PHOTOS: What we saw on Inauguration Day

Brian Munoz | January 20, 2025

A young Donald Trump supporter dresses up as the president on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, — the day of his second inauguration — in Washington D.C.
A young Donald Trump supporter dresses up as the president on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, — the day of his second inauguration — in Washington D.C. (Brian Munoz | St. Louis Public Radio/NPR)

On the day of President Donald Trump’s second inauguration, thousands of supporters – many of whom traveled from all over the country – gathered in Washington, D.C.

Due to frigid temperatures, the official ceremony took place inside the U.S. Capitol. But that didn’t stop people from celebrating outside.

Take a look at what our photographers captured.

Amy Long, from North Carolina, during President Donald Trump's second inauguration on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington D.C.
Amy Long, from North Carolina, during President Donald Trump’s second inauguration on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington D.C. (Brian Munoz | St. Louis Public Radio/NPR)
Thousands line up to enter the Capital One Arena to attend the Trump inauguration watch party.
Thousands line up to enter the Capital One Arena to attend the Trump inauguration watch party. (Tyrone Turner/WAMU)
Police and other security were out in force downtown near the Capital One Arena.
Police and other security were out in force downtown near the Capital One Arena. (Tyrone Turner/WAMU)
Brandon Reil, 26, of Pennsburg, Pa., stands for a portrait while waiting in line for a rally marking President Donald Trump's second inauguration at Capital One Arena on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington D.C. 'We need the wars ended. Hundreds of thousands and millions of innocent people are dying, so I trust Trump to get that done,' he said. 'I think Robert F. Kennedy — the Make America Healthy Again [campaign is] important right now. Our health is 70% of us are obese as Americans and we need to take our health more seriously.'
Brandon Reil, 26, of Pennsburg, Pa., stands for a portrait while waiting in line for a rally marking President Donald Trump’s second inauguration at Capital One Arena on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington D.C. “We need the wars ended. Hundreds of thousands and millions of innocent people are dying, so I trust Trump to get that done,” he said. “I think Robert F. Kennedy — the Make America Healthy Again [campaign is] important right now. Our health is 70% of us are obese as Americans and we need to take our health more seriously.” (Brian Munoz | St. Louis Public Radio/NPR)
The inauguration was carried on televisions at Carmine's Restaurant in downtown Washington, D.C.
The inauguration was carried on televisions at Carmine’s Restaurant in downtown Washington, D.C. (Tyrone Turner/WAMU)
Trump supporters watching the inauguration at Carmine's Restaurant in downtown Washington, D.C.
Trump supporters watching the inauguration at Carmine’s Restaurant in downtown Washington, D.C. (Tyrone Turner/WAMU)
Trump supporters watching the inauguration at Carmine's Restaurant in downtown Washington, D.C.
Trump supporters watching the inauguration at Carmine’s Restaurant in downtown Washington, D.C. (Tyrone Turner/WAMU)
From left: Jalisa Bouyer, of San Diego, Calif., Glen Deal, of Palmer, Ala., and Desmond Neville, of London, England, watch as President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance are sworn in on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington D.C.
From left: Jalisa Bouyer, of San Diego, Calif., Glen Deal, of Palmer, Ala., and Desmond Neville, of London, England, watch as President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance are sworn in on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington D.C. (Brian Munoz | St. Louis Public Radio/NPR)
The Proud Boys assemble during Donald Trump's inauguration on January 20, 2025 in Washington, D.C.
The Proud Boys assemble during Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20, 2025 in Washington, D.C. (Grace Widyatmadja/NPR)
Belio Martinez, of New York City, celebrates President Donald Trump's second inauguration on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington D.C. 'I'm ready for Biden to get out and for Trump to get back in the White House and get back to work,' he said, adding he felt Democrats got much wrong about Latino men. 'I feel like they lost our vote by [… taking it] for granted. We get Democrats into office and they promise all these things and then at the end of the day, they don't do much for us.'
Belio Martinez, of New York City, celebrates President Donald Trump’s second inauguration on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington D.C. “I’m ready for Biden to get out and for Trump to get back in the White House and get back to work,” he said, adding he felt Democrats got much wrong about Latino men. “I feel like they lost our vote by [… taking it] for granted. We get Democrats into office and they promise all these things and then at the end of the day, they don’t do much for us.” (Brian Munoz | St. Louis Public Radio/NPR)
Thousands line up to enter the Capital One Arena to attend the Trump inauguration watch party.
Thousands line up to enter the Capital One Arena to attend the Trump inauguration watch party. (Tyrone Turner/WAMU)
A group that is against President Trump burn a flag in protest outside of Capital One Arena.
A group that is against President Trump burn a flag in protest outside of Capital One Arena. (Grace Widyatmadja/NPR)
Dennis Alan, of Elgin, Ill., impersonates Donald Trump on the day of the president's second inauguration on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington D.C.
Dennis Alan, of Elgin, Ill., impersonates Donald Trump on the day of the president’s second inauguration on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington D.C. (Brian Munoz | St. Louis Public Radio/NPR)
Joe Smith, 39, of Morristown, N.J. speaks to a reporter on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington D.C. Monday marked the day President Donald Trump was sworn into a second term in the White House.
Joe Smith, 39, of Morristown, N.J. speaks to a reporter on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington D.C. Monday marked the day President Donald Trump was sworn into a second term in the White House. (Brian Munoz | St. Louis Public Radio/NPR)

 

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