What time is Trump's inauguration? Schedule of events

Nearly a quarter million ticketed guests are expected to attend Donald Trump’s second inauguration on Monday, January 20, 2025, in the nation’s capital. The festivities begin over the weekend and continue until the Tuesday following Inauguration Day. Here are some key events on the schedule.

Melania follows Donald Trump, launches meme coin

Melania Trump has joined President-elect Donald Trump in launching her own meme coin, $MELANIA

Inauguration Day: Security tightens in DC one week before Trump takes office

A robust security plan is in place across the nation’s capital ahead of the presidential inauguration, which will take place amid extra tight security.

Melania Trump plans to live at White House part time: Report

During Melania Trump' s second go-around as first lady, she only plans to live at the White House part time, according to a report.

Melania Trump says she supports abortion rights

In a social media post, the former first lady advocates for abortion rights saying in part “Without a doubt, there is no room for compromise when it comes to this essential right that all women possess from birth: individual freedom."

Melania Trump says 'Let us reunite. Now.' after husband’s assassination attempt

Melania Trump’s statement after Donald Trump’s assassination attempt spoke about her husband’s “human side" and included a rallying call for unity.

Michael Cohen, ex-Trump lawyer, denied release from probation

Michael Cohen admitted he lied to Congress, violated campaign finance laws, lied to multiple banks and evaded income taxes by failing to report millions in income.

‘You will be in my heart forever’: First lady Melania Trump says farewell to the nation in Twitter video

First lady Melania Trump reflected on the COVID-19 pandemic, her “Be Best” initiative and also the “unforgettable” stories she’s heard from people across the country in a farewell video posted to Twitter Monday.

Melania Trump breaks silence on deadly Capitol siege, 'disappointed' by Trump supporters' riot

First lady Melania Trump issued her first statement since the deadly siege of the U.S. Capitol last week, condemning the violence by which she is "disappointed and disheartened."

Melania Trump postpones campaign trip due to a cough related to COVID-19

Spokesperson Stephanie Grisham says the first lady has decided against accompanying President Donald Trump to a campaign rally Tuesday in Erie, Pennsylvania, because of a lingering cough after contracting COVID-19.

Melania Trump says she has tested negative for COVID-19, reveals son Barron tested positive

The first lady of the United States Melania Trump announced that she has tested negative for the coronavirus, revealing that her son, Barron, had tested positive in the wake of her initial COVID-19 diagnosis. 

Timeline of President Trump's activities in week coronavirus hit home

With just a month to go until the election, President Donald Trump had a busy schedule during the days leading up to him and first lady Melania Trump testing positive for the coronavirus.