US President-elect Donald Trump used the last meeting on the eve of his inauguration to celebrate his victory in the election, declaring on Sunday, “We have won” to the crowd celebrating his return to the White House and showing a positive outlook despite the great political differences.

“Tomorrow, at noon, the curtain closes on four years of America’s fall, and we begin a new day of American strength and prosperity, honor and pride,” Trump told his supporters, adding, “We have not only won, but we have created more Americans to lead our country.” succeeding generations to come.”

Fans filled nearly the entire 20,000-plus-seat Capital One Arena in Washington, DC, to hear Kid Rock perform. Always Summereven though it is raining and snowing outside. Other participants in the session included singer Lee Greenwood, who God Bless the USA it was Trump’s re-election campaign song.

“Our soldier. A man who never gave up on the American people, and we didn’t give up on him,” actor Jon Voight told the crowd.

Stephen Miller, Trump’s pick for deputy chief of staff and a key architect of promised immigration legislation, vowed that “justice is coming.”

“We are about to restore our country and our democracy,” Miller said, adding, “Donald J. Trump is about to save this country.”

Trump has promised to sign several major deals, including the US-Mexico border policy. Sunday was his first day back in Washington and gave the president-elect a chance to energize his supporters before inauguration day.

Trump had breakfast with Republican senators at the Blair House, where he is a guest of the president, across Pennsylvania Avenue from the White House, and later posed for a photo with 10 female Republican senators and his chief of staff, Susie Wiles.

Unlike when Trump helped launch a crowd of supporters to attack the Capitol and try to retain power in 2021 after losing to Democrat Joe Biden, officials did not expect large-scale protests, riots or violence. Instead, cheering crowds celebrated Trump’s second term and MAGA’s total control of the Republican Party.

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The inauguration of US President Donald Trump’s second term on January 20 will be followed by two weeks of special national security events. ‘This has never happened before,’ said Matt McCool, US Secret Service special agent in charge of the Washington office. ‘But we are flexible and adaptable … We will be ready.’

Many arrived from different regions and wore the most elaborate clothing, including fur coats. Trump supporters packed parties at hotels and restaurants around Washington. As they moved between the festivities, some could be heard chanting “MAGA” or simply greeting their fellow partygoers.

The situation was a dramatic change from four years ago, when Trump left the nation’s capital in disgrace and skipped the inauguration of his successor. He made a strong run in the 2024 Republican presidential race and won in November with the college vote not seen since Barack Obama was re-elected in 2012.

Yet despite his successful victory and his party’s overall – albeit limited – control of Congress, the incoming president is one of the most controversial figures in US history, with as many fierce opponents as ardent supporters. That means it may be difficult for Trump to follow through on his post-election promises to strengthen bilateral ties while healing political tensions.

He has insisted that unity will be the theme of his inauguration speech on Monday, along with power and justice, but he has also spent several months as an MP saying that if elected, he will take revenge on political enemies.

“January 20th can’t come soon enough!,” Trump tweeted. “Everyone, even those who initially opposed the Victory of President Donald J. Trump and the Trump Administration, just want it to happen.”

With cooler temperatures expected Monday, Trump ordered outdoor events on Monday to be kept indoors, and officials held rehearsals Sunday for his inauguration in the US Capitol’s Rotunda, which holds just 600 people compared to the 250,000-plus guests he attended. tickets to view the inauguration from around the Capitol grounds.