Despite raising a significant amount of funds, Trump decides to limit his inauguration celebrations.

• The 47th U.S. president's inauguration events schedule was released by the Donald Trump presidential transition team.
• A Trump golf course hosts a fireworks show, a MAGA rally takes place, and there are three inaugural balls on a four-day schedule.
• Trump's inaugural committee has raised a record-shattering amount of money.

The presidential transition team of Donald Trump released a schedule of events for his inauguration as the 47th U.S. president next week, including official parties and gatherings.

On the four-day schedule, there is a fireworks show and three VIP events at Trump's golf course near Washington, D.C., followed by a MAGA rally on the night before his swearing-in ceremony.

The Trump inaugural committee has planned three inaugural balls, which is a relatively small number compared to recent presidential standards. However, one of the balls seems even more modest given the record-shattering amount of money that the committee has at its disposal.

According to NBC News, the Trump Vance Inaugural Committee has surpassed $170 million in fundraising and is projected to reach over $200 million for inaugural events and operations.

The committee in charge of planning and hosting the pageantry that usually takes place during presidential power transitions is a nonprofit organization.

The special joint congressional committee funds Trump's swearing in at the Capitol and his inaugural address.

Several of Trump's events will take place at his Virginia golf course, marking a departure from recent inaugurations that mostly kept events within Washington, D.C.

In 2021, President Biden held a fireworks show over D.C.'s National Mall, but this year, the fireworks at Trump's club will explode 20 miles from Capitol Hill, out of view for much of the general public.

Trump's second inaugural committee will have more money than other recent presidents, despite hosting fewer events.

The 2009 inauguration of former President Barack Obama had 10 official balls and numerous unofficial events. His inaugural committee raised a record $53 million.

During his second inauguration in 1997, Bill Clinton attended a record 14 official balls, but the event reportedly raised less than $24 million.

In 2021, President Joe Biden did not hold any balls because of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

Trump's substantial fundraising and limited schedule are reminiscent of his 2017 inauguration, which raised $107 million and spent more than $97 million in two days of events.

In 2018, OpenSecrets calculated that the unprecedented jump in spending during the second inauguration of President Trump was approximately $37,000 per minute, which is more than four times the $8,600 per minute spent during Obama's first inauguration.

The Trump inaugural committee did not promptly answer CNBC's inquiries regarding their fundraising and expenditure strategies.

Some top CEOs and businesses are eager to improve their strained relationships with Trump as he promises to reform U.S. economic policies, such as imposing tariffs and cutting taxes and regulations.

The inaugural committee has received million-dollar donations from a wave of companies, including many of the tech giants that declined to contribute to his 2017 inauguration.

Lina Khan, the outgoing Federal Trade Commission Chair, hinted to CNBC that Amazon and Meta, Facebook's parent company, may be attempting to secure a favorable deal from the next Trump administration.

The inaugural committee is reportedly requesting top donors to give a minimum of $1 million for direct face-time with the president- or vice president-elect, according to the Guardian.

The latest schedule of events, as announced by Trump's inaugural committee, is now available.

Saturday, January 18, 2025

• The President's Reception and Fireworks at Trump Sterling
• Cabinet Reception and Vice President's Dinner

Sunday, January 19, 2025

• Arlington National Cemetery CeremonyWreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
• Make America Great Again Victory RallyPresident Donald J. Trump Delivers Remarks
• Candlelight DinnerPresident Donald J. Trump Delivers Remarks

Monday, January 20, 2025

• St. John's Church Service
• Tea at the White House
• Swearing-In CeremonyUS Capitol
• Farewell to the Former President and Vice President
• US Capitol Departure Ceremony
• The President's Signing Room Ceremony
• JCCIC Congressional Luncheon
• The President's Review of the Troops
• Presidential Parade Pennsylvania Avenue
• Oval Office Signing Ceremony at The White House
• Commander in Chief BallPresident Donald J. Trump Delivers Remarks
• Liberty Inaugural BallPresident Donald J. Trump Delivers Remarks
• Starlight BallPresident Donald J. Trump Delivers Remarks

Tuesday, January 21, 2025

• National Prayer Service