See Donald Trump and JD Vance’s 2025 Inauguration in Photos

Is not a party like a Washington, DC, party, because a DC party don’t stop is filled with an intriguing mix of politicians and celebrities who are at least politically aware enough to know when Inauguration Day takes place.

So was the case January 20 in the nation’s capital where everyone from former presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bushlike their spouses Hillary Clinton and Laura Bush, to Tesla CEO Elon Musk were to see Donald Trump take the oath of office. Again.

Eight years after the one time star of The Apprentice was sworn in as the 45th president of the United States, the 78-year-old returns to the US Capitol (this time to the rotunda, the frigid temps move the entire production inside) for his second term as commander-in-chief.

Helping to usher in Trump is Carrie Underwood and the impressive vocals that helped her win American Idol back in 2005.

Tap to perform “America the Beautiful”. the singer was stunned by the invitation.