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Flight prices will always skyrocket with increased demand. Keep in mind, this is also a holiday weekend on top of the excitement of the inauguration, so we have seen an extra surge in attendance with many people having that extra day off work,
Kristin Petersen, travel advisor for Travelmation, shared with Fox News Digital
When the inauguration was moved inside, they started dismantling the set-up in front of the Capitol Building, so you will not be able to see any remnants of the inauguration,
she explained in reference to travelers who are currently in, or soon traveling to D.C.This is a positive signal, and we can cautiously expect that, at least in the early part of his term, Trump administration will make efforts to not only stabilize but also develop ties with China,
he noted
This proves that China and the US are able to stabilize bilateral ties. The Trump administration should recognize that cooperation will benefit both sides while conflict and struggle will make both sides suffer,
Diao said
Trump is now becoming much more sophisticated compared to his first term when handling foreign affairs, especially on China-US relations, the most significant but also complex and sensitive bilateral relationship on the planet,
Lü Xiang, an expert on US studies and research fellow at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, told the Global Times
We are also open to dialogue with the new US administration on the Ukrainian conflict,
Putin said in televised remarks, congratulating Trump on his upcoming inauguration
Starting tomorrow, I will act with historic speed and strength and fix every single crisis facing our country. We have to do it.”
Addressing a crowd at his pre-inauguration rally in Washington Sunday he said
I return to the presidency confident and optimistic that we are at the start of a thrilling new era of national success,
the Republican will say, according to pre-released excerpts of his speechI think just having gone through eight years of ups and downs in politics, having gone through all these legal challenges, having run three times now, it does feel like maybe there’s a sense of 'I did it and I’m back and nothing can get me' and almost being at peace,
journalist Eli Stokols told Politico
What we're really talking about is a fundamentally different economy, a fundamentally different country in terms of its racial and gender and social makeup, and we are as a country struggling to figure out what that means,
he said
On this day, the U.S. will witness the return of President Trump at the zenith of his political power,
veteran political scientist Wayne Lesperance notedTrump’s journey since the election loss in 2020 is nothing short of remarkable. His refusal to accept the election results, support for the Jan. 6 insurrection and subsequent legal challenges, including indictments and convictions, would have historically ended any future political ambitions,
Lesperance saidBy the time the sun sets tomorrow evening, the invasion of our borders will have come to a halt and all the illegal border trespassers will, in some form or another, be on their way back home,
Trump pledgedWe put America first, and it all starts tomorrow,
Trump told thousands of supporters jam-packed into Washington, D.C.'s, Capitol One Arena at his inauguration eve rallyBecause you have to be treating people fairly. You can’t just say, 'Oh, everything’s going to be wonderful.' You know, we went through hell for four years with these people. And so, you know, something has to be done about it,
he said
There's like four other galas that I'll be performing at and attending. Two or three of them will be with the president in attendance,
Greenwood said
The 60th Inauguration will herald President Trump's triumphant return to the White House and the start of the great American comeback,
the Trump-Vance Inaugural Committee co-chairs, Steve Witkoff and Kelly Loeffler, said in a joint statementMy song is a tribute to the culture of America, Black, white, red, yellow, economic standards. It is about an American, whoever we are as Americans. If they embrace my song as their song, it makes me proud."
Speaking about his upcoming performance, Greenwood recently told NewsweekI love our country and am honored to have been asked to sing at the inauguration and to be a small part of this historic event. I am humbled to answer the call at a time when we must all come together in the spirit of unity and looking to the future."
In a previous statement to Newsweek, the American Idol alum saidThese special events will honor the rich history and tradition of our great nation, the American people, and the promise our country holds for future generations. We look forward to celebrating with all of you in Washington, D.C.—and ushering in a new golden era of strength, success and common sense in the Oval Office."
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