Donald Trump Inauguration: Trump Arrives at the Capitol for his Swearing-In

“shock and awe.”

Incoming president meets outgoing president

Mr. Trump, who will be sworn in as the 45th president within hours, went to the White House to meet with President Obama, the 44th.

The president met his successor on the gracious front steps on a red carpet and shortly thereafter, the first awkward moment came — Melania Trump handing Michelle Obama what looked like a large Tiffany and Co. box, and leaving the Obamas wondering what to do with it (and the world wondering what was in it.)

The soon-to-be-president attended church

Mr. Trump will take the oath of office under gray skies and drizzle, but first, he and his family took cover in St. John’s Episcopal Church across Lafayette Park from the White House.

The image of his extended family entering the church will be the first religious moment of many on Inauguration Day