Donald Trump Inauguration LIVE Updates: Eighteen states on Tuesday sued President Donald Trump’s government over the executive order to end birthright citizenship in US as he begins his first full day in office. Back for second term, Trump’s day one in office is packed: a “massive” infrastructure announcement, meetings with Republican leaders, and a crackdown on immigration after declaring a southern border emergency. Kicking off his return with controversy, Trump also pardoned over 1,000 January 6 rioters and commuted sentences for Proud Boys and Oath Keepers leaders. Meanwhile, Marco Rubio was sworn in as secretary of state after a unanimous confirmation vote, making him the first of Trump’s nominees to take office.
What does Trump 2.0 mean for India? India will be closely watching Donald Trump’s return to the White House, with significant implications for the bilateral relationship between the two nations. Trump is expected to continue his strong stance on trade, which could impact US-India economic ties. His protectionist policies, such as imposing tariffs and promoting American manufacturing, may lead to renewed tensions over trade agreements, particularly around technology and pharmaceuticals. However, Trump has also been a vocal supporter of India’s strategic importance, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region, where the US aims to counter China’s growing influence.
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What happened on Inauguration day? Confirming expectations of swift action on his Inauguration day, Trump announced a series of executive orders to be signed immediately, many centred on immigration. These included declaring a state of emergency at the southern US border to deploy the armed forces, as well as efforts to end birthright citizenship. He also pledged to designate drug cartels as foreign terrorist organisations, revoke the electric vehicle mandate, and establish an External Revenue Service to collect tariffs on imports, though without specifying the rates. In addition, he promised to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America and to “take back” the Panama Canal.
In a triumphant speech, President Trump declared "TikTok is back" as of today, marking the reinstatement of the platform's services for US users. Trump's announcement came as he addressed the crowd, promising to "fight" for them over the next four years and touting his campaign's "epic political victory". (BBC)
Thousands of Donald Trump's supporters packed a Washington arena on Sunday to celebrate his victory, a day before the president-elect returns to power with plans to aggressively reshape US immigration and trade policy.
Throngs of fans danced to musician Kid Rock's performance as they awaited Trump's arrival at a "Make America Great Again Victory Rally" at Capital One Arena, an indoor hockey and basketball arena and the venue for some of Monday's inauguration festivities after forecasts of bitter cold prompted officials to cancel the planned outdoor festivities.
The rally was likely to resemble the free-wheeling speeches that have been a Trump staple since his first White House campaign in 2016. The event marked his first major address in Washington since he delivered a speech on Jan. 6, 2021, to his supporters that preceded the storming of the US Capitol.
Stephen Miller, a top Trump adviser, told the audience that Trump would issue an executive order on Monday "ending the border invasion, sending the illegals home and taking America back," drawing cheers.
Ahead of the rally, his fans, many dressed in Trump's trademark red jackets and MAGA hats, waited in a cold, driving rain along several downtown Washington blocks, some chanting "USA! USA!"
Trump's rally, along with his inaugural address on Monday, could preview the tone he plans to adopt during his second White House term. In recent weeks, Trump has bewildered foreign allies by musing aloud about taking over Greenland and the Panama Canal and turning Canada into a U.S. state.
Immigration will be a target of Trump's first executive actions after taking office, along with energy issues and policies aimed at promoting diversity, equity and inclusion, his incoming national security adviser Mike Waltz told CBS. —Reuters
Trump’s rally has kicked off at Capital One Arena with a national anthem performance by singer Kiley Dean. There’s a long list of speakers before Trump himself takes the stage.
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On his last full day in office, President Joe Biden spoke at a South Carolina church, reflecting on his presidency and urging congregants to hold onto faith and hope for a brighter future, as per CNN. “Faith teaches us the America of our dreams is always closer than we think. That’s the faith we must hold on to,” Biden said, adding, “I’m not going anywhere.”
Biden reminisced about his visit to the church in 2020 during his campaign and expressed gratitude for South Carolina's role in reviving his political journey after setbacks in Iowa and New Hampshire. The state’s overwhelming support, particularly from Black voters, propelled him to win the Democratic nomination. Calling his presidency “the honor of his life,” Biden assured the crowd, “I am in no ways tired,” and encouraged them to "keep the faith in a better day to come."
President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance participated in a solemn wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery on Sunday, reported CNN, following the tradition for incoming presidents and vice presidents before their inauguration. The ceremony included a rendition of "Taps" as Trump saluted the tomb. Several of Trump’s national security cabinet nominees, including Sen. Marco Rubio (secretary of state), Pete Hegseth (Pentagon), Elise Stefanik (UN ambassador), and Doug Collins (veterans affairs), were also present.
US Vice President-elect JD Vance met with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng on Sunday, a day before he and President-elect Donald Trump are set to be sworn into office. The two leaders discussed fentanyl, trade balance, and regional stability, according to a statement from the Trump-Vance transition team. Chinese President Xi Jinping, who was invited to attend the inauguration, sent Han as his representative. This meeting comes shortly after Trump and Xi held their first phone call since Trump’s election, discussing TikTok, trade, and Taiwan. Reports indicate Trump is considering a visit to China after taking office, which would be his second as president.
With 10 minutes remaining before the start of President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration-eve rally at Capitol One Arena, many upper-level seats remain unfilled, and space is still available in the lower bowl, as per NBC News. The venue, which typically holds 20,000 people, could accommodate an additional thousand attendees due to floor seating. Organizers are continuing to welcome attendees as the rally kicks off.
Thousands of Donald Trump supporters waited in the cold and rain for hours to attend his victory rally, called "Make America Great Again Victory Rally," reported Reuters.
President-elect Donald Trump and Sen. J.D. Vance arrived at Arlington National Cemetery to lay wreaths at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, reported NBC. They were joined by their wives, Melania Trump and Usha Vance, along with several of Trump’s Cabinet picks, including Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence, Pete Hegseth for defense secretary, and Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., for secretary of state. Members of Trump’s family, including his children Ivanka, Donald Jr., and Eric, also attended the ceremony.
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew is set to attend President-elect Donald Trump’s “Make America Great Again Victory Rally” at Capitol One Arena in Washington, DC, on Sunday night, reported CNN. The rally precedes Trump’s inauguration on Monday, where Chew is also expected to be among tech leaders participating in the events.
TikTok users in the US are regaining access to the app just hours after President-elect Donald Trump announced plans to issue an executive order delaying the app’s ban once he assumes office on Monday, as per Reuters. The platform, which had gone offline late Saturday due to a Supreme Court-upheld ban, is now accessible on browsers and the app, though warnings about the shutdown remain visible.
The ban required TikTok to cease operations in the US unless it divested from Chinese ownership.
Democratic Representative Jared Moskowitz praised President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump for their bipartisan roles in facilitating the Gaza ceasefire and hostage agreement, reported CNN. “Both men deserve credit,” Moskowitz stated during a Sunday interview, highlighting the cooperation needed to achieve the deal. With Trump’s inauguration set for Monday, Moskowitz urged Democrats in Congress to focus on bipartisan solutions and adopt a strategy of “selective resistance” toward the incoming administration, supporting collaboration over constant opposition.
Donald Trump announced that on his first day in office, he will issue an executive order to temporarily allow TikTok to continue operating in the US after a law banning the app was set to take effect, as per CNN. He also proposed the US could take a 50% ownership stake in TikTok, either through cooperation with ByteDance or new owners.
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan expects President-elect Donald Trump to take swift action on immigration when he assumes office on Monday, including issuing executive orders related to the southern border wall, the “remain in Mexico” policy, and asylum and parole regulations for migrants, reported CNN. In an interview with CNN's Dana Bash on 'State of the Union,' Jordan stated that Trump would likely address these key issues on his first day in office.
Jordan stressed on the importance of the issue, noting that the American public had expressed a strong desire for secure borders during the November 5 elections. He also expressed hope that Trump’s officials, including “border czar” Tom Homan, would begin working immediately on implementing the large-scale deportations promised by the incoming administration. The chairman added that migrants who fail to meet US asylum qualifications could be swiftly targeted under these new policies.
Former Vice President Mike Pence has confirmed he will attend President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday, reported CNN. While his attendance had been uncertain due to his travels in Asia, Pence’s confirmation marks the second time in recent weeks that he will be in the same room as Trump. Their first encounter since January 2021 occurred at President Jimmy Carter’s funeral, where Pence congratulated Trump, though former second lady Karen Pence did not greet him. This will also be the same location where Pence was evacuated to a secure area during the January 6 insurrection.
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his inauguration, outgoing President Joe Biden addressed the start of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage deal in remarks from Charleston, South Carolina, reported CNN. The Israeli military has begun withdrawing from several locations in both southern and northern Gaza. Biden’s team worked on the deal for months, keeping Trump’s transition team informed on the negotiations' final stages.
Israeli officials have credited President-elect Donald Trump for his pivotal role in shaping the ceasefire agreement with Hamas, reported CNN. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar called Trump's involvement “very influential,” noting that the strong US support was crucial in the negotiations. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also recognized the contributions of both the Biden administration and Trump's transition team in securing the ceasefire and facilitating an upcoming prisoner exchange.
On his final full day in office, US President Joe Biden granted clemency to five individuals, including a posthumous pardon for civil rights leader Marcus Mosiah Garvey, reported CNN. He also commuted the sentences of two others who had shown “remorse, rehabilitation, and redemption.”
Biden also signed an executive order prioritizing economic development funding for distressed communities, focusing on areas facing economic hardship, industrial transitions, and recovery from natural disasters. The order aims to streamline access to federal resources.
US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden are heading to Charleston, South Carolina, for the president's final official trip before he leaves office tomorrow, reported NBC. The couple will attend a church service and tour the International African American Museum ahead of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Indian National Congress member Jairam Ramesh took to X to comment on the United States’ climate policy. He pointed out the irony of a recent US insider’s account, detailing the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement just as Trump’s administration gets ready to withdraw from it for a second time. "It is ironic that a US insider's excellent account of how the 2015 Paris Climate Change Agreement came about has been published just as President Trump’s incoming administration readies to withdraw from it a second time," Ramesh wrote.
"India has to keep doing what it must to deal effectively with its multiple vulnerabilities to climate change – which is already having profound economic, social, and public health impacts. It is in our self-interest to be proactive," he said. He also criticized the government's environmental initiatives, saying, "You cannot inflict disasters like the Great Nicobar mega infraproject and claim ecological leadership."
It is ironic that a US insider's excellent account of how the 2015 Paris Climate Change Agreement came about has been published just as President Trump’s incoming administration readies to withdraw from it a second time.Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani and Reliance Foundation Chairperson Nita Ambani met Donald Trump on Sunday ahead of his inauguration. The Ambanis, who arrived in Washington DC on January 18, will attend the inauguration ceremony at the US Capitol, where they will have a prominent seat among notable guests, including Trump’s Cabinet nominees and elected officials.
Ahead of the swearing-in, the Ambanis are set to participate in exclusive events, including a candlelight dinner with Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance and his wife, Usha Vance. They are also expected to attend a black-tie reception co-hosted by Mark Zuckerberg and Republican donor Miriam Adelson.
"At the Private Reception in Washington, Mrs. Nita and Mr. Mukesh Ambani extended their congratulations to President-Elect Mr. Donald Trump ahead of his inauguration.Leaders of several sanctuary cities are re-evaluating their stance on immigration policies as Donald Trump prepares to take office again and implement mass deportation plans, as per NBC. Some officials have softened their approach, distancing their cities from the "sanctuary city" label and pledging cooperation with federal immigration authorities. Others, however, remain resolute, reaffirming their cities as sanctuaries for undocumented immigrants and rejecting collaboration with Trump's administration on deportation efforts.
Former Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama are confirmed to attend the swearing-in ceremony tomorrow, according to their offices, reported NBC. While former First Ladies Laura Bush and Hillary Clinton will also be present, Michelle Obama will not attend, as confirmed by the Obamas' office, which provided no explanation.
Donald Trump will hold a "Make America Great Again Victory Rally" on Sunday at Washington’s Capital One Arena, a day before his second inauguration. The event, featuring speeches by Vice President-elect JD Vance, Elon Musk, and others, along with performances by Kid Rock and The Village People, marks Trump’s return to the capital after his Jan. 6, 2021, address.
On January 20, Donald Trump will be inaugurated as the President of the United States for the second time. That the ceremony will be held close to the US Capitol, where Trump supporters launched an attack four years ago over his 2020 electoral loss, is representative of the remarkable political comeback he made in November.
His return to the White House is also rare in the United States’ 200-plus year history in another way. Trump is only the second president to have come to power, lost the re-election and then won again. The first one to do so was Grover Cleveland in the late 1800s.
Trump’s previous stint in power (2017 to 2021) marked a series of firsts and saw several conventions upended, including some that have become a staple of American democracy. In 2020, Trump insisted he won the election, not Joe Biden. He skipped Biden’s inauguration ceremony, which marks the formal transfer of power, and became the first ex-president to have done so in 150 years. Read More
As the deadline for the TikTok ban approaches, the Chinese social media company ByteDance has proactively removed the app from the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store. For existing users, the app has gone dark, displaying the message: “A law banning TikTok has been enacted in the US. Unfortunately, that means you can’t use TikTok for now.” This strongly suggests the imminent disappearance of TikTok from the United States of America.
Oracle has begun shutting down TikTok servers in the country, according to The Information. Meanwhile, US President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering a 90-day reprieve from the ban upon taking office, as per NBC News. This potential delay could offer temporary relief for TikTok’s 170 million users and the platform itself.
At present, the app’s removal from major app stores and restricted access for existing users appear to be temporary measures. However, given the current legal scenario, TikTok may soon vanish from the US, mirroring its 2020 ban in India, which saw millions of users migrate to competitor platforms like Instagram. Read More
Business tycoon Mukesh Ambani and his wife Nita will attend US President-elect Donald Trump's second inauguration that will also likely be attended by some of America's most influential billionaires and politicians as well as foreign leaders and celebrities.
The Ambanis, who reached US capitol Washington on January 18, were part of a select 100 who attended an intimate 'candlelit dinner' with trump last evening, sources with knowledge of the matter said.
They were perhaps the only Indians to attend the dinner where Vice President-elect JD and Usha Vance also met them.
The couple will attend the January 20 inauguration as the personal invitee of the Trump family, they said.
An email sent to Reliance Industries Ltd, the company Mukesh Ambani heads as chairman and managing director, for comments remained unanswered. (PTI)
The inauguration begins with President-elect Trump taking the oath of office at 12 pm EST (10.30 pm IST)
Note on the inaugural address: The incoming 47th president, in his interviews, has described the speech intended as uplifting and unifying, contrasting with his 2017 “American Carnage” address.
Following a formal lunch, Trump will participate in a traditional parade down Pennsylvania Avenue to the White House
He is said to be preparing to sign a series of about 100 executive orders on his first day back in office for a second term
Ahead of the oath-taking ceremony, Trump’s inauguration weekend includes 18 galas, with three official events.
While President-elect Trump indulges in celebrations and prepares to take oath on Monday, thousands of people are seen gathering in Washington to protest against his policies.
Displaying anti-Trump posters and banner, the protesterrs raised slogans against the soon to be 47th US President and also against some of his close supporters including Tesla owner Elon Musk.
The same group had also held a similar protest on January 2017, when Trump was inaugurated for the first time.
There were a series of three protests which started from three different parks and culminated near the Lincoln Memorial, coinciding with Trump's arrival for a series of weekend events in the lead-up to his swearing-in ceremony.
“Mass protest is one of the most effective ways to demonstrate to our communities that we are not obeying in advance or bowing to fascism, and invites them to do the same,” People's March was quoted as saying by news agency AP.
US President-elect Donald Trump has decided that he will take the oath of office on January 20 using his Bible given to him by his mother, alongside the Lincoln Bible for his swearing-in on January 20, the inaugural committee announced on Friday.
According to a PTI report, Trump received this Bible in 1955 to commemorate his Sunday Church Primary School graduation at First Presbyterian Church in Jamaica, New York.
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