The inauguration of the 47th President of the United States ended with a series of three balls marked by the presence of the group Village People, actor Jon Voigt and rapper Nelly.
Donald Trump's inauguration day ended this Monday, January 20, with a series of three balls: the “Liberty Ball”, the “Commander-in-Chief Ball” and the “Starlight Ball”. Three events in which Donald Trump participated with his wife, Melania Trump.
After taking the oath under the dome of the Capitol, announcing the start of “America's golden age”, and signing a myriad of decrees emphasizing his electoral program, Donald Trump took advantage of the balls to launch his second term with fanfare.
A dance to an Elvis Presley song
Donald Trump first made an appearance at the “Commander-in-Chief Ball”, reserved for military forces. The president made his entrance with his wife before dancing to An American Trilogy d’Elvis Presley.
“I have had no greater privilege in my life than to be your commander in chief twice,” Donald Trump told the assembled crowd, who applauded him warmly.
Jon Voigt in the crowd
After saluting the various forces of the American army, the president gave way to the musicians scheduled to host the ball: the group Rascal Flatts and the country singer Parker McCollum.
-Actor Jon Voight, recently named Donald Trump's “special ambassador” to Hollywood, was in the audience. Artists Kid Rock and Billy Ray Cyrus were also present on stage.
The second event of the evening, the “Liberty Ball”, was the opportunity for Donald Trump to appear on stage with the group Village People. Their hit Y.M.C.A.a gay anthem, became the signature song of his campaign.
Nelly's concert
At the “Liberty Ball,” an event reserved for Trump supporters, rapper Nelly and country singer Jason Aldean performed their most famous songs on stage.
The third and final event of inauguration night, the “Starlight Ball” was dedicated to donors to Donald Trump's campaign. We could see country star Gavin DeGraw there.
Donald Trump begins the second day of his return to the White House this Tuesday. The Republican, who became the oldest president in the history of the United States, will go to the Washington National Cathedral in the morning for a religious service.