Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th president of the United States by Chief Justice John Roberts as Melania Trump holds the Bible during the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, on Jan. 20, 2025. Morry Gash—Pool/AP
Donald Trump is set to be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States. A day typically known visually for the expansive backdrop of the U.S. Capitol and a crowded National Mall will look a bit different today. Due to forecasts of extreme cold in Washington, D.C., the Inauguration was moved indoors, with the swearing-in ceremonies happening inside the Capitol Rotunda.
Supporters will be able to watch a live stream of the event and the presidential parade in the Capital One Arena, the same arena where Trump held a rally on the eve of the inauguration. While over 200,000 tickets were originally issued for the swearing-in viewing, the arena only has the capacity for just over 20,000.
Below is a selection of the best photographs from the day, chosen by TIME’s photo editors.
Supporters line up outside of the Capital One Arena to attend the live-streaming event of the 60th Presidential Inauguration and presidential parade on Jan. 20.Alex Kent for TIMEThe U.S. Capitol, seen surrounded by gates and risers meant for crowds of supporters, is seen at night the night before the inauguration in Washington, on Jan. 19.Michelle Gustafson for TIMEPresident-elect Donald Trump shakes hands with Vice President-elect JD Vance as Usha Vance watches as he arrives for a service at St. John's Church ahead of the 60th Presidential Inauguration, on Jan. 20.Evan Vucci—APA large cutout of President-Elect Donald Trump is seen being carried outside the Capitol One Arena during his Victory rally the night before his inauguration in Washington, on Jan. 19.Michelle Gustafson for TIMEBrandon Reil, 26, stands for a portrait while waiting to watch the live stream at Capital One Arena the indoor inauguration of President-Elect Donald Trump in Washington on Jan. 20.Michelle Gustafson for TIME
Commemorative buttons for President-Elect Donald Trump are seen on Jan. 20.Michelle GustafsonSupporters for President-Elect Donald Trump are seen walking through a security checkpoint to watch the live stream at Capital One Arena of his indoor inauguration on Jan. 20.Michelle Gustafson for TIME
The United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps wait for the arrival of President Donald Trump to survey the troops in Emancipation Hall, following his inauguration ceremony on Jan. 20.Alexander Drago—POOL/AFP/Getty ImagesAttendees arrive for the 60th presidential inauguration in the rotunda of the Capitol in Washington, on Jan. 20.Kenny Holston—The New York Times/Bloomberg/Getty ImagesPresident-elect Donald Trump arrives to the 60th presidential inauguration in the rotunda of the Capitol on Jan. 20.Kenny Holston—The New York Times/Bloomberg/Getty ImagesCatering staff prepare for a luncheon in Statuary Hall that will follow the inauguration ceremony where Donald Trump will sworn in as the 47th US President in the Capitol Rotunda on Jan. 20.Brendan Smialowski—AFP/Getty Images(L-R) Former President Bill Clinton, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, former President George W. Bush, former first lady Laura Bush and former President Barack Obama arrive to the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump on Jan. 20.Chip Somodevilla—Getty ImagesA member of the National Guard poses for a photo while directing traffic around the Captial One Arena for Trump’s Victory Rally event the day before the Inauguration in Washington on Jan. 19.Alex Kent for TIME(L-R) Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Argentina's President Javier Milei, and China's Vice President Han Zheng attend the inauguration ceremonies in the Capitol Rotunda on Jan. 20.Shawn Thew—Pool/Getty ImagesA supporter shows off their purse as they wait outside the Capital One Arena on Jan. 20.Alex Kent for TIMESupporters of President Donald Trump wait in line outside of the Capital One Arena on Jan 20.Alex Kent for TIMEPeople watch the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump from the Capital One Arena in Washington on Jan. 20.Christopher Furlong—Getty ImagesAlek Drexler, 21, who had been in line since the night before, stands for a portrait while waiting to watch the live stream at Capital One Arena the indoor inauguration of President-Elect Donald Trump in Washington on Jan. 20.Michelle Gustafson for TIMEVice President-elect former Sen. J.D. Vance reacts with his family during inauguration ceremonies on Jan. 20.Chip Somodevilla—Getty ImagesTelsa, SpaceX and X CEO Elon Musk looks on ahead of the inauguration ceremony where Donald Trump will sworn in, in the Capitol Rotunda on Jan. 20.Chip Somodevilla—POOL/AFP/Getty ImagesPresident Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump arrive for the inauguration ceremony where Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th President on Jan. 20.Melina Mara—POOL/ AFP/Getty ImagesSupporters for President-Elect Donald Trump are seen in line for entry to watch the live stream at Capital One Arena of his indoor inauguration in Washington, D.C., on Monday, January 20, 2025.
(Michelle Gustafson for Time Magazine)Michelle GustafsonCommemorative merchandise is covered in snow outside the Captial One Arena for Trump’s rally event the day before the Inauguration on Jan. 19.Alex Kent for TIMEAttendees watch the inauguration of President Donald Trump ahead of the 60th presidential inauguration parade at Capital One Arena in Washington, on Jan. 20.Kent Nishimura—Bloomberg/Getty ImagesDonald Trump hugs his children after taking the oath of office during inauguration ceremonies on Jan. 20.Chip Somodevilla—Getty Images(L-R) CEO of Meta Mark Zuckerberg, Lauren Sanchez, US businessman Jeff Bezos, CEO of Alphabet Inc and Google Sundar Pichai and Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk attend the inauguration of Donald Trump in the Capitol Rotunda on Jan. 20.Julia Demaree Nikhinson—POOL/AFP/Getty Images
A supporter of President Donald Trump waits outside of the Capital One Arena on Jan. 20.Alex Kent for TIMESupporters of President Donald Trump cheer during a live-streaming of the 60th Presidential Inauguration at Sax Restaurant & Lounge in Washington, on Jan. 20.Alex Kent for TIME
A street scene is seen before a live stream at Capital One Arena of President-Elect Donald Trump’s indoor inauguration in Washington, on Jan. 20.Michelle Gustafson for TIMESupporters for President-Elect Donald Trump hop the fence to get in line for entry as the sun rises to watch the inauguration live stream at Capital One Arena on Jan. 20.Michelle Gustafson for TIMEPeople ride in a pedicab on the streets of Washington on the day of Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony on Jan. 20.Alex Kent for TIMEAttendees cheer as President Donald Trump speaks after taking the oath of office on Jan. 20.Kenny Holston—Pool/The New York Times/AP(L-R) Barron Trump, Viktor Knavs, Don Trump, Jr., Eric Trump, Lara Trump, Ivanka Trump and Tiffany Trump wait for President Donald Trump to speak during the inaugural parade inside Capitol One Arena in Washington, on Jan. 20.Angela Weiss—AFP/Getty ImagesDiscarded items that were not allowed into the Capital One Arena for the live-streaming event and parade for the Presidential Inauguration of Donald Trump in Washington on Jan. 20.Alex Kent for TIMEFirst lady Melania Trump, President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance wave as former President Joe Biden and former first lady Jill Biden depart the Capitol after Trump's inauguration ceremony as the 47th president in Washington on Jan. 20. Doug Mills—The New York Times/Redux
