Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman, Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, has received a personal invitation to attend the highly anticipated inauguration ceremony of US President-elect Donald Trump on January 20, 2025. This prestigious event will take place at the US Capitol building in Washington, D.C., as Trump takes the oath of office to become the 47th President of the United States.
A High-Profile Invitation
Sources reveal that Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari is set to depart for Washington in the coming days to participate in this landmark event. It is noteworthy that Trump’s guest list includes prominent global figures, such as Chinese President Xi Jinping, alongside other world leaders.
This isn’t the first time the PPP has been represented at a significant US political milestone. In 2017, former President Asif Ali Zardari, along with senior PPP leaders Sherry Rehman and the late Rehman Malik, attended a pre-inauguration event for President Trump.
Inauguration Ceremony Highlights
Donald Trump will take the presidential oath of office on January 20, a date steeped in tradition and significance. The event, planned by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, will feature:
- Procession to the Capitol: A formal march that signals the start of the ceremony.
- Oath of Office: Both the vice president and president will take their oaths, symbolizing the transfer of power.
- Inaugural Address: Trump will outline his vision and goals for his upcoming term.
- Honourary Departure: The former president will leave the Capitol, marking the conclusion of his tenure.
- Signing Ceremony: The newly sworn-in president will sign his first official actions.
- Pass-in Review: A traditional review of military troops by the president and vice president.
This inauguration is especially historic, given Trump’s return to power after his controversial defeat in 2020, which led to significant political and legal challenges. His re-election signifies a dramatic shift in US politics, promising a term shaped by his “unprecedented and powerful mandate.”
As global leaders convene for this monumental event, the participation of Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari underscores Pakistan’s engagement in international political arenas.