trump swearing-in

January 20, 2025 9:13 AM

Trump’s swearing-in to be held indoors, with multiple threats Washington takes no chances

For the swearing-in of US President-elect Donald Trump, who has survived two assassination attempts, Washington is taking no chances mobilising a huge safety cordon of tens of thousands of personnel, putting miles of fences, installing vehicle barriers, and deploying helicopters and drones. Moving the ceremony indoors to the Capitol because of the freezing weather on Monday may lessen some risks but major threats remain. "From radiological threats to flat tires, the Secret Service has spent ove...

EAM Jaishankar to represent India at Donald Trump’s swearing-in ceremony

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar is set to represent India at the swearing-in ceremony of President-Elect Donald J. Trump as the 47th President of the United States. The ceremony, organised by the Trump-Vance Inaugural Committee, will take place in Washington D.C, on January 20. During his visit, the foreign minister is expected to engage with key members of the incoming U.S. administration and hold discussions with dignitaries from other nations attending the event. Trump will...