Federal Government Policy and Business

Trump to be sworn in, marking a transformative shift in the country's leadership

The Washington Post: Donald John Trump will be sworn in as the 45th president of the United States at noon on Friday, on a day that is expected to offer less ceremony and flourish than previous inaugurations — while ushering in a transformative shift in the country’s leadership.

Events on the Mall will begin about 11:30 a.m. For those attending the events in person, the security gates will open at 6 a.m. The weather forecast calls for temperatures around 50 degrees, with rain showers in the afternoon.

After taking the oath of office, President Trump will attend a luncheon at the Capitol, and his inaugural parade down Pennsylvania Avenue will begin about 3 p.m. That parade is supposed to last about 90 minutes — which would make it one of the shortest inaugural parades in recent history. Tens of thousands of protesters are expected during the day: Protest groups have vowed to gather at each of the 20 security checkpoints where attendees will enter the Mall.

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