Donald Trump is set to be inaugrated as the 47th President of the United States of America today after he emerged victorious against Democract Vice President Kamala Harris in November.
World leaders, dignatories and politicians have gathered in Washington DC for the event, including the Reform UK leader Nigel Farage.
But the UK Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, will not be in attendance.
Mr Trump will officially become the President after swearing an oath on the Bible at midday local time. This is 5pm UK time.
The inauguration has been moved inside due to cold weather conditions. The last time this happened was in 1985.
A civil war has erupted in the Labour Party after senior figures distanced themselves from Sadiq Khan’s suggestion that Donald Trump is a fascist.
The London Mayor said the incoming US president was part of “resurgent fascism haunting the West”.
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