media of their independence and

Trump took the rally as an opportunity to preview several of his Day 1 actions, including on border security, energy, and ending the Biden administration's diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in government agencies.