In Washington, DC, President-elect Donald Trump and outgoing President Joe Biden traveled together from the White House to the US Capitol for the swearing-in ceremony. This tradition sees the outgoing President accompany the president-elect. Outgoing Vice President Kamala Harris and Vice President-elect JD Vance also made their way to the Capitol.
Before the ceremony, Trump and his wife Melania had tea with Joe and Jill Biden at the White House. Joe Biden confirmed leaving a letter for Trump in the Oval Office. JD Vance will be sworn in first, followed by Donald Trump, who will take the oath and deliver his inaugural address at the US Capitol Rotunda.
After the swearing-in, Trump will participate in a signing ceremony in the President's Room, a tradition since 1981. This marks one of the first official actions of the new president. A luncheon will follow, and Trump will review the troops before joining the inaugural parade at Capitol Hill.
Later, Trump and Melania will attend a signing ceremony at the White House and speak at the Convention Centre. The day will conclude with the first dance at the Liberty Ball, followed by the Commander-in-Chief Ball and the United Station Ball, ending with Trump's return to the White House.
Donald Trump is a businessman and politician who served as the 45th President of the United States from 2017 to 2021.
Joe Biden is a politician who became the 46th President of the United States in 2021. Before that, he was the Vice President under Barack Obama.
The US Capitol is a large building in Washington, D.C., where the United States Congress meets to make laws. It is an important place for American government.
A swearing-in ceremony is an event where a new leader, like a president, officially takes their position by saying an oath or promise to do their job well.
JD Vance is a politician and author. In this context, he is mentioned as the Vice President-elect, meaning he is about to become the Vice President.
Kamala Harris is a politician who served as the Vice President of the United States starting in 2021. She is the first female Vice President of the US.
The Capitol Rotunda is a large, round room inside the US Capitol building. It is often used for important ceremonies and events.
An inaugural parade is a special event where people march and celebrate the beginning of a new president's term in office.
In this context, 'balls' refer to formal dances or parties held to celebrate the new president's inauguration.
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