How, where to watch Trump's inauguration on TV or streaming
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President-elect Trump's inauguration will take place inside the U.S. Capitol Rotunda Monday, the first time in 40 years it won't be held outdoors due to weather.
Why it matters: Switching the inaugural ceremony inside means there won't be comparisons of crowd size to past inauguration ceremonies.
- The move means many lawmakers and donors will likely be unable to attend because it's an extremely limited space.
What time does the inauguration start?
Inaugural ceremonies will begin at 11:30am ET, and the swearing-in ceremony will begin at noon, with Vice President-elect Vance going first and Trump to follow.
When does Trump become president, take oath of office?
Between the lines: The 20th Amendment to the Constitution states that the term of each elected president begins at noon on Jan. 20 of the year following the election.
How to watch Trump inauguration live on TV
All major news networks are broadcasting the inauguration, including CNN, PBS, NBC, MSNBC, CBS, Fox News, NewsNation and C-SPAN.
- Coverage starts hours before the ceremony and lasts hours after.
- ABC News says it will have more than 17 hours of coverage from 7am to 12am Monday.
- Fox News notes it will have coverage Sunday from D.C. through late night Monday.
Inauguration performers
The intrigue: Country music star Carrie Underwood is set to perform at the inauguration and will sing "America the Beautiful."
- Opera tenor Christopher Macchio is scheduled to sing the national anthem.
Trump inauguration live stream on YouTube, apps
Zoom in: The Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies will live stream the 60th Inaugural Ceremonies on YouTube.
- Watch on the YouTube video above.
- Major networks and local channels will also be streaming on their websites, apps and social channels.
Capital One Arena to open for viewing, Presidential Parade
What they're saying: "We will open Capital One Arena on Monday for LIVE viewing of this Historic event, and to host the Presidential Parade," Trump wrote on Truth Social Friday. "I will join the crowd at Capital One, after my Swearing In."
- Capital One Arena, a downtown D.C. arena, has a capacity of 20,000.
MAGA rally Sunday
Trump is set to hold a "Make America Great Again Victory Rally" on Sunday, the day before the inauguration, also at the Capital One Arena.
- Doors open at 1pm and the event is scheduled to begin at 3pm.
- The rally will include performances by Kid Rock, Billy Ray Cyrus, The Village People, Lee Greenwood and speeches from Trump, Vance, Elon Musk, former wrestling star Hulk Hogan, actor Jon Voight, UFC President Dana White and more.
Tickets are available on Trump's inaugural website.
- Several news outlets are planning to stream the event on YouTube.
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