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Jan 20, 2025 - Politics

In photos: Inauguration weekend 2025 in D.C.

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A photo of a Cybertruck painted with an American flag and the words "TRUMP." — A President Trump-adorned Cybertruck in D.C. on Sunday. Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

President Trump was sworn into office Monday, and the three day-long inauguration festivities in D.C. were filled with parties, protests and lots of Cybertrucks.

Here are some photos:

Capital One Arena inauguration watch party

Heaps of trash of all colors and sizes - bags and purses, mostly - litter the streets of D.C. near the Capital One Arena. — Bags and purses were among the trash left around Capital One Arena. The venue has a no-bag policy due to security. Photo: Anna Spiegel/Axios

A woman in a black parka and a man in a Donald Trump wig and red tie walking in city streets in DC. — People dispersing after the viewing party at Capital One Arena reached capacity on Monday. Photo: Anna Spiegel/Axios

A photo of a man wearing a baseball cap that reads "I'm voting for the convicted felon." — A supporter of President Trump awaits the start of the inauguration. Photo: Eric Thayer/Getty Images

A man holding a red t-shirt with a picture of Donald Trump and the slogan "Cope" underneath it. — A vendor sells "COPE" T-shirts outside Capital One Arena on Monday. Photo: Anna Spiegel/Axios

The mega tv screen inside Capital One Arena showing Donald Trump during his inauguration while thousands of spectators on the floor watch. — People watch the inauguration inside Capital One Arena on Monday. Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

Pro-Trump demonstrators march in celebration — Pro-Trump demonstrators, some bearing insignia of extremist group Proud Boys, march in downtown D.C. on Monday. Photo: Fatih Aktas/Anadolu via Getty Images

People inside a D.C. bar with Elon Musk on the TV screen — Elon Musk is on a TV screen inside Union Pub on Capitol Hill. Photo: Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images

A photo of military vehicles on a street in Washington, D.C. — Military vehicles in D.C. on Sunday. Photo: Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images

A crowd walks with a President Donald Trump poster in Union Station in Washington, D.C. — Demonstrators carry signs in Union Station on Monday. Photo: Valerie Plesch/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Crowds head to President Trump's rally at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. — Trump supporters gather at Capital One Arena to attend his rally on Sunday. Photo: Celal Gunes/Anadolu via Getty Images

A photo of attendees outside of President Donald Trump's rally at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. — People wait in line at Capital One Arena for President Trump's rally on Sunday. Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

Trump MAGA merchandise

A photo of T-shirts supporting President Donald Trump outside of Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. — MAGA merch sold outside Capital One Arena on Sunday. Photo: Thomas Hengge/Anadolu via Getty Images

A golden hightop sneaker atop black shoe boxes on a table of merchandise for Trump. — Golden Trump sneakers for sale, along with MAGA soda cans and Trump beanies. Photo: Anna Spiegel/Axios

A photo of a President Trump supporter leaning against a counter at Capital One Arena. — An attendee at President Trump's Capital One Arena rally Sunday. Photo: Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images

A photo of someone's hand with a "MAGA" ring. — Rings reflect the prevailing sentiment at the Capital One Arena rally for President-Elect Donald Trump on Sunday. Photo: Scott Olson/Getty Images

A photo of someone wearing a "TRUMP' hat in Capitol One Arena in Washington, D.C. — Guests arrive at Capital One Arena for the rally Sunday. Photo: Scott Olson/Getty Images

A man wearing a "TRUMP" visor with a yellow wig in Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. — An attendee at Capital One Arena during the rally Sunday. Photo: Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images

A photo of the crowd at President Donald Trump's rally at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. — Attendees at Trump's Capital One Arena rally on Sunday. Photo: Victor J. Blue/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Inauguration weekend: From protests to fireworks

A photo of protesters along the reflecting pool on the National Mall. — People gather outside the Lincoln Memorial for the People's March rally on Saturday. Photo: Nathan Morris/NurPhoto via Getty Images

A photo of protestors outside of the Lincoln Memorial. — Pro-abortion rights demonstrators confront anti-abortion rights demonstrators during the People's March on Saturday. Photo: Bryan Dozier/Middle East Images/Middle East Images via AFP

A photo of protestors during the People's March in Washington, D.C. — Progressive activists march during the People's March on Saturday. Photo: Bryan Dozier/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images

A photo of a pro-abortion protestor clashing with an anti-abortion protestor in Washington, D.C. — A pro-abortion rights demonstrator confronts an anti-abortion rights demonstrator during the People's March on Saturday. Photo: Bryan Dozier/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images

A crowd watches fireworks at Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Virginia. — Donald and Melania Trump watch fireworks at Trump National Golf Club on Saturday in Sterling, Va. Photo: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images

A photo of fireworks. — Fireworks at Trump National Golf Club on Saturday in Sterling, Va. Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images

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