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Trump Inauguration

  1. social studies
    The Cultural Ascendancy of the New Young RightAmong the gleeful, confident, and casually cruel Trumpers who, after conquering Washington, have their sights set on the rest of America.
    By Brock Colyar
  2. early and often
    All That GlittersHistorical greatness and a MAGA crack-up both seemed possible in Trump’s first week back in the White House.
    By David Freedlander
  3. tremendous content
    Ivanka Trump’s Inauguration ‘Prayer’: Dad Will Become Different PersonShe hopes Donald Trump will lead with “compassion” and an “open heart” — not exactly qualities he’s known for.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  4. gallery
    Trump Allies and Fans Paint the Town Red at Inaugural BallsPhotographer Mark Peterson captured the feverish scene in Washington on Monday.
    By Mark Peterson
  5. tremendous content
    Inauguration Of Donald Trump As 47th President Of The United States
    Melania Is Wearing a Carmen Sandiego Hat to the InaugurationWhere in the world is Melania Trump? In Washington, hiding her eyes behind a giant hat.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  6. gallery
    Trump Supporters Party and Rally on Inauguration EvePhotographer Mark Peterson captures scenes at Trump’s MAGA Victory Rally and several inaugural balls.
    By Mark Peterson
  7. trump watch
    Donald Trump Is a Weak President Who Acts StrongEverything we know about Trump suggests his legacy will be fainter than his reputation suggests.
    By Ross Barkan
  8. tremendous content
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    The Most Bizarre Trump Inauguration AttendeesSpace is extremely limited in the Capitol Rotunda, but they found seats for Trump foe Mike Pence, UFC CEO Dana White, and podcaster Joe Rogan.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  9. trump inauguration
    Trump Begins Blitz of January 6 Pardons, Executive OrdersHere’s what happened on Trump’s second inauguration day along with commentary and analysis from the entire Intelligencer team.
    By Intelligencer Staff
  10. early and often
    Michelle Obama Isn’t Sick — She Just Hates TrumpWhy isn’t Michelle Obama at the Inauguration? There’s no reason to think she’s sick or divorcing, she just over hiding her dislike for Trump.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  11. trump inauguration
    The Robber Baron InaugurationTrump’s inauguration affirmed the power of today’s robber barons.
    By Sarah Jones
  12. trump inauguration
    After Trump’s Inauguration, There Is No Limit on His EgoThe 47th president’s address, a relentless exercise in rhetorical hubris, makes it clear he’s been liberated from all accountability.
    By Ed Kilgore
  13. trump inauguration
    Trump’s Inaugural Address Was Just Another MAGA-Rally SpeechNo 1970s-era disco group came out in the marbled halls of the Capitol. But it would scarcely have been a surprise.
    By David Freedlander
  14. liveblog
    Supporters of US President-elect Donald Trump wait outside for a MAGA victory rally at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC, on January 19.
    Trump Fans Flock to D.C. Victory Rally on Eve of Inauguration: Live UpdatesUpdates on the final news and events ahead of Trump’s second inauguration.
    By Intelligencer Staff
  15. gallery
    Parties and Protest Ahead of Trump’s Second InaugurationPhotographer Mark Peterson captures scenes from Saturday’s People’s March and several inaugural balls ahead of Trump’s return to the White House.
    By Mark Peterson
  16. gallery
    Scenes From the Pre-Inaugural Kentucky Blue Grass and Crypto BallsPhotographer Mark Peterson captures the first formal D.C. events celebrating Trump’s return to the White House.
    Photographs by Mark Peterson
  17. free country
    The Tragic Legacy of the Mourner-in-ChiefJoe Biden was the anti-frailty president.
    By Sam Adler-Bell
  18. early and often
    Trump Won’t Get the Inauguration Day He WantedThe president-elect is annoyed that flags will be half-staff for Jimmy Carter and angry that the Senate won’t have his Cabinet in place.
    By Ed Kilgore
  19. early and often
    For Trump and MAGA, It Will Never Be This Good AgainNow are the days of wine and roses. On January 21, Trump becomes a lame duck facing brutal political challenges.
    By Ross Barkan
  20. early and often
    Democrats Will Look Weak If They Boycott Trump’s InaugurationThe peaceful transition of power he did not respect four years ago is precious. The opposition can wait until he actually takes office.
    By Ed Kilgore
  21. pony up
    Tech Billionaires Rush to Bankroll Trump’s Inaugural PartyMark Zuckerberg, Sam Altman, and Jeff Bezos donated $1 million each to Trump’s inaugural bash, which was a corrupt mess the last time around.
    By Matt Stieb
  22. the national interest
    Trump’s Inaugural Grift Reportedly Lined His Own PocketsSome excessive payments for the inauguration went to Donald Trump himself through his hotel.
    By Jonathan Chait
  23. russia investigation
    Federal Prosecutors Subpoena Trump Inaugural CommitteeProsecutors from N.Y.’s Southern District are probing seven potential crimes, including conspiracy against the U.S., wire fraud, and money laundering.
    By Matt Stieb
  24. the national interest
    Trump Had Nothing to Do With His Own Inauguration, White House SaysTrump’s not the kind of person who would pay attention to the massive sums being raised and spent off his name.
    By Jonathan Chait
  25. the national interest
    Feds Investigating Trump Inauguration for Alleged Bribery and EmbezzlementSo many crimes.
    By Jonathan Chait
  26. lies
    Report: Trump’s Inauguration Pics Were Edited to Make the Crowd Look BiggerIt was a simpler time.
    By Adam K. Raymond
  27. Experts: Murder Rate Appears to Have Stopped RisingThe rise in murder rates in many major cities appears to be over, but it’s left a legacy in reactionary “crime wave” rhetoric and policies.
    By Ed Kilgore
  28. candid assessments
    What George W. Bush Really Thought of Donald Trump’s InaugurationThree sources heard the former president offer this slightly profane assessment of the event after he left the dais.
    By Yashar Ali
  29. Protests Turned Violent at a Demonstration Before the Inaugural ParadePolice used stun grenades, tear gas, and pepper spray to disperse the rock-throwing crowd.
    By Christine Nguyen and Jared T. Miller
  30. Scenes From the Trump Inaugural Parade RouteLots of spectators, security, and many protesters.
    By Jen Kirby
  31. Donald Trump Is Sworn In As the 45th President of the United StatesTrump is about to become the 45th president.
    By Jen Kirby
  32. Donald Trump Declares America a Democracy Again, in Populist Inaugural AddressThe president said that with his election, the “people became rulers of this nation again,” in a defiant, nationalist speech.
    By Eric Levitz
  33. Anti-Trump Protesters and Police Clash in the Streets As Trump Is Sworn InAfter a morning in which protesters blocked entrance to the National Mall, police clashed with demonstrators in the streets.
    By Adam K. Raymond
  34. it begins
    Donald Trump Goes to D.C. on Inauguration Eve, Will Spend It at the Blair HouseIn keeping with tradition.
    By Jen Kirby
  35. rsvp
    George H.W. Bush Has a Very Good Excuse for Skipping Trump’s Inauguration“My doctor says it will put me six feet under.”
    By Jen Kirby