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Trump Inauguration Livestream: How to Watch the Ceremony Online
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It’s Inauguration Day again for Donald Trump, who will become the second president in United States history to return to office after leaving it (Grover Cleveland was the first). In addition to the swearing-in ceremony, Trump’s Inauguration proceedings will feature a performance from Carrie Underwood.
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At a Glance: How to Watch Trump’s Inauguration
Stream: DirecTV Stream, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling
TV Channels: CNN, MSNBC, NBC, ABC, Fox News, CBS, NewsNation, BBC
Date, Time: Monday, Jan. 20 at 12 p.m. ET
If you’re figuring out how to watch Trump’s Inauguration today, read on. Below is a quick guide on the best ways to livestream Trump’s Inauguration online without cable, plus key details about the ceremony.
How to Watch Trump’s Inauguration Ceremony Online
Most major news channels will be broadcasting the Trump inauguration. If you don’t have cable, you can find livestreams online through news channels’ social media pages, or you can watch using a cable streaming service that carries the news channels. Here are some of our favorites, including a few with free trials:
DirecTV Stream
DirecTV Stream carries all the major news channels, including CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, and more. You get a five-day free trial to start, and then payment kicks in at $86.99 a month for the Entertainment plan.
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Fubo
Another great cable streamer with all the major news channels is Fubo. This one costs $79.99 a month, but you get a seven-day free trial to check it out first.
Hulu + Live TV
You can also livestream Trump’s 2025 Inauguration with Hulu + Live TV, which carries NBC, Fox News, and other news channels. Hulu + Live TV packages start at $81.99 a month, and you get a three-day free trial to start.
Sling
A more affordable live TV streaming service is Sling, whose packages start at $45.99. We recommend the Blue package for watching Trump’s Inauguration coverage on news channels. Grab 50% off your first month here.
Trump Inauguration Date, Time 2025
Trump’s Inauguration day is today, Monday, Jan. 20. The swearing-in ceremony begins at 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT. Most channels’ coverage of the ceremony will start between 7 and 10 a.m. ET this morning.
Trump Inauguration Carrie Underwood Performance
Trump’s second inauguration will feature the swearing-in ceremony, an address, and a performance of “America the Beautiful” by eight-time Grammy winner Carrie Underwood. “I 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,” said Underwood. “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.”
All of the streaming options above will let you watch Underwood’s performance, as well as the rest of the Trump 2025 inauguration.
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