Live: Donald Trump holds victory rally in Washington DC ahead of presidential inauguration

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Watch live as Donald Trump hosts the “Make America Great Again Victory Rally” at Washington on Sunday (19 January), the day before his presidential inauguration.

President-elect Trump will take a victory lap at the campaign-style rally, which begins at 3 p.m. ET at the Capital One Arena and is just one of the many events to celebrate the incoming administration.

It will also be Trump’s first major speech in Washington since he urged his supporters to march on the US Capitol on January 6, 2021.

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[terrygraham]

will go down in history as one of the greatest Presidents ....this is a huge turning point in US History

[albertoguerrero]

See how coherent he is in thought and speech despite his age. Just saying.

[Schoffeltje]

Happy monday to the USA, from The Netherlands.

[andyfoodchannel]

I appreciate the streaming, please for the next time just keep the camera steady, let's make America great again Thank you

[binalavery]

I am proud of President Trump! He is a true American who loves our Country!! He will do the best a man can do!! ♥

[edachenbach-bfev]

What the hell can't you hold the camera still? isn't it on a tripod?

[roxannasymanski]

May God’s Blessings be with President Trump, his Family, his Vice President, Staff, all Loyal Republicans in Senate, Congress, those in the Legislative Branch who support him, and The People of the United States of America!!🇺🇸

[Storm]

2:27:33 President Trump starts speaking.

[polizzi]

We love you President Trump !!! USA USA USA !!!!

[p-Nitti]

That prayer at the start was major cringe I say this as a Christian (the first girl talking)

[teresapowell]

I'm so happy you're our President again.🎉 Go Trump 🎉

[TheAwareHuman]

Invoke the Stafford act and take federal control of California.

[BrainyWoman]

Americans are becoming more conservative.

[phill]

We need someone like trump in England, our county is being invaded and the government seem to think its fine

[donovaneden]

About to be some of the greatest 4 years in American history 🔥🇺🇸🇺🇸

[rizalsilalahi]

We Love You Presiden Donald Trump 2025. God Bless You. MAGA.

[missyashcraft]

God bless you President Trump. Vice President Vance. America loves you ❤❤❤❤. Save our beautiful country

[TracieHunter-vp]

Trump Jr. Will run for The Presidency Next.

[Teri_B.]

The World is rejoicing & celebrating over the return of our amazing President Trump. 😊 We're SO proud, thankful & blessed to have him lead our great nation again. God bless the USA. 🇺🇲🙏🏼💞

[JoshuaMiguelRamirez-vcnr]

I don't like how when there praying the other girl was shaking her head