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Inauguration Ball 2025 Photos: Pics of Donald & Melania Trump, More

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Inauguration Ball 2025 Photos: Pics of Donald & Melania Trump, More

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See pics from Trump and Vance’s Inauguration Day balls, including the first dance between the president and the First Lady.

Following Donald Trump‘s 2025 inauguration, the Trump family and J.D. Vance celebrated the day at various inauguration balls. From the Commander-in-Chief ball to the Liberty ball, the events were packed with countless supporters, including the rally at Capitol One Arena — all held in Washington D.C.

Donald and Melania shared their customary first dance as president and First Lady. Melania changed out of the blue inaugural ceremony outfit she wore into a black and white gown for the ball.

Scroll through the gallery below to see pics from the 2025 inauguration balls.

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Inaugural Ball Dances

Inaugural Ball Dances
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The Trump and Vance family’s shared the stage at the Starlight inaugural ball, held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. 

January 21, 2025, 8:47AM

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Donald Jr., Madison Kai & Ivanka Trump

Donald Jr., Madison Kai & Ivanka Trump
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Don Jr. walked onto the stage with Kai Madison, Donald Sr.’s granddaughter, along with Ivanka Trump. 

January 21, 2025, 8:47AM

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Donald & Melania Arriving at the Liberty Ball

Donald & Melania Arriving at the Liberty Ball
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The president and the First Lady walked onto the stage at the Liberty Ball hand in hand. 

January 21, 2025, 10:16AM

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Ivanka Trump & Husband Jared Kushner

Ivanka Trump & Husband Jared Kushner
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Ivanka wore a white gown with black dress gloves to the inaugural ball. 

January 21, 2025, 8:47AM

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Eric Trump, Lara Trump, Tiffany Trump, Micheal Boulos & Donald Trump Jr.

Eric Trump, Lara Trump, Tiffany Trump, Micheal Boulos & Donald Trump Jr.
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Trump’s family was greeted by the countless supporters in the audience at the Liberty inaugural ball. 

January 21, 2025, 8:47AM

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Melania, J.D., Usha & Donald With an Air Force One Cake

Melania, J.D., Usha & Donald With an Air Force One Cake
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A festive cake designed as Air Force One was served for the first and second families, and Donald got to use a saber. 

January 21, 2025, 8:47AM

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J.D. & Donald Talk

J.D. & Donald Talk
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Donald and J.D. chatted for a little while on stage at the Liberty inaugural ball. 

January 21, 2025, 8:47AM

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Air Force One Cake

Air Force One Cake
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Here is a shot of the Air Force One-designed cake that the first and second families got to enjoy to honor the military. 

January 21, 2025, 8:47AM

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Donald & Usha Dancing With Military Members

Donald & Usha Dancing With Military Members
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Donald and Usha danced with two members from the military at the Commander-in-Chief ball. 

January 21, 2025, 8:47AM

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Donald & Melania, J.D. & Usha Dance to The Battle Hymn of the Republic

Donald & Melania, J.D. & Usha Dance to The Battle Hymn of the Republic
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The First Lady and the president shared their first dance alongside the VP and the Second Lady. 

January 21, 2025, 8:47AM

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President & VP’s Families at the Liberty Ball

President & VP’s Families at the Liberty Ball
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J.D. and Donald’s families joined them on stage at the Liberty Ball, where multiple celebrities also performed.   

January 21, 2025, 10:18AM

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Donald & Melania Dancing

Donald & Melania Dancing
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The president and the First Lady were in center stage as they shared their first dance at the Starlight Ball. 

January 21, 2025, 9:41AM

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Donald & Melania Walking into the Commander-in-Chief Ball

Donald & Melania Walking into the Commander-in-Chief Ball
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Donald and Melania walked into the Commander-in-Chief ball hand in hand. 

January 21, 2025, 9:49AM

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Pete Hegseth & Wife Jennifer

Pete Hegseth & Wife Jennifer
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Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth and his wife, Jennifer Rauchet, attended the Commander-In-Chief inaugural ball. 

January 21, 2025, 9:53AM

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J.D. & Usha Share Their First Dance

J.D. & Usha Share Their First Dance
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J.D. and Usha shared their first dance as VP and Second Lady during the Commander-In-Chief inaugural ball. Usha wore a sparkling blue gown, and J.D. wore a plain tux. 

January 21, 2025, 9:53AM

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Melania Dancing With a Member of the Military

Melania Dancing With a Member of the Military
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The First Lady shared a dance with a member of the military at the Commander-in-Chief ball. 

January 21, 2025, 9:53AM

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Donald & Melania Smiling On Stage

Donald & Melania Smiling On Stage
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Donald and Melania were photographed smiling and holding hands while looking out into the crowd. 

January 21, 2025, 10:20AM

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