It’s D-Day for Donald Trump and his supporters. The Republican billionaire officially returns to business and the presidency of the United States this Monday, January 20. Across the Atlantic, major national channels, including ABC, CBS, CNN, Fox News, MSNBC and PBS, will broadcast the event live.
The swearing-in of Donald Trump and his vice-president, JD Vance, will take place at noon local time (6 p.m. in France). This ceremony will be followed by the official farewells of outgoing President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.
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In France, this 60th inauguration of an American president will also be widely covered. France Télévisions is planning a special broadcast from 5 p.m., with analyzes from experts and correspondents live from Washington. Franceinfo will begin its coverage from 2 p.m. with a program dedicated to the issues and highlights of this event.
As for private channels, TF1, via LCI, will offer live coverage with reports from Washington. Likewise, BFMTV and CNews will offer special editions enriched with debates and political analyzes before and after the ceremony. Finally, TV5 Monde, in partnership with the Belgian channel RTBF, will broadcast the event with particular emphasis on international reactions, particularly European ones.
-Highlights of the inauguration ceremony
The investiture ceremony, governed by well-established traditions, will be punctuated by notable moments:
- Taking the oath: At noon (6 p.m. French time), after his vice-president, Donald Trump will take the oath of office on the Bible, a solemn act performed before the President of the Supreme Court of the United States.
- Inaugural Address: Immediately afterwards, the new president will deliver his inaugural address, in which he will outline the priorities of his second term.
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- Military review: early this afternoon in Washington, the president and his vice-president will review the armed forces on the steps of the Capitol, affirming their role at the head of the American military forces.
- Presidential procession: Donald Trump will join the White House from Capitol Hill in a ceremonial procession down Pennsylvania Avenue, accompanied by a military escort.
- Inaugural parade: Around 3 p.m. (9 p.m. in France), a parade bringing together military and civilian units will take place in front of the White House.
- Inaugural balls: the day will end with a series of official and unofficial balls, attended by the president, first lady Melania Trump and their guests, marking the (festive) start of this new term.
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