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- Donald Trump was sworn in as president and delivered an inaugural address inside the U.S. Capitol after icy weather in D.C. prompted him to change the plan. We’ve put together an FAQ about the last-minute changes to Inauguration Day festivities.
- Crowds filled the streets outside Capital One Arena to watch the ceremony and Trump’s first speech since his return to the presidency.
- Some 240,000 people received tickets to attend the inauguration as originally planned. However, the arena only can hold 20,000 people.
- Major road closures and Metro changes are in effect in D.C. Here’s a list.
- Trump signed nine executive orders during an appearance at the Capital One Arena rally and is expected to sign dozens more on the first day of his second presidency.
Donald Trump has returned as president of the United States.
Trump delivered an inaugural address at the U.S. Capitol after being sworn in inside the rotunda in front of a limited number of VIP guests.
Thousands of people who planned to witness history on the National Mall instead watched at downtown D.C.’s Capital One Arena because of freezing weather. Many more who couldn’t get inside the arena could be seen watching a live video stream on the streets, outside in the cold.
Follow NBC Washington all day for updates on inaugural events, crowds, road closures, Metro service changes and much more.
