This was reported by Novini.LIVE correspondent Ulyana Boychuk.
Among the first high-ranking officials to arrive at the Capitol Rotunda was the Chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General C. Q. Brown — he is on the platform where Trump will take the oath.
Also present were current and former leaders of the House of Representatives and the Senate, including former Republican leader Mitch McConnell and his wife, as well as former Trump cabinet member Elaine Chao. Former House Speakers Kevin McCarthy, John Boehner, and Newt Gingrich have already taken their seats.
In addition, in attendance were billionaires Sam Altman and Alexander Wong, YouTube influencers Logan and Jake Paul, New York City Mayor Eric Adams, boxer Conor McGregor, comedian Theo Von, and former race car driver Danica Patrick.
At the same time, one of the presidents was already spotted at the ceremony — Argentina's leader Javier Milei. High-ranking officials from the Republican Party are also expected to be present.
Recall that on the eve of Trump's inauguration, Novini.LIVE journalist Ulyana Boychuk asked Americans in Washington what they expect from the new head of the White House.
The current president, Joe Biden, along with the First Lady, took a farewell photo outside the White House. They greeted the Trump couple and shared a joint photograph.