Donald Trump swearing-in ceremony, Inauguration Day date: When will Republican take charge as USA President?

Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday. With a win in Wisconsin, the Republican nominee cleared the 270 electoral votes needed to clinch the presidency. This is a Hollywoodesque comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, sparked a violent insurrection at the US Capitol, was convicted of felony charges and survived two assassination attempts.

After state election officials certify their elections, electors meet in their individual states — never as one body — to certify the election. This year, that will happen on December 17.

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If the two candidates have a tied number of votes, the election is thrown to the House, where each state's congressional delegation gets one vote. That has happened only twice, in 1801 and 1825.

Once a state’s electors have certified the vote, they send a certificate to Congress. Congress then formally counts and certifies the vote at a special session on January 6. The vice president presides as the envelopes for each state are opened and verified.

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Once Congress certifies the vote, the new or returning president will be inaugurated January 20 on the steps of the Capitol. Swearing-in ceremony of President-elect Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance is scheduled to take place at noon on January 20.

FAQs

Q1. When is Inauguration Day 2025?
A1. Inauguration Day 2025 is on January 20 next year.

Q2. When is Donald Trump's swearing-in ceremony?
A2. Donald Trump's swearing-in ceremony is on January 20, 2025.