As Inauguration Day Winds Down, Donald Trump To Grace Three Inaugural Balls
As Donald Trump's presidency draws to a close, he is expected to attend three inaugural balls on Inauguration Day, January 20, 2021. The balls will be held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, the National Building Museum, and the Newseum.
Background
Inaugural balls have been a tradition since the first presidential inauguration in 1789. The balls are typically held the night before or the night of the inauguration. They are a way for the new president and vice president to celebrate their victory and to thank their supporters.
Trump's inaugural balls will be the first to be held since 2017. In 2016, Trump did not attend any inaugural balls, citing security concerns.
The Balls
The three inaugural balls will be hosted by the Presidential Inaugural Committee. The committee is responsible for planning and executing all of the events surrounding the inauguration.
The Walter E. Washington Convention Center ball will be the largest of the three balls. It is expected to accommodate up to 10,000 guests.
The National Building Museum ball will be held in the museum's Great Hall. The hall is a historic space that has been used for many events, including the 2009 inaugural ball.
The Newseum ball will be held in the museum's atrium. The atrium is a large, open space that is used for exhibitions and other events.
The Guests
The guest lists for the inaugural balls have not been released. However, it is expected that Trump and his family will attend all three balls.
Other guests may include members of Congress, foreign dignitaries, and other supporters of Trump.
The Cost
The cost of the inaugural balls is expected to be between $50 million and $100 million.
The cost of the balls will be covered by private donations.
The Controversies
The inaugural balls have been the subject of some controversy.
Some people have criticized the cost of the balls, arguing that the money could be better spent on other things.
Others have criticized the guest lists for the balls, arguing that they are too exclusive.
The Conclusion
The inaugural balls are a tradition that dates back to the founding of the United States. The balls are a way for the new president and vice president to celebrate their victory and to thank their supporters.
Trump's inaugural balls will be the first to be held since 2017. The balls are expected to be attended by Trump and his family, as well as members of Congress, foreign dignitaries, and other supporters of Trump.
The cost of the balls is expected to be between $50 million and $100 million. The cost of the balls will be covered by private donations.
The inaugural balls have been the subject of some controversy. However, the balls are expected to be a major event in Washington, D.C., on Inauguration Day.
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