Washington, D.C
Inauguration Day 2025: Sights and Sounds from Washington D.C.
Roop Raj previews President Trump’s second inauguration
Roop Raj is in Washington D.C. on the eve of the inauguration, talking to lawmakers and more as Donald Trump prepares to take office for the second time.
WASHINGTON D.C. (FOX 2) – After a long election cycle and a relatively quiet transition period, inauguration day has finally arrived.
Donald Trump is set to be sworn in as the 47th president of the U.S. In addition to placing his hand over the bible and taking the oath, Trump will deliver a speech before entering the White House for his first official act as president.
FOX 2’s Roop Raj will be live outside the ceremony as well as provide live coverage of the entire day.
Ahead of Inauguration:
The backstory:
Due to freezing temperatures, officials moved the inauguration ceremony that was set to take place outside in front of the U.S. Capitol building. Donald Trump’s swearing-in will take place inside The Rotunda.
All that remains is the fencing that was meant to be a barrier for the ceremony, which remains wrapped around the National Mall.
Instead of the hundreds of thousands that had traveled to the city to watch the president take the oath of office, several hundred will gather inside the dome. Most will be public officials and those personally invited by the president-elect.
For the 220,000 people who had gotten tickets to attend the ceremony, they are souvenirs.
As for the inauguration parade, it also been moved inside Capital One Arena. It has a capacity of about 20,000 people.
Outside the Capitol Rotunda
FOX 2’s Roop Raj is outside the Capitol Rotunda in D.C. for the inauguration.