President-elect Donald Trump will take the oath of office at noon Eastern Time on Inauguration Day, Monday, January 20, 2025.
Here’s what you need to know about Inauguration Day and the presidential oath.
When is Inauguration Day?
Inauguration Day, when Donald Trump and Vice President-elect J.D. Vance will take the oath of office, will be Monday, January 20th, which also happens to be Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
What will happen on Inauguration Day?
Inaugural events are planned by the Congressional Joint Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (JCIC) and include the oath of office, inaugural address, and vetting. Other events associated with the inauguration include the inaugural parade and the inaugural ball.
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A summary of the inauguration day is as follows.
What is the presidential oath of office?
According to USA.gov, the vice president-elect will be the first to take the oath, repeating the same oath as senators, congressmen and other federal officials.
This oath has been in use since 1884 and is:
“I pledge to support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies foreign and domestic, to swear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution, and to freely discharge this obligation without restriction. I solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will fulfill the purpose of spiritual reservation and avoidance, and the duties of the office I am about to assume. So help me, God. ”
At noon, the President-elect will take the oath set forth in Article II, Section 1 of the United States Constitution:
“I solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States and to the best of my ability preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States.”
Contributed by Victoria E. Freile, USA TODAY Network.
