Succeeding Barack Obama, Donald Trump will on Friday took over as the 45th President of the United States. Along with Trump, Mike Pence was sworn in as the Vice President of the United States in a grand ceremony at Capitol Hill in Washington DC.
Before the formal ceremony, Donald and Melania Trump attended a service at St. John’s Church. The current and the successor American presidents left the White House together for the US Capitol.
Stay with us for live updates of the event:
President Trump and VP Pence wave goodbye to the Obamas as they depart the US Capitol https://t.co/YpuCylp4Iz https://t.co/OF1J4N24Vb
— CNN (@CNN) January 20, 2017
11:05 pm: Former President Barack Obama and former First lady Michelle Obama leave the US Capitol. It is the end of an era
Pres. Obama waves goodbye as he boards Marine One for Joint Base Andrews with Michelle Obama #Inauguration2017 pic.twitter.com/WT4EEPAtMX
— NBC News (@NBCNews) January 20, 2017
Former President Obama departs the US Capitol following President Trump's inauguration ceremony https://t.co/RxTvfL9m8H pic.twitter.com/WJTkHCpCt4
— CNN (@CNN) January 20, 2017
#UPDATE Sporadic violence at Washington anti-Trump protest https://t.co/2OIxbnr65F pic.twitter.com/uOI8gG0D8E
— AFP news agency (@AFP) January 20, 2017
Here's the moment the @POTUS Twitter handle changed hands https://t.co/JXuq4iLyEk pic.twitter.com/kpCo5P9qJx
— CNN (@CNN) January 20, 2017
PHOTO: Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton shakes hands with Nancy Pelosi after the inauguration. https://t.co/XN8l3hFXNE
— The Associated Press (@AP) January 20, 2017
10:47 pm: President Trump concluded his speech with campaign slogan: “Yes, together we will ‘Make America Great Again'”
President Trump: "I will never, ever let you down. America will start winning again." https://t.co/RxTvfL9m8H https://t.co/eQ5ci5Bodh
— CNN (@CNN) January 20, 2017
10:46 pm: “You will never be ignored again,” Trump tells Amricans
President Donald Trump: "We will be protected by the great men and women of our military and law enforcement." https://t.co/l0eRxvtwm2
— NBC News (@NBCNews) January 20, 2017
10:45 pm: We will unite world against “radical Islamic terrorism”: Trump
10:42 pm: We will not fail, we will prosper: Trump; names two simple rules: Buy American and hire American
President Trump: "We will follow two simple rules: Buy American, and hire American" https://t.co/pakz0LbFqs https://t.co/38TBEmMle6
— NBC News (@NBCNews) January 20, 2017
10:41 pm: We will not impose our style of life on anyone but will shine. We will discover our loyalty to each other: Trump
10:40 pm: We will bring back our borders, we will bring back our weath and we will bring back our dreams: Trump
10:38 pm: From this day forward a new vision will be followed and that will be : AMERICA FIRST, says Trump
President Trump: "January 20, 2017 will be remembered as the day the people became the rulers of this nation again" https://t.co/GscRYRgTp6
— NBC News (@NBCNews) January 20, 2017
10:37 pm: The power is now being transferred from Washington DC back to the people of the Untied States…This moment is your moment. It belongs to you: Trump
10:35 pm: President Donald Trump thanks the Obamas for their help during transition of power
Trump thanks Obamas for help during transition: "They have been magnificent" https://t.co/pakz0LbFqs #Inauguration https://t.co/8W4V2DaKAs
— NBC News (@NBCNews) January 20, 2017
10:28 pm: Donald Trump takes over as the 45th President of the United States of America
10:20 pm: Mike Pence takes over as the Vice President of the United States of America
BREAKING: Mike Pence takes oath of office as the vice president of the United States. pic.twitter.com/FbD2kP8ora
— The Associated Press (@AP) January 20, 2017
10:10 pm: The Missouri State University Chorale performs
The Missouri State University Chorale performs at Trump inauguration https://t.co/23WRNk8Vte #InaugurationDay https://t.co/eAVbs6FJSI
— CNN (@CNN) January 20, 2017
10:05 pm: Inaugural swearing-in ceremony underway
Pastor Paula White-Cain delivers invocation at Donald Trump's inaugural swearing-in ceremony https://t.co/YpuCylp4Iz https://t.co/5QnJS152fC
— CNN (@CNN) January 20, 2017
Senator Chuck Schumer: "Today we celebrate one of democracy's core attributes – the peaceful transfer of power" https://t.co/kyMCZ0xp7H
— NBC News (@NBCNews) January 20, 2017
9:56 pm: US President-elect Donald Trump arrives at the Capitol Hill, swearing in ceremony to begin
Trump steps out on Capitol for his inauguration as the 45th President of the United States https://t.co/pakz0LbFqs https://t.co/FXHMi8n9Ij
— NBC News (@NBCNews) January 20, 2017
Vice President-elect Mike Pence walks out at the Capitol for #Inauguration2017 https://t.co/pakz0LbFqs https://t.co/KWI9Md3nd5
— NBC News (@NBCNews) January 20, 2017
9:54 pm: US President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden at the Capitol Hill
9:49 pm: Michelle Obama at the Capitol Hill
"Hail to the Chief" plays one final time for President Obama #inauguration2017 https://t.co/pakz0LbFqs https://t.co/0HKMIAAjkJ
— NBC News (@NBCNews) January 20, 2017
9:46 pm: Capitol Hill set for Donald Trump’s swearing in
Trump, Obama arrive at Capitol for swearing-in ceremony. #Inauguration pic.twitter.com/sTaCO0q5vo
— AFP Photo Department (@AFPphoto) January 20, 2017
9:37 pm: The new First family of the United St
ates
9:30 pm: Barack Obama reaches with Donald Trump at the Capitol Hill, swearing in to begin soon
Trump, Obama arrive at Capitol for swearing-in ceremony. #Inauguration pic.twitter.com/sTaCO0q5vo
— AFP Photo Department (@AFPphoto) January 20, 2017
9:24 pm: The cavalcade of the 44th and the 45th President of the United States to reach for the inaugural ceremony soon
9:19 pm: President Obama leaves White House for the LAST time with President elect Donald Trump
9:15: Michelle Obama and Melania Trump leave the White House
9:15: Vice President Joe Biden and wife leaves the White House
Meet the Army vet who hasn't missed a swearing-in since Nixon https://t.co/WzD9XJzsIV pic.twitter.com/SZQ87434SV
— NBC News (@NBCNews) January 20, 2017
9:00 pm: Barack Obama steps out of the Oval office for the one LAST time
9:00 am: Bernie Sanders arrives at the inaugural ceremony <
Bernie Sanders arrives at the inaugural swearing-in ceremony https://t.co/YpuCylp4Iz #inauguration https://t.co/SJ2rZXHaLM
— CNN (@CNN) January 20, 2017
KellyOCam: My behind the scenes view @HillaryClinton @billclinton arrive inside the Capitol. pic.twitter.com/t43h5AT4JK
— Kelly O'Donnell (@KellyO) January 20, 2017
Melania Trump dons powder blue Ralph Lauren suit, harkening back to Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis' iconic style https://t.co/HPXAPwvig9 pic.twitter.com/xpi7ayBdKH
— CNN (@CNN) January 20, 2017
8:50 pm: The Clintons arrive for the ceremony
First look at @billclinton and @HillaryClinton on #Inauguration Day. pic.twitter.com/6FbQjLQtSv
— TODAY (@TODAYshow) January 20, 2017
Kellyanne Conway arrives at #Inauguration2017. Today is her 50th birthday. https://t.co/pakz0LbFqs pic.twitter.com/z7mrRWlI99
— NBC News (@NBCNews) January 20, 2017
360° photo of the Capitol before the swearing-in ceremony of US President-elect Donald Trump https://t.co/Jc3711hD9H #Inauguration
— AFP Photo Department (@AFPphoto) January 20, 2017
8:40 pm: Donald Trump and Barack Obama at the White House
That awkward moment when you don't know what to do with your gift pic.twitter.com/D7sSJIpodQ
— Daniella Diaz (@DaniellaMicaela) January 20, 2017
JUST IN: President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama greet President-elect Trump and wife Melania https://t.co/RxTvfL9m8H #InaugurationDay pic.twitter.com/eHs2pgD35O
— CNN (@CNN) January 20, 2017
8:25 pm: Former President George W. Bush and former First Lady Laura Bush arrive for #InaugurationDay
Former President George W. Bush and former First Lady Laura Bush arrive for #InaugurationDay https://t.co/RxTvfL9m8H pic.twitter.com/l5CIIAt0vP
— CNN (@CNN) January 20, 2017
8:20 pm: Barack and Michelle Obama wait for the Trumps at the White House
8:20 pm: Donald and Melania Trump arrive at a church service
PHOTO: Melania Trump arriving at a church service with her husband, the president-elect, on #Inauguration Day. pic.twitter.com/RLtDlMhY1c
— AP Politics (@AP_Politics) January 20, 2017
8:13 PM IST: The Trumps and Obamas pose for pictures at the White House before walking in. It is here. The end of presidency of Barack Obama and the beginning of Donald Trump era.
8:12 PM IST: Donald Trump’s motorcade arrives at the White House. The Obamas are waiting at the entrance to receive the Trumps.
8:08 PM IST: Watch Donald Trump and incoming first lady Ivanka Trump attend the St John’s church service ahead of the inauguration ceremony.
Watch President-elect #DonaldTrump arrive at St. John’s church ahead of his #Inauguration #TRUMP45 pic.twitter.com/wn29i3nxqB
— FOX Business (@FoxBusiness) January 20, 2017
8:04 PM IST: Only two out of 15 cabinet picks of Trump have been approved by the US Senate till now. They are expected to be sworn in along with Trump and vice-president Mike Pence.
8:02 PM IST: Nearly 28,000 security personnel manning the streets around the White House as they gear up for massive anti and pro-Trump demonstrations.
7:57 PM IST: Outgoing US President Barack Obama just tweeted out a thanks to the US public, probably his last as president.
It’s been the honor of my life to serve you. You made me a better leader and a better man.
— President Obama (@POTUS) January 20, 2017
7:47 PM Indian Standard Time (EST)- Thousands of people seen gathering outside the White House in Washington DC as we near the inauguration ceremony.
Thank you for a wonderful evening in Washington, D.C. #Inauguration pic.twitter.com/a6xpFQTHj5
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 20, 2017
Thank you for joining us at the Lincoln Memorial tonight- a very special evening! Together, we are going to MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN! pic.twitter.com/5d774OCx5o
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 20, 2017
# Vice Presidential oath will be administered by Associate Justice Clarence Thomas while the Presidential oath will administered by Chief Justice John Roberts. After Trump takes the oath, he will deliver an inaugural address. Obama will then depart by helicopter from East Front
## Trump will review the troops. There will be a parade from the Capitol to the White House
and in the evening there will be an inaugural ball.
## Indian sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik congrats Donald Trump through his art
## White house says good bye to Barack Obama
You were the change. Because of you, America is better poised to lead in the 21st century than any other nation on Earth. pic.twitter.com/6yMkkZ5KzX
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) January 19, 2017
##Bollywood actress Manasvi Mamgai to perform at the inauguration
