The Washington Post

Back to
Top
Live coverage: See new updates
Live coverage: See new updates
2:49 PM
January 20 by Emma Brown
Trump meets Obama at the White House
President and Michelle Obama welcome President-elect Donald Trump and wife Melania to the White House (AFP photo /Jim Watson)

President-elect Donald Trump has arrived at the White House to meet President Obama.

President and Michelle Obama greeted Donald and Melania Trump on a red carpet outside the White House, welcoming them to their new home.

“Mr. President-elect, how are you?” Obama said as Trump stepped out of a black van. “Congratulations.”

Melania Trump gave Michelle Obama a gift in a powder-blue box, and the couples posed together before a phalanx of photographers before heading into the White House for a few private moments together before the inauguration ceremonies.

Just before the Trumps’ arrival, Vice President and Jill Biden welcomed Vice President-elect Mike Pence and his wife, Karen, to the White House.

10:15 AM
January 20 by Washington Post staff
Live coverage of Trump’s inauguration
The U.S. Capitol frames the backdrop over the stage during a rehearsal of President-elect Donald Trump’s swearing-in ceremony this week in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Donald Trump will be sworn in Friday during an inauguration that’s expected to draw between 700,000 and 900,000 people. Security officials said there are 63 demonstration groups, pro and con, also expected Friday. Follow our liveblog for updates through this afternoon’s inaugural parade.