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The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Inauguration edition: Trump sworn in as 45th president | Vows to give power ‘back to the American people’ | Protesters smash windows in downtown | What it’s like in DC right now

A DAY FOR THE HISTORY BOOKS: Donald Trump took the oath of office on Friday as the 45th president of the United States (!!), pledging to embark on “a great national effort to rebuild this country and restore its promise for the American people.” Big line: “We are transferring power from Washington, D.C., and giving it back to the American people,” he said. “Washington flourished but the people did not prosper in its wealth.” http://bit.ly/2jHrig6

Another big line: “When you open your heart to patriotism, there is no room for prejudice.” http://bit.ly/2jVoLMR

Ending line: “Make America Great Again!”

Speech length: 16 minutes http://bit.ly/2iK4oFO 

The rain: Right as President Trump began his remarks, the rain started.

New website: Here’s what WhiteHouse.gov looked like at 11:59 a.m. versus 12:01 p.m. http://bit.ly/2iJXrEm

Stocks drop: U.S. stocks dropped immediately after Trump’s swearing in. Here’s the latest from CNBC: http://cnb.cx/2j2HE2a

Live blog of the latest developments: http://bit.ly/2iTdFX4

Swearing-in ceremony: http://bit.ly/2iTgZBJ

Well guys, it happened! Donald J. Trump has been officially inaugurated as the 45th president of the United States. I’m Cate Martel with a quick recap of the morning and what’s coming up. Send comments, story ideas and events for our radar to cmartel@digital-staging.thehill.com, @CateMartel and on Facebook.

IT’S MADNESS. MADNESS, I TELL YOU!: Washington, D.C., has been taken over by supporters and protesters. But except for downtown D.C. near the Capitol and White House, the entire city is a ghost town. Lots of businesses and offices are closed and from the locals I’ve talked to, the plan is to stay put inside and wait for the festivities to subside. Let’s set the scene for you:

 

ON THE STREETS OF DOWNTOWN D.C.:

Yikes, things are escalating — window smashing: Some anti-Trump protesters have started to smash windows on the streets, including a limo: http://bit.ly/2kaS8hy

Reporter, down. Reporter, down: “Washington Post reporter Dalton Bennett thrown to the ground by riot police.” Video: http://bit.ly/2jVeksM

Put me in, coach!: You know when you go to a baseball game, there are lots of little kids in the team’s uniform and their baseball gloves — ready to go just in case the team is short and needs him or her to jump in? That’s the exact vibe I’m getting from college-aged Trump supporters in suits, red ties and American flag pins — just in case the administration needs them. Put me in, coach!

Crowd size comparison: 2009 vs. today: http://bit.ly/2jV9bRu

Metro last night/this morning: Spooky, eerily quiet. There are many more cops/military than regular people. Photo: http://bit.ly/2kaJ4cJ

Metro throwing some shade: WMATA tweeted: “Metro Ridership: As of 11am, 193k trips taken so far today. (11am1/20/13 = 317k, 11am 1/20/09 = 513k, 11am 1/20/05 = 197k)” http://bit.ly/2jxqicf

Guys, we have tanks! http://bit.ly/2iJxDZi

Weather: A little rainy but not bad at all. I will take this for a January!

Oof, what a t-shirt: http://bit.ly/2jUOkOo

Protesters: “Protesters are now walking closer to Trump supporters in line to enter inauguration zone.” Video: http://bit.ly/2j2cuI0

This protester has moooooves: Haha, that outfit! http://bit.ly/2jH3hG8

Oooh, signs in Russian: “Thanks, Putin!” a sign outside of Union Station reads. http://bit.ly/2k8BNWP

How the police are feeling: “Protesters chant ‘this is what a police state looks like’ as bored D.C. police tolerate the shutdown of an entrance to the parade route.” (From WSJ’s Byron Tau) http://bit.ly/2jwY9SS

Overheard: “Make America Marginally Better in Some Regards…” (From The Blaze’s Leigh Munsil) http://bit.ly/2jH5dOM

Hats, hats, hats: You couldn’t swing a bat anywhere downtown without hitting a “Make America Great Again” hat.

But not everyone got the Trump swag memo: “Not all DC street vendors have converted apparel to Trump.” (From The Huffington Post’s Jennifer Bendery” http://bit.ly/2jHGuu8

Is that… the… naked?! cowboy?!: http://bit.ly/2jx3PMw

International papers today: http://bit.ly/2kaFOOx

 

LEADERS AND LAWMAKERS:

Ugh, handshake vs. hug miscommunication is the most awkward: Barack and Michelle Obama greeted Donald and Melania Trump this morning. Melania went in for a handshake, but Michelle wanted a hug. Cringe-worthy video: http://bit.ly/2jHfw5W

Spotted: “Indicted ex-Rep. Michael Grimm, up by the marching band taking a video.” (h/t Politico’s Rachael Bade) http://bit.ly/2kaMXhG

Poor Kellyanne Conway: There have been lots of tweets making fun of her outfit. http://bit.ly/2jUTE4f

Back story to Conway’s outfit: “Kellyanne Conway’s $3600 Gucci coat was designed to celebrate the city of … London. ” (From CNN’s Kate Bennett) http://bit.ly/2k8B1Ja

Ron Wyden has never been more ready: Here’s a photo of Sen. Ron Wyden(D-Ore.) in his suit, a poncho and a hat. http://bit.ly/2jHlpjC

Out with the old: “Computers being wheeled away, Obama photos off the walls” (h/t The Hill’s Jordan Fabian) http://bit.ly/2jx6OEQ

And in with the new: Boxes of Trump stuff being wheeled into the White House: http://bit.ly/2kagDvh

New admin, new look!: “Paint crews headed into West Wing with large buckets of paint, as work begins to flip for team Trump.” http://bit.ly/2jHhB1K

Obama admin’s last tweet: “Yes we can. Yes we did. Thank you for being a part of the past eight years.” http://bit.ly/2iK2C7p

Never miss an opportunity: “Democrats wearing these blue buttons today in support of ObamaCare” (h/t The Hill’s Scott Wong) Photo: http://bit.ly/2jgba2h

Lindsey Graham’s one-liners are always on point: Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) jokingly wondered if he’s on Trump’s “kill list.” http://politi.co/2iK4kpq

Ooh, la la: “Music already playing up in the balcony of Statuary Hall where the inaugural luncheon will take place.” http://bit.ly/2jgmE5N

Motorcade off to the Capitol: http://bit.ly/2jHCoCl

Hillary Clinton’s every move is documented: “Spotted — Hillary Clinton tucking an iPhone with light blue case into her purse” http://bit.ly/2jVjuVB

He’s feeling the bern: There’s Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) http://bit.ly/2k8O7X4

About the VP oath: “It is a rare thing to hear [Supreme Court Justice] Clarence Thomas’ voice. He almost never asks questions at SCOTUS hearings.” (From Mic’s Emily C. Singer) http://bit.ly/2k8N8pC

IT’S LIKE GOING TO YOUR EX’S WEDDING: Hillary Clinton is under a microscope at inauguration today. This line says it all: “Watchful cameras are set to catch any reflexive moment of pain or frustration on  Clinton’s face as she watches a man whom she plainly disdains sworn into the nation’s highest office — a job she had been favored to win.” I hope she’s been practicing her poker face. http://bit.ly/2jGE26I

Clinton tweets!: “I’m here today to honor our democracy & its enduring values. I will never stop believing in our country & its future.” http://bit.ly/2k8NHA7

THIS IS A HANDY GUIDE: The Hill’s Ben Kamisar created a “who’s who in Trump world” guide. Bookmark this. Trust me. http://bit.ly/2iJ75Y1

 

ON TAP:

1:08 p.m. EST: President Trump enters the official luncheon, escorted by Sen. Roy Blunt (R-Mo.), the chairman of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (JCCIC), and Mrs. Blunt.

2:12 p.m. EST: President Trump, Vice President Pence and the JCCIC depart the Statuary Hall.

2:45 p.m. EST: The inauguration parade begins.

4 p.m. EST: The Senate convenes and may vote on several Trump Cabinet nominees.

7 p.m. EST on: Inaugural balls.

10 a.m. EST tomorrow: The Women’s March on Washington.

 

WHAT TO WATCH:

Sunday: Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway will appear on NBC’s “Sunday Today with Willie Geist.”

 

NOW FOR THE FUN STUFF…:

Today is National Butter Crunch Day and National Cheese Lover’s Day!

DISNEY ALWAYS HAS A NEW TRICK UP ITS SLEEVE: Via BuzzFeed’s Crystal Ro, Disney-Pixar just released a new video of the hidden surprises in its movies. http://bzfd.it/2jHeYfY

OMG, THIS HEADLINE!: Via CNN, “Thousands of red Skittles on their way to being fed to cows fell off a truck and littered a highway in Wisconsin.” http://bit.ly/2j2m8e0

And because it’s been a stressful day and we could all use a brief mental break, here’s a cat struggling to use a hammock. http://bit.ly/2iJOVFu

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