DONALD Trump’s grandkids steal the show from the president-elect on his historic inauguration day.
His children and grandchildren were seen seated behind him ahead of his victory rally at Washington DC’s Capital One Arena following his historic inauguration.
Adding to the youthful feel of Monday’s rally, Vice President JD Vance appeared at the arena alongside his son Vivek.
The child appeared overwhelmed by proceedings, at one stage slumping tired over the platform next to the presidential seal.
Trump’s youngest child, Barron, was also an impossible-to-miss feature of Monday’s festivities.
The 6-foot, 7-inch college student, 18, towered above the rest of the attendees at the ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda.
Perfectly positioned behind his father at the podium bearing the presidential seal, Barron was seen wearing a dark-tailored suit complete with an American flag lapel pin.
The symbolism wasn’t lost on many viewers.
“He will be president in the future, that is a guarantee,” one user wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.
“He’s already manifesting it.”
Earlier, the youngest members of the Trump clan were spotted during a church service appearing overwhelmed by the day’s events.
Ivanka Trump was pictured watching over her children as they dozed off during a church service at St. John’s Church in Washington, D.C., before Trump’s swearing-in ceremony on Monday.
The family gathered at the Episcopal church for a traditional morning service before Trump’s indoor ceremony, which was set to kick off in just a few hours.
Ivanka was seen sitting in a pew with her three kids, Arabella, Joseph, and Theodore.
The proud mom smiled as Joseph, 10, and Theodore, 8, struggled to open their eyes.
Trump sat nearby with his wife, Melania, and 18-year-old son Barron.
The boys’ antics come after their cousins, Eric and Lara Trump’s two young children, took the spotlight during President-elect Trump’s victory rally on Sunday.
Luke, 7, and Carolina, 5, recited the pledge of allegiance onstage as Trump’s supporters cheered on the eve of his second inauguration.
Carolina was seen sporting pieces of a costume seemingly related to Wicked, the hit 2024 movie musical starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.
The five-year-old wore ruby slippers and clutched a blue fan as she headed into the church with her dad.
Luke is also seen holding what appears to be a toy rabbit as he walks next to his mom.
Trump has 10 grandchildren in total, with another one on the way, as Tiffany Trump is pregnant.
Ivanka, who joined Trump on the campaign trail in 2016 and 2020, stepped out of the political spotlight for her dad’s 2024 run.
She announced that while she loved and supported her dad, she chose to stay in the background of this year’s presidential race to focus on her husband and three kids.
However, Ivanka, along with Trump’s son Eric, were seen bright and early as Monday’s church service kicked off a full itinerary for the big day.
After the morning service, Trump, Vice President-elect JD Vance, and their spouses visited the White House for a meeting with President Joe Biden.
Presidential inauguration ceremony rundown
President-elect Donald Trump sworn-in as the 47th president of the United States by receiving the oath of office on January 20, 2025.
The swearing-in ceremony for Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance will begin on January 20, 2025, at noon EST.
However, the inauguration events began on Saturday, January 18, 2025.
Inauguration timeline:
- Saturday, January 18, 2025: Reception and fireworks at Trump’s golf club in Virginia.
- A cabinet reception and vice president dinner.
- Sunday, January 19, 2025: Wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Solider at Arlington National Cemetery.
- Trump delivered remarks at a victory rally at Capitol One Arena in Washington DC and a candlelight dinner.
- Monday, January 20, 2025: The inauguration will begin with a service at St. John’s church, followed by tea at the White House.
- The official presidential oath of office of Trump and JD Vance will start at noon.
- A farewell to President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will follow.
- President Trump will then head to the President’s Room in the Capitol near the Senate chamber, where he is expected to sign nominations and other documents in his first official act.
- A luncheon hosted by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies follows after the signing ceremony.
- President Trump kicks off the presidential parade from the Capitol down Pennsylvania Avenue and to the White House.
- After the parade, the Oval Office signing ceremony begins at the White House.
- President Trump will attend three inaugural balls – the Commander in Chief Ball, the Liberty Inaugural Ball, and the Starlight Ball. He is expected to make remarks at all three events.
- Tuesday, January 21: A National Prayer is held to conclude the official inaugural ceremony.
Due to frigid weather, the Oval Office signing ceremony will be held indoors for the first time since 1985.
Trump will be flanked by family, likely including all five of his children and ten of his grandchildren, as well as friends like tech bosses Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk.
The FBI is said to be forming a ring of steel around Trump and world leaders at the ceremony as they brace for the worst.
Country star Carrie Underwood will perform America the Beautiful, and opera singer Christopher Macchio will sing the national anthem.
Spectators will be able to watch the ceremony from the nearby Capitol One arena.
Following an Oval Office signing ceremony at the White House, Trump will speak at three inaugural balls.
He’ll then join the watch party at the Capitol One arena for the inaugural parade – and later celebrate with a victory rally.
