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President Donald Trump returned from a campaign-style rally at a Washington, D.C., arena to the White House to sign more executive orders, including a sweeping one that pardoned those convicted of storming the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Earlier after taking the oath of office and events at the Capitol, Trump spoke to a roaring crowd at Capital One Arena, where he also signed several executive orders.
After he is through signing the orders, Trump will attend inaugural balls tonight.
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Inaugural parade taking place at Capital One Arena
Normally, the president and his entourage would walk down Pennsylvania Avenue to the White House after taking the oath of office.
But because of frigid temperatures in Washington, the events have been moved indoors to Capital One Arena.
The venue has the capacity to hold roughly 20,000 people. A desk has been set up on stage for Trump to sign some of the first executive orders of his administration.
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-ABC News’ Luke Barr
Trump reviews the troops at Emancipation Hall
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump walked hand-in-hand into Emancipation Hall before Trump reviewed the troops, marking his first honors ceremony during his second term as president.
The review of the troops was initially set for outdoors but was moved to Emancipation Hall due to the freezing temperatures outside.
Focus will soon shift to Capital One Arena
The inaugural luncheon has ended and Trump is about to participate in the First Honors Ceremony at the Capitol.
His next stop will be Capital One Arena for remarks to a waiting crowd and the signing of executive orders.
Some Trump allies and officials have already spoken ahead of his arrival, including Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders. Also speaking was Kash Patel, Trump's pick for FBI director.