Donald Trump inauguration: Following a historic victory that will return him to the White House, Republican Donald Trump will be the next president of the United States.
It had been believed that the contest between Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris was close, but overnight results revealed that Trump had accumulated enough votes to win.
At 78, he will be the oldest man ever elected to the presidency and the first former president to return to office in over 130 years.
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Does Donald Trump have the presidency now?
No, Trump is elected president, and JD Vance, his running mate, is elected vice president.
According to BBC, On Monday, January 20, 2025, Trump will take the oath of office at the presidential inauguration, officially taking on the duties and authority of the office.
What takes place during this time in between presidents?
The transition team manages the influx of campaign employees and gets ready to assume the duties of government during the time between the election and the inauguration.
The following are the primary objectives of a new president’s transition, per the Center for Presidential Transition’s (CPT) Presidential Transition Guide:
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- Staffing the White House and Executive Office of the President (EOP): The new administration must select and appoint staff, including more than 4,000 positions, over 1,200 of which require Senate confirmation.
- Understanding Federal Agencies: The administration needs to get up to speed on the roles and responsibilities of over 100 federal agencies. This includes organizing leadership teams and ensuring each agency has effective leadership to carry out its functions.
- Building a Policy Platform: Based on campaign promises, the administration must craft a policy platform. This involves planning executive actions, a management agenda, a budget proposal, and potential legislation to address the issues laid out during the campaign.
- Creating a 100- to 200-day Plan: To ensure a quick and effective start, the new administration develops an early strategy for implementing the policies outlined during the campaign, typically within the first 100 to 200 days.
Will President Joe Biden be present?
Last month, incumbent President Joe Biden stated that he would attend the inauguration of his successor, regardless of the outcome. The Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies will organize the day’s events.
At approximately noon, Donald Trump will take the presidential oath of office, which is normally administered by the Chief Justice of the United States. The newly re-elected president is then anticipated to give his inaugural address.
