2017 Inauguration Day: Complete Coverage

<p>Donald Trump will be inaugurated as the 45th president of the United States Friday.&nbsp;</p>

Friday, January 20th 2017, 11:01 am

By: News 9


Donald Trump will be inaugurated as the 45th president of the United States on January 20. Surrounded by his family and by Congress, he’ll be sworn in by Chief Justice John Roberts on the western front of the U.S. Capitol. Mr. Trump will use two Bibles to take the oath of office: one is the Bible used by President Lincoln at his first inauguration, and the other is the Bible presented to Mr. Trump by his mother upon his graduation from primary Sunday school in 1955.

The living former presidents will attend, except George H.W. Bush, and Mr. Trump’s former rival, Hillary Clinton, will be attending with her husband, former President Bill Clinton.

Follow along for updates (All times are Eastern Time Zone)

6:08 p.m. President Trump reviews the inaugural parade from outside the White House.

5:16 p.m. Donald Trump, his family, and Vice President Pence and his family arrive at the White House.

5:09 p.m. In an overwhelming 98-1 vote, the Senate confirms retired Gen. James Mattis as Secretary of Defense, becoming Mr. Trump’s first Cabinet member.

After Mr. Trump took the oath of office Friday afternoon, one of the measures that he signed was a waiver approved by Congress that allows Mattis to serve as the Pentagon’s chief, exempting him from a current law that limits the appointment of a defense secretary within seven years of relief from duty.

4:50 p.m. The full Senate is about to take roll call votes on the confirmation of James Mattis to lead the Defense department and John Kelly to lead the Department of Homeland Security.

4:15 p.m. Mr. Trump gets out of the vehicle to walk during the inaugural parade. 

The vehicle stopped just outside the Trump hotel in D.C.

In other areas of Washington, protests have turned violent, and CBS News’ Jeff Pegues reported that at least one car was set on fire.

3:35 p.m. Mr. Trump kicks off the inaugural parade with a drive from the U.S. Capitol to the White House. 

3:02 p.m. Mr. Trump addresses Congress just before his inaugural parade begins.

“Our Cabinet’s lined up and ready,” the president said after his private luncheon with lawmakers. “I know eventually Chuck’s going to approve them, I’m sure,” he added, referencing Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, who heads up the Democratic caucus in the upper chamber. 

To the rest of Congress, the president assured that “whether you’re a Republican or Democrat...we’re going to get along,” 

Mr. Trump also acknowledged his general election opponent Hillary Clinton, who earned a standing ovation from legislators. 

“I have a lot of respect for those people,” he said. 

2:50 p.m. Mr. Trump attends a post-luncheon ceremony to toast the president.

Congress presents gifts to the newly-minted president. 

2:25 p.m. Protesters and police continue to clash after President Trump’s inauguration ceremony, with officers throwing rocks back at protesters and lobbing explosive devices towards the crowd. 

Protests escalate when police throw rocks back at protestors and then explosive devices #Inauguration pic.twitter.com/c14zSK3oaB

— Kylie Atwood (@kylieatwood) January 20, 2017

The violent incidents are just blocks away from the inauguration parade route.

A spokesman for D.C.’s metropolitan police department told CBS News’ Pat Milton that approximately 95 people have been arrested so far. The charges include rioting and vandalism stemming from a variety of incidents including setting a car on fire, smashing store front windows, and destroying multiple business. Many have been armed with crow bars, hammers and one with an ax. They are also throwing rocks at police many of whom are in riot gear. 

Two officers were brought to the hospital with minor injuries. 

2:11 p.m. Donald Trump fires off his first tweet under the new presidential Twitter account: 

1:59 p.m. Where was former president George H.W. Bush during the Trump inauguration? The 41st president was recovering at the intensive care unit of Houston Methodist Hospital, after fighting off an acute respiratory problem.

Bush was “extubated” Friday morning and is “breathing well on his own with minimal supplemental oxygen, spokesperson Jim McGrath said in a statement.

1:10 p.m. President Donald Trump’s new Twitter account, @POTUS, is now live. 

1:08 p.m. Former president Obama gives departing remarks at Joint Base Andrews to thank his staff. 

“Michelle and I have really been milking this goodbye thing,” he joked. 

“When we started on this journey, we did so with an abiding faith in the American people and their ability - our ability - to join together and change the country in ways that would make lives better for our kids and our grand kids,” Obama said. “It was met sometimes with skepticism and doubt.” 

“And yet all of you came together...and people took notice,” he said. “You proved the power of hope.” 

“We could not be prouder of you,” Obama said. “We look forward to continuing this journey with all of you, and I can’t wait to see what you do next.” 

While the former president spoke at Andrews, President Trump, surrounded by family, sits down to sign his first orders at the U.S. Capitol.

“General matters is our first signing,” the president said as sat and began signing several sheets of paper.

Mr. Trump signed one proclamation declaring a national day of patriotism, according to CBS News’ Scott Pelley. 

1:05 p.m. President Trump tweets for the first time as president: 

It is time to remember that...https://t.co/ZKyOiOor62

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 20, 2017

So to all Americans, in every city near and far, small and large, from mountain to mountain...https://t.co/cZKkrGXLSi

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 20, 2017

12:53 p.m. A spokesman for Metropolitan Police Department in DC said there have been multiple arrests on charges including rioting and vandalism in DC during the inaugural activities. 

No exact number is available at this time, CBS News’ Pat Milton reports.

12:26 p.m. Jackie Evancho sings the national anthem. 

12:20 p.m. Religious leaders say prayers following Mr. Trump’s inaugural address.

12:01 p.m. President Donald Trump begins his inaugural address.

“Together we will determine the course of america and the world for many, many years to come,” Mr. Trump said. “We will face challenges, we will confront hardships, but we will get the job done.”

“This moment is your moment,” the president said to the American people while slamming the Washington establishment. “It belongs to you...This is your day, this is your celebration, and this, the United States of America, is your country.”

Mr. Trump painted a dismal picture of the state of the nation Friday, blasting what he called the “American carnage” of the past. 

“From this day forward, it’s going to be only America first,” he said. He promised “winning like never before” and victory in the fight against “radical Islamic terrorism.”

As protesters clash with police officers in the streets of Washington, D.C. Mr. Trump also attempted a call for unity in his address, declaring “when you open your heart to patriotism, there is no room for prejudice” in the nation.  

“Whether we are black or brown or white, we all bleed the same red blood of patriots,” he said.

The president, reviving his campaign trail slogan, closed his brief inauguration address with the vow that “we will make America great again.”  

12:00 p.m. The Supreme Court’s Chief Justice John Roberts swears in Donald Trump as president.

By taking the oath of office, @realDonaldTrump becomes the new President. pic.twitter.com/vW8SzxHit8

— CBS Radio News (@CBSRadioNews) January 20, 2017

11:55 a.m. Despite the ceremony running several minutes behind schedule, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir takes the stage to perform.

The constitution says that the president must be sworn in by noon on Jan. 20.   If that doesn’t happen, then the Senate’s president pro tempore assumes the office until the oath is taken.

11:53 a.m. Mike Pence gets sworn in as vice president.

11:47 a.m. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York takes the stage, saying he is “confident” in the U.S. because of the American people.  

11:40 a.m. Prayers start at the inauguration ceremony, led by Pastor Paula White

11:30 a.m. The inauguration ceremony begins with the introduction of Vice President-elect Mike Pence and President-elect Donald Trump.

11:04 a.m. President Obama and President-elect Trump arrive at the Capitol.

10:50 a.m. The Obamas, Bidens, and Trumps leave the White House and head to the U.S. Capitol for the inauguration ceremony.

10:48 a.m. Protesters clashed with police in downtown Washington, after some smashed windows of businesses. Reporters tweeted about the violence -- and the police response -- early Friday morning.

Protesters just smashed the windows of this limo, threw in a flare pic.twitter.com/KMeXIbzBHH

— Zoe Tillman (@ZoeTillman) January 20, 2017

Smashed windows. pic.twitter.com/yXin6JVMsH

— Byron Tau (@ByronTau) January 20, 2017

Police spraying something at protesters pic.twitter.com/yeT0iYVgqL

— Zoe Tillman (@ZoeTillman) January 20, 2017

10:22 a.m. The White House has confirmed that President Obama has left a letter for Mr. Trump in the Oval Office. President George W. Bush wrote a letter to Mr. Obama in 2009 and President Bill Clinton wrote one to Bush in 2001.

10:19 a.m. Hillary Clinton arrives at the U.S. Capitol to witness Donald Trump’s swearing-in ceremony.

10:00 a.m. Inaugural trivia

Eight years ago, as the country prepared to inaugurate its first African-American president, CBS News’ “60 Minutes” commentator Andy Rooney looked at some other inaugural trivia-- the first president to ride in a car, the first inauguration to be broadcast on radio, the longest inauguration, the coldest...and the warmest (hint on that last one--same president).

9:44 a.m. Barack and Michelle Obama greet President-elect Trump and his wife Melania at the White House’s North Portico. After Melania Trump hands Mrs. Obama a gift, the two couples pose for photos on the steps of the executive mansion.

The Obamas and Trumps head inside the White House for coffee and tea before the inauguration ceremony kicks off. 

9:00 a.m. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York confirmed Friday on “CBS This Morning” that the Senate would vote later in the day on Trump’s nominees for the Defense Department and Homeland Security Department , Gen. James Mattis and Gen. John Kelly, respectively. He added that the Senate would likely vote Monday to confirm Rep. Mike Pompeo, R-Kansas, as the director of the CIA.

8:43 a.m. The Trumps and the Pences arrive at St. John’s Episcopal Church for a prayer service. Every American president has attended at least one service there since the church opened in 1816, earning its nickname “The Church of the Presidents.”

7:15 a.m. Kellyanne Conway, a top aide to Donald Trump, gave an inside look at the president-elect’s inaugural address early Friday, promising a “beautiful, elegant speech” personally written by the celebrity businessman. 

“You’re going to hear a man of action, a man of resolve in what we all know to be a divided country,” Conway told “CBS This Morning.” She predicted he would “lay down an important marker to try to unify the country” and promised that he would reach out to those who didn’t support him.

Conway said the president-elect will “take a couple of executive actions” Friday, and then by Monday she predicted “you’ll see him rolling back some of the job killing regulations” that he considers to be “unconstitutional measures.” 

When asked whether that would include environmental regulations, Conway said “possibly, yes.” 

Just as the president-elect readies for the inauguration ceremony, U.S. law enforcement and intelligence agencies are looking at interceptions of both communications and financial transactions as part of “a broad investigation into possible links between Russian officials and associates of President-elect Donald J. Trump,” according to a new report by the New York Times. Citing former and current senior American officials, the Times said that Mr. Trump’s former campaign chairman Paul Manafort is one of the associates included in the investigation.

6:12 a.m. Protests near inaugural balls began Thursday night

On the eve of President-elect Trump’s inauguration, protesters flooded Pennsylvania Avenue near the locations of inaugural balls and events, reports CBS Washington affiliate WUSA-TV.

The station says police used pepper spray on the protesters several times.

Demonstrators clogged the area outside the National Press Club, where the “Deploraball” was being held, with prominent members of the group Alt-Right attending. 

In New York, actors Robert De Niro, Sally Field and Mark Ruffalo joined hundreds of other people outside a Donald Trump building on Thursday for a pre-inauguration demonstration organizers said was meant to energize those concerned about the Republican president-elect’s policies. 

The anti-Trump rally was held outside of the Trump International Hotel in Columbus Circle on Thursday evening, CBS New York reported.  

6:00 a.m. CBS News’ John Dickerson weighs in on what Mr. Trump’s inaugural address might tell us about his presidency.

CBS News’ Chief White House Correspondent Major Garrett debuts his new podcast, “The Takeout.” This week, Mr. Trump’s former campaign manager, Corey Lewandowski, says that the president-elect won’t hold the inaugural boycott against House Democrats. 

As the inaugural ceremony of Donald Trump gets underway, here’s a guide from CBS News on the top Trump-related issues to keep an eye on once he’s sworn in. --CBS News’ Steve Chaggaris.

logo

Get The Daily Update!

Be among the first to get breaking news, weather, and general news updates from News 9 delivered right to your inbox!

More Like This

January 20th, 2017

March 22nd, 2024

March 14th, 2024

February 9th, 2024

Top Headlines

April 19th, 2024

April 19th, 2024

April 19th, 2024

April 19th, 2024