On November 6, Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential election, beating Kamala Harris. However, he won’t be entering the White House immediately. There will be a brief transition period, and Trump will be the president-elect before the swearing-in ceremony on Inauguration Day. Trump is set to go into office early next year. During the ceremony, he will be sworn in as the next President of the United States after Congress has counted the Electoral College results.
When will Donald Trump be sworn in as president?
After winning the 2024 presidential election, Donald Trump is set to take office to become the 47th President of the United States. The president-elect will be sworn into office on Inauguration Day, which is scheduled to take place on January 20, 2025. The 20th Amendment to the Constitution is particular with the date and time a president takes office, with their term starting exactly at noon.
According to the New York Times, Congress will first need to gather to count the Electoral College results on January 6. After 14 days, Donald Trump will be officially sworn into office to begin his 4-year term. Moreover, President Joe Biden will be present at the ceremony. It is usually held at the Capitol, drawing people from all across the U.S.
Donald Trump’s presidential term will begin immediately after he is sworn in. The president-elect can then move into the White House to take over his presidential duties. The inauguration is a grand affair, beginning with a procession. The vice president takes the oath first and is sworn in before the president. Following this, Trump will be required to give an inaugural speech outlining his goals and visions.
After the newly sworn-in president’s speech, the former president exits the Capitol. Then, the signing ceremony and pass-in review take place. For the latter, the president and vice president go over the military troops prior to leading a grand procession from the Capitol to the White House.
