Donald Trump is set to be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States. A day typically known visually for the expansive backdrop of the U.S. Capitol and a crowded National Mall will look a bit different today. Due to forecasts of extreme cold in Washington, D.C., the Inauguration was moved indoors, with the swearing-in ceremonies happening inside the Capitol Rotunda.
Supporters will be able to watch a live stream of the event and the presidential parade in the Capital One Arena, the same arena where Trump held a rally on the eve of the inauguration. While over 200,000 tickets were originally issued for the swearing-in viewing, the arena only has the capacity for just over 20,000.
Below is a selection of the best photographs from the day, chosen by TIME’s photo editors.
The U.S. Capitol, seen surrounded by gates and risers meant for crowds of supporters, is seen at night the night before the inauguration in Washington, on Jan. 19.Michelle Gustafson for TIMEPresident-elect Donald Trump shakes hands with Vice President-elect JD Vance as Usha Vance watches as he arrives for a service at St. John’s Church ahead of the 60th Presidential Inauguration, on Jan. 20.Evan Vucci—APFirst lady Jill Biden, President Joe Biden, President-elect Donald Trump and Melania Trump stand together ahead of Trump’s Inauguration, at the White House in Washington, on Jan. 20,Andrew Harnik—Getty ImagesA large cutout of President-Elect Donald Trump is seen being carried outside the Capitol One Arena during his Victory rally the night before his inauguration in Washington, on Jan. 19.Michelle Gustafson for TIMEAttendees arrive for the 60th presidential inauguration in the rotunda of the Capitol in Washington, on Jan. 20.Kenny Holston—The New York Times/Bloomberg/Getty ImagesPresident-elect Donald Trump arrives to the 60th presidential inauguration in the rotunda of the Capitol on Jan. 20.Kenny Holston—The New York Times/Bloomberg/Getty ImagesCatering staff prepare for a luncheon in Statuary Hall that will follow the inauguration ceremony where Donald Trump will sworn in as the 47th US President in the Capitol Rotunda on Jan. 20.Brendan Smialowski—AFP/Getty Images(L-R) Former President Bill Clinton, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, former President George W. Bush, former first lady Laura Bush and former President Barack Obama arrive to the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump on Jan. 20.Chip Somodevilla—Getty ImagesA member of the National Guard poses for a photo while directing traffic around the Captial One Arena for Trump’s Victory Rally event the day before the Inauguration in Washington on Jan. 19.Alex Kent for TIMERep. Kat Cammack and President of Argentina Javier Milei attend the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump on Jan. 20.Kevin Dietsch—Getty ImagesPeople watch the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump from the Capital One Arena in Washington on Jan. 20.Christopher Furlong—Getty ImagesVice President-elect former Sen. J.D. Vance reacts with his family during inauguration ceremonies on Jan. 20.Chip Somodevilla—Getty ImagesTelsa, SpaceX and X CEO Elon Musk looks on ahead of the inauguration ceremony where Donald Trump will sworn in, in the Capitol Rotunda on Jan. 20.Chip Somodevilla—POOL/AFP/Getty ImagesPresident Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump arrive for the inauguration ceremony where Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th President on Jan. 20.Melina Mara—POOL/ AFP/Getty ImagesCommemorative merchandise is covered in snow outside the Captial One Arena for Trump’s rally event the day before the Inauguration on Jan. 19.Alex Kent for TIMEDonald Trump hugs his children after taking the oath of office during inauguration ceremonies on Jan. 20.Chip Somodevilla—Getty Images(L-R) CEO of Meta Mark Zuckerberg, Lauren Sanchez, US businessman Jeff Bezos, CEO of Alphabet Inc and Google Sundar Pichai and Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk attend the inauguration of Donald Trump in the Capitol Rotunda on Jan. 20.Julia Demaree Nikhinson—POOL/AFP/Getty ImagesAttendees cheer as President Donald Trump speaks after taking the oath of office on Jan. 20.Kenny Holston—Pool/The New York Times/AP
