Trump Prepares for Second Inauguration Amid High-Profile Absences

Several prominent Democrats, including Nancy Pelosi and Michelle Obama, will not attend as Trump’s inauguration coincides with Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025, marking his return to the White House.
Nancy Pelosi and Michelle Obama are among several high-profile Democrats skipping the event, with some citing safety concerns and MLK Day observances as reasons for their absence.
China is sending Vice President Han Zheng to the inauguration, signaling a willingness to improve U.S.-China relations under Trump’s administration.
The inauguration coincides with Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a rare calendar alignment that last occurred during Bill Clinton’s second inauguration in 1997.
The event is expected to draw over 200,000 attendees in Washington, D.C., despite forecasts of freezing temperatures and ongoing political tensions.