Trump inauguration 2025: Sneak peek into behind the scenes preps, celebrations as protest grows in DC; See pics

Trump's inauguration: Take a quick look at preparations and fireworks as thousands show up for anti-Trump protests in Washington. 

Published on Jan 19, 2025 06:57 PM IST 10 Photos
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STERLING, VIRGINIA - JANUARY 18: Fireworks are seen at President-elect Donald Trump's private party and fireworks show at Trump National Golf Club on January 18, 2025 in Sterling, Virginia. Trump has arrived in the Washington, DC region ahead of his inauguration ceremony on January 20 which has been moved inside the U.S. Capitol as temperatures are expected to be the coldest in forty years. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Andrew Harnik / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)(Getty Images via AFP)

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STERLING, VIRGINIA - JANUARY 18: U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and wife Melania Trump attend a private party and fireworks show at Trump National Golf Club on January 18, 2025 in Sterling, Virginia. Trump has arrived in the Washington, DC region ahead of his inauguration ceremony on January 20 which has been moved inside the U.S. Capitol as temperatures are expected to be the coldest in forty years. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Anna Moneymaker / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)(Getty Images via AFP)

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STERLING, VIRGINIA - JANUARY 18: U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump enjoy a fireworks show at Trump National Golf Club on January 18, 2025 in Sterling, Virginia.  The two appeared in uplifted spirits as they enjoyed the beautiful sights of fireworks ahead of the inauguration ceremony. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Andrew Harnik / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)(Getty Images via AFP)

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STERLING, VIRGINIA - On January 18, 2025, attendees gathered at Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Virginia, for a private celebration hosted by President-elect Donald Trump. The event featured an exclusive party followed by a spectacular firework display, marking a festive occasion as Trump prepared for his upcoming term. Guests enjoyed an evening of entertainment and camaraderie in a lavish setting, as the fireworks lit up the night sky in a symbolic display of celebration. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Andrew Harnik / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)(Getty Images via AFP)

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STERLING, VIRGINIA - JANUARY 18: Giant heaters were arranged for the attendees given the extreme cold weather in the area which also shifted the inauguration ceremony indoors.  Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Anna Moneymaker / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)(Getty Images via AFP)

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