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Brandon Reil, (C) from Pennsylvania, waits in line to get into Capital One Arena for Donald Trump's inauguration celebration on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance will be sworn in on January 20 in an indoor ceremony in the rotunda of the U.S. Capitol with a celebration at the Arena after. (Photo by Stephanie Keith/Getty Images)
A pro-Trump supporter sits at the National Mall before the inauguration of the 47th President of the United States of America, Donald J. Trump on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Cold temperatures have forced the ceremony inside, but spectators still gather outside and around the city to celebrate. (Photo by Jim Vondruska/Getty Images)
The Proud Boys assemble outside during Donald Trump's inauguration on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Stephanie Keith/Getty Images)
A view of the U.S. Capitol as Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th U.S. President during a ceremony indoors, in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2025. EPA-EFE/FABRIZIO BENSCH / POOL
Pro-Trump supporters gather at the National Mall before the inauguration of the 47th President of the United States of America, Donald J. Trump on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Cold temperatures have forced the ceremony inside, but spectators still gather outside and around the city to celebrate. (Photo by Jim Vondruska/Getty Images)
Melania Trump and First Lady Jill Biden walk inside ahead of the Inauguration ceremonies for U.S. President-elect Donald Trump , at the White House on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
(L-R) U.S. President Joe Biden welcomes U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and Melania Trump to the White House ahead of his inauguration on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
(L-R) Usha Vance, second gentleman Doug Emhoff, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, and U.S. Vice President-elect former Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) stand together at the White House ahead of the inauguration of U.S. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
People attend the Inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump in the Rotunda at the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
Former U.S. President Barack Obama arrives prior to the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump at the United States Capitol on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC.(Photo by Melina Mara - Pool/Getty Images)
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump arrives for his inauguration in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th President of the United States. (Photo by Kenny Holston-Pool/Getty Images)
US President Donald Trump gestures after being sworn in at his inauguration in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Shawn Thew-Pool/Getty Images)
(L-R) Lara Trump, Eric Trump, Jared Kushner, Elon Musk, Ivanka Trump, and Donald Trump Jr. pose for photos after the inauguration of President Donald Trump in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Shawn Thew-Pool/Getty Images)
Guests including Mark Zuckerberg, Lauren Sanchez, Jeff Bezos, Sundar Pichai and Elon Musk attend the Inauguration of Donald J. Trump in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Julia Demaree Nikhinson - Pool/Getty Images)
Alphabet's CEO Sundar Pichai (L) and businessman Elon Musk (R) attend the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump at the United States Capitol on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Shawn Thew-Pool/Getty Images)
Elon Musk, CEO of X, Tesla and SpaceX arrives for the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Saul Loeb-Pool/Getty Images)
Barron Trump (L) and First Lady Melania (R) listen as US President Donald Trump delivers remarks after being sworn in as the 47th president of the United States in an inauguration ceremony in the rotunda of the United States Capitol on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Shawn Thew-Pool/Getty Images)
(L-R) Former U.S. President George W. Bush, former First Lady Laura Bush and former U.S. President Barack Obama arrive to the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
(L-R) Eric Trump, Jared Kushner, Ivanka Trump and Donald Trump Jr. arrive to the inauguration of U.S. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
(L-R) Former U.S. President Bill Clinton, former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, former U.S. President George W. Bush, former First Lady Laura Bush and former U.S. President Barack Obama arrive to the inauguration of U.S. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump takes the oath of office from U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts during inauguration ceremonies in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
U.S. President Donald Trump gestures to U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts after he was sworn in during inauguration ceremonies in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, Donald Trump Jr., Google CEO Sundar Pichai, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Usha Vance, Interior Secretary nominee Doug Burgum and Vice President-elect JD Vance applaud during the inauguration of U.S. (Photo by Kenny Holston-Pool/Getty Images)
U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump embrace during inauguration ceremonies in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Kevin Lamarque - Pool/Getty Images)
U.S. President Donald Trump celebrates with family after being sworn in at his inauguration in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Kenny Holston-Pool/Getty Images)
US President Donald Trump departs the VIP viewing area in Emancipation Hall after delivering remarks following the 2025 Presidential Inauguration ceremony at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2025. EPA-EFE/JASPER COLT / POOL
Second Lady Usha Vance, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance, U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump wave as former U.S. President Joe Biden and former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris depart the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
First Lady Melania Trump and U.S. President Donald Trump attend a luncheon following inauguration at the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
US President Donald Trump signs numerous executive orders, including pardons for defendants from the January 6th riots and a delay on the TikTok ban, on the first day of his presidency in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2025. EPA-EFE/JIM LO SCALZO / POOL
First lady Melania Trump looks on during an indoor inauguration parade at the Capitol One Arena in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2025. EPA-EFE/ALLISON DINNER
Tesla, SpaceX and X CEO Elon Musk arrives to speak during an inauguration event at Capital One Arena on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)
Tesla, SpaceX and X CEO Elon Musk gestures while speaking during an inauguration event at Capital One Arena on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
U.S. President Donald Trump gestures to the crowd during an indoor inauguration event at the Capital One Arena in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2025. EPA-EFE/ANNA MONEYMAKER / POOL
Barron Trump acknowledges applause while on stage with his father US President Donald Trump during a presidential inaugural event at the Capitol One Arena in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2025. EPA-EFE/ALLISON DINNER
U.S. President Donald Trump holds up an executive order after signing it during an indoor inauguration parade at Capital One Arena on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
U.S. President Donald Trump holds up an executive order after signing it during an indoor inauguration parade at Capital One Arena on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)
U.S. President Donald Trump throws a pen after signing executive orders during an indoor inauguration parade at Capital One Arena on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)
(L-R) One of US Vice President JD Vance’s children, US Vice President JD Vance, US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump on stage to watch a truncated presidential inaugural parade and to address supporters gathered for an inauguration eventat the Capitol One Arena in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2025. EPA-EFE/ALLISON DINNER
People take selfies at a selfie makeshift booth of a McDonald's drive-thru window with a cut of of US President Donald Trump at the Liberty Ball, one of the events being held following US President Donald Trump's inauguration today in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2025. EPA-EFE/MAASNI SRIVASTAVA
President Donald Trump dances with his wife Melania at the Commander-in-Chief Ball on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. President Trump attends some of the inaugural balls after taking the oath as the 47th president. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
Vice President JD Vance and his wife Usha Vance walk onstage at the Commander-in-Chief Ball as President Donald Trump dances with his wife Melania on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. President Trump attends some of the inaugural balls after taking the oath as the 47th president. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
President Donald Trump dances with his wife Melania at the Commander-in-Chief Ball on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. President Trump attends some of the inaugural balls after taking the oath as the 47th president. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
Ivanka Trump dances with her husband Jared Kushner during the Liberty Inaugural Ball in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2025. EPA-EFE/ANNA MONEYMAKER / POOL
President Donald Trump cuts a cake at the Commander-in-Chief Ball while First Lady Melania Trump looks on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. President Trump attends some of the inaugural balls after taking the oath as the 47th president. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
Guests mingle at the Liberty Inaugural Ball where President Donald Trump is expected later in the evening on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Guests attend the Liberty Inaugural Ball on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. President Trump attends some of the inaugural balls after taking the oath as the 47th president. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) DM