WASHINGTON: Chief Justice John Roberts of the U.S. Supreme Court has administered the oath of office to President Trump, The inauguration ceremony of newly elected U.S. President Donald Trump is currently underway,
Ahead of the ceremony, Trump met with President Joe Biden at the White House. Later, Trump, along with his wife Melania, attended a prayer service at a church in Washington, D.C.
Due to the extreme cold weather in Washington, D.C., the inauguration ceremony is being held indoors for the first time in 40 years.
According to sources the event is expected to draw an estimated 500,000 attendees
The event is being attended by several prominent Pakistani political figures, and Pakistani-Americans, Pakistan People’s Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari is participating the even on special invitation. In addition, foreign ministers from Japan, India, and Australia are present, while China’s Vice President is representing his country.
Prior to the inauguration, a celebratory rally was held at Capital One Arena in honor of Trump’s victory.
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