As it happened … our Donald Trump inauguration live blog
6.15pm
It’s all over! Or it’s only just begun, depending on how you look at it. A few closing thoughts from Twitter.
Trump v Bain
— Timothy Burke (@bubbaprog) January 20, 2017
New superhero movie cast unveiled
Oh wow, the new Avengers movie looks dope pic.twitter.com/Jiv46K9ZqW
— ⎝Jeff Ramos⎠ (@ohjefframos) January 20, 2017
Feck, no!
Later that day. pic.twitter.com/34mw19qTVh
— Gray (@gray) January 20, 2017
Oh, and just in case you’re not invited to the inauguration ball, it can’t be as good as this.
We want to live in a world where this ACTUALLY happened.
YOU'LL WANT THE SOUND ON pic.twitter.com/ARESZnE8ZC— Channel 4 (@Channel4) January 20, 2017
6pm
The best 38 seconds of Trump’s inauguration was when the BBC had this glorious subtitle failure.
BBC News have the wrong subtitles on and it's pretty glorious #Inauguration #TrumpInauguration #Trump pic.twitter.com/IqM0ZAksIo
— Specs (@Kaytality) January 20, 2017
5.30pm
In case you missed …
'we will be protected by God'
(behind 10" of bullet proof glass) https://t.co/tMsMYtDJ2d pic.twitter.com/LHXG5mR1Nr— The Poke (@ThePoke) January 20, 2017
Anyone else catch this little exchange? #InaugurationDayhttps://t.co/tMsMYtDJ2d pic.twitter.com/qqXHXM9NYu
— The Poke (@ThePoke) January 20, 2017
Totally rubbish. They missed. #Inauguration pic.twitter.com/uJt8xhIJai
— The Poke (@ThePoke) January 20, 2017
5.15pm
"Have you all got your fun packs? It should contain a torch, a Curly Wurly, a book of stamps, a digital watch with denim strap…" pic.twitter.com/h2FXWIxSFs
— Political Partridge (@PoliticalAP) January 20, 2017
Here’s the big moment. People of a sensitive disposition, look away now.
#inaugution WATCH: The Moment Donald Trump Becomes the 45th President of The United States of America https://t.co/jKvMDufHrS
— ViralBreaking (@viralbreaking) January 20, 2017
5pm
Not according to the electoral college, buddy.
This msg has been flown over New York harbor twice this morning: "We Outnumber Him–Resist!" pic.twitter.com/izMVMx1pG5
— Adria Quiñones (@AdriaQuinones) January 20, 2017
4.45pm
There’s always someone who gets their bloody phone out, isn’t there?
"Better video this on my phone, don't think anybody else will be filming it" pic.twitter.com/klrX64Ksjy
— Philip Sim (@BBCPhilipSim) January 20, 2017
It’s Hillary again. Grrrrr!
“DAMMIT BILL YOU SAID WE WERE GOING TO BRUNCH" pic.twitter.com/ueJSfDZaSV
— Pete Blackburn (@PeteBlackburn) January 20, 2017
And here’s Michelle Obama. A look that says it all.
I feel you, Michelle. #inauguration pic.twitter.com/jHxsdIl1y1
— Jörgen Camrath (@uniwave) January 20, 2017
This five-year-old tweet is getting a lot of love. Can’t think why.
I want to die.
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) September 2, 2012
4.30pm Hang on, that face in the crowd looks familiar.
Someone seems *really* happy to be at Donald Trump’s #InaugurationDay… pic.twitter.com/nZhYPRhLOI
— The Poke (@ThePoke) January 20, 2017
It’s true, he really does.
Donald Trump looks as terrified as the rest of the world does. #InaugurationDay
— Angry Salmond (@AngrySalmond) January 20, 2017
Lots of anticipation about what Trump will say in his speech. But what was he thinking about while he wrote it?
— English Russia (@EnglishRussia1) January 20, 2017
Oh, Hillary.
When you're not sure if you're laughing or crying pic.twitter.com/DZvomoekK9
— Nick Hilton (@nickfthilton) January 20, 2017
3.45pm
and in today’s news pic.twitter.com/ndzHjmUkCJ
— TechnicallyRon (@TechnicallyRon) January 20, 2017
Sky News has a countdown ticker which has an unfortunate resemblance to the sort of thing you used to get at the end of James Bond films.
“The world will self destruct in…”
Abe Lincoln – still got it
@NivenJ1 Abe knows the score. pic.twitter.com/rO5dVpXwRx
— Smallbrainfield (@Smallbrainfield) January 20, 2017
Olive Trump?
.@BBCBreaking Mate – his name’s Donald, not Olive. pic.twitter.com/sANeEYpcAE
— Adam Kay (@amateuradam) January 20, 2017
3.15pm
This cartoon by Paul Noth pretty much nails it
2.15pm:
The adverts at Trump’s #Inauguration seem very appropriate…https://t.co/qnExX1Bjpw pic.twitter.com/niwn3ncifm
— The Poke (@ThePoke) January 20, 2017
1.45pm: A few thoughts from Twitter…
At least Maryland knows what's up Donald Trump… #inaugurationday #thankyouobamas pic.twitter.com/cpG8UyCpXL
— Impeach Donald Trump (@Impeach_D_Trump) January 20, 2017
@JimSterling Ya saw this? pic.twitter.com/CVttserO0p
— pomegrenadeしにたい (@MrOmena) January 20, 2017
1.15pm:
He’s a robot! Trump’s a robot!
Of course he’s not, it’s a waxwork. Not a bad effort, is it? The hair is particularly lifelike.
As Donald Trump prepares to take the oath of office, his wax likeness is appearing in museums around the world pic.twitter.com/DPP21Zv7xP
— AFP news agency (@AFP) January 20, 2017
12.45pm:
He’s awake!
It all begins today! I will see you at 11:00 A.M. for the swearing-in. THE MOVEMENT CONTINUES – THE WORK BEGINS!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 20, 2017
In case you couldn’t get your hands on one, here’s the Donald J Trump inauguration tie. Made in the United States, right? Er…
Today’s #Inauguration tie by Donald J Trump collection – made in China. pic.twitter.com/0xXp2QnmBe — Adam Boulton (@adamboultonSKY) January 20, 2017
The stars were out in force at a Trump protest in New York last night. Here’s Alec Baldwin.
And Robert de Niro, reading out his favourite Trump “tweets”.
12.15pm:
How much did Trump enjoy last night’s tribute concert in honour of the new president? THIS much.
I AM SOBBING pic.twitter.com/f6AmVwqJBb
— natalia (@yvesainthes) January 20, 2017
The secret service guy behind him obviously had other things on his mind.
@yvesainthes He’s thinking: should I take him out NOW???
— wizard (@fmc21369) January 20, 2017
Trump appeared to enjoy some acts more than others. He grooved along to the Piano Guys.
Trump grooving along to the Piano Guys #inauguration2017 pic.twitter.com/HNhFAZPDMs — BuzzFeed News (@BuzzFeedNews) January 19, 2017
But the Rocket Bots were more, er, challenging.
Trump watches his official inauguration concert pic.twitter.com/3NF4YY1HxJ
— Adam Freelander (@adamplease) January 19, 2017
11.30am: Hello and welcome to the Poke’s live blog of Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration.
We’ll be bringing you in-depth coverage of the day Trump becomes the 45th president of the United States. Anticipation is already building in Bristol.
"There will be hell toupée, but we shall overcomb." At present, no group has claimed responsibility for this pun. #BridgesNotWalls #Bristol pic.twitter.com/Zffb1ZRlBF
— Robbie Gillett (@RobbieGillett) January 20, 2017
As the new day dawns, there is a real sense of optimism the whole world over.
Don't forget to set your clocks back 300 years tonight.
— Brandon Williams (@bwilliamsmusic) January 20, 2017
The swearing-in ceremony begins at 4.30pm GMT but we’ll be keeping you bang up to date throughout the day’s events.
And just in case you missed it, here’s the full line-up for tonight’s inauguration ball. Let’s get this party started!
The full lineup for Trump’s inaugural ballhttps://t.co/KqDveqTWVK#Inauguration #trump #thedawnoftheorangesatan pic.twitter.com/s8MghteBea
— The Poke (@ThePoke) January 20, 2017