Days before the official presidential transition, representatives for Donald Trump and JD Vance released official portraits of the president-elect and vice-president-elect.
Trump is set to be sworn in as the 47th president and Vance will be sworn in as 50th vice president of the Unites States on Monday, which happens to fall on Martin Luther King Jr. Day this year, a federal holiday.
Trump has spent the last months preparing his administration for his second term in office. Cabinet nominees appeared before the Senate this week for their confirmation hearings, fulfilling the mandatory approval process before they take their posts, and several other White House positions have been filled.
Trump has pledged several first-day plans, including hitting Mexico, Canada and China with import tariffs and pardoning Jan. 6 rioters. But none of this can officially happen until pomp and circumstance of Inauguration Day ceremonies are complete.
Here’s a look at portraits for Trump and Vance, plus key information about Inauguration Day.
Donald Trump and JD Vance: Official portraits
President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance will be sworn in for duty on Monday.
When is Inauguration Day?
The inauguration of president-elect Donald J. Trump is scheduled to take place on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington, D.C. The ceremony coincides with Martin Luther King Jr. Day this year, making it a national holiday for the first time since 1997.
What time is Trump’s swearing-in?
The swearing-in ceremony will take place at 12 p.m. ET.
Where will Inauguration Day ceremonies be held?
Inauguration Day events will be held at the West Front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC, according to the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (JCCIC).
How to watch Inauguration Day ceremonies
Inauguration Day ceremonies will air on major news networks including ABC, CBS, CNN, NBC, CSPAN and Fox News. You can also watch the day’s events via USA TODAY’s YouTube livestream here.
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Inauguration 2025 weekend schedule:
President Donald Trump raises a fist after his inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2017 in Washington, DC.
Below you will find a schedule of events organized by the Trump Vance Inaugural Committee, which start Saturday, Jan. 18, and end Tuesday, Jan. 21. Note: official Inauguration Day festivities do not begin until Monday, Jan. 20.
Saturday, Jan. 18:
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The president’s reception and fireworks
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Cabinet reception and vice president’s dinner
Sunday, Jan. 19:
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Arlington National Cemetery ceremony
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“Make America great again” victory rally
Monday. Jan. 20:
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St. John’s church service
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Swearing-in ceremony at the U.S. Capitol
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Farewell to the former president and vice president
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U.S. Capitol departure ceremony
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The president’s signing room eremony
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JCCIC congressional luncheon
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The president’s review of the troops
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Presidential parade through Pennsylvania Avenue
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Oval Office signing ceremony at the White House
Tuesday, Jan. 21:
This story was updated to add a photo.
Contributing: Fernando Cervantes Jr., Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Trump, Vance drop official portraits before Inauguration Day 2025
