Donald Trump is to become the 47th President of the United States (Image: Getty)
is set to be inaugrated as the 47th President of the today after he emerged victorious against Democract Vice President in November.
World leaders, dignatories and politicians have gathered in Washington DC for the event, including the leader .
But Prime Minister, , 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 ‘s suggestion that is a fascist.
The London Mayor said was part of “resurgent fascism haunting the West”.
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is set to be inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States later today.
The Washington DC ceremony is to begin at 5pm UK time.
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Trump supports have gathered in Washington DC (Image: Getty)