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Donald Trump, Melania spotted for first time ahead of second Inauguration

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Donald Trump, Melania spotted for first time ahead of second Inauguration

President-elect Donald Trump was seen for the first time Monday as he kicked off his Inauguration Day festivities with a prayer service at St. John’s Episcopal Church.

The soon-to-be 47th president set off for the church in a motorcade after emerging from Blair House, the president’s official guest residence, after 8.30 a.m.

The incoming commander in chief was flanked by his wife, Melania, for the worship service at Lafayette Square.

President-elect Donald Trump and Melania Trump arriving at St. John's Church for Inauguration ceremonies, January 20, 2025, in Washington, DC.

Melania Trump and U.S. President-elect Donald Trump arrive for services at St. John’s Church as part of Inauguration ceremonies on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Getty Images

President-elect Donald Trump, Melania Trump, Barron Trump, and Victor Knavs arriving at St. John's Church in Washington for a service ahead of the 60th Presidential Inauguration

President-elect Donald Trump, Melania Trump, Barron Trump and Victor Knavs arrive for a service at St. John’s Church, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington, ahead of the 60th Presidential Inauguration. AP

He was spotted smiling and raising his fist as he arrived at the church.

After the service, the Trumps will meet President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden at the White House for a customary tea reception.

U.S. President Donald Trump arriving at St. John's Church for a service on the Inauguration Day of his second presidential term, January 20, 2025.

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump arrives for a service at St. John’s Church on Inauguration Day of his second presidential term in Washington, U.S. January 20, 2025. REUTERS

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump greeting Vice President-elect JD Vance at St. John's Church service on his second Presidential term inauguration day, other celebrities present.

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump greets U.S. Vice President-elect JD Vance as they attend a service at St. John’s Church on the inauguration day of his second Presidential term in Washington, U.S. January 20, 2025. REUTERS

The two men and their spouses will then head to the Capitol in a joint motorcade ahead of his swearing-in at noon.

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