Trump Arrives in Washington for Inauguration Ceremony

The elected President of the United States arrived in Washington, D.C., to participate in the inauguration ceremony and take over the executive affairs of the United States. In a speech to the crowd gathered at the Abraham Lincoln Memorial, Donald Trump promised to build 'a great America for all Americans.' Trump arrived in Washington on the afternoon of January 30. He participated in an initial ceremony held in front of the Lincoln Memorial, honoring the 16th President of the United States known for his beliefs in equality and freedom. After paying his respects to Lincoln, Trump stated, 'This journey began 18 months ago. I have done some things, but you have done much more. I am a messenger. Just a messenger.' He then emphasized his campaign slogan, promising to create a 'great America' for 'all its people,' adding that 'the forgotten men and women' will 'never be forgotten again.' During the initial ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial, several U.S. artists performed, including Toby Keith, a country music singer, and Lee Greenwood. The elected President also attended a luncheon with his allies in the U.S. Congress prior to this ceremony. At this event, which included Paul Ryan, the Republican Speaker of the House, Trump mentioned that Ryan would have many laws to prepare in the coming years and added, 'And now he has someone who will sign those laws into effect.' The elected President praised his proposed cabinet members, stating, 'Our IQ is now higher than the sum of all previous cabinets.' Estimates indicate that hundreds of thousands have traveled to the U.S. capital to participate in Trump's inauguration, while opposition groups are also planning protests against him. Trump's inauguration ceremony will begin on January 20 (evening of Bahman 1).