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

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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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STERLING, VIRGINIA - JANUARY 18: Onlookers do not miss a single shot of fireworks as they attend the beautiful show ahead of the inauguration ceremony along with President-elect Trump and Melania Trump. 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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WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 18: U.S. Vice President-elect JD Vance attends the Vice Presidential Dinner at the National Gallery of Art on January 18, 2025 in Washington, DC. The Trump-Vance Inauguration Committee organized the fundraising dinner at the National Gallery of Art to be held two days before former President Donald Trump's second inauguration. Eric Thayer/Getty Images/AFPon January 18, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Eric Thayer/Getty Images) (Photo by Eric Thayer / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)(Getty Images via AFP)

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STERLING, VIRGINIA - JANUARY 18: Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin and his wife Suzanne watch a fireworks show for U.S. President-elect Donald Trump 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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Supporters line up outside Capital One Arena for U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, ahead of his presidential inauguration, in Washington, U.S., January 19, 2025. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton(REUTERS)

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Pro-abortion protester and an anti-abortion demonstrator react as people attend the "People's March on Washington" ahead of the presidential inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, in Washington, U.S., January 18, 2025. REUTERS/Nathan Howard(REUTERS)