It's a rite of passage in America: the newly elected president is sworn in before the people.

On Monday, Trump was sworn in for the second time and took office as the 47th President of the United States in a grand atmosphere.

But any Inauguration Day comes with surprises, and no amount of event planning — no matter how carefully planned — can account for the strange, wacky and fascinating moments. Here's what you might have missed - and what people might still be talking about in the days to come.

After Trump's inauguration speech, country singer Carrie Underwood took the stage to sing the patriotic song "America the Beautiful."

Underwood rose to fame after winning the television talent show "American Idol" in 2005, but she faced criticism, especially from Trump's opponents, for her decision to perform at the awards show.

"I love our country and am honored to be asked to sing at the inauguration and to be a small part of this historic event," she said in a media statement last week. "In the spirit that we all must I am honored to answer this call as we unite and look to the future.”

Underwood's performance got off to a rocky start - as she was performing, a technical glitch interrupted the background music.

"You know the words, help me," she said after a few minutes of waiting for the music to start.

The crowd in the rotunda joined her in signing an a cappella version of "America the Beautiful," which ended with applause.

How could Inauguration Day be any less romantic?

Melania Trump arrived wearing a dark blue and white suit and a striking hat. As our fashion writers point out, hats have long been a staple of first ladies' inauguration attire, and Monday's hats are a new addition to the genre.

The wide brim of her hat obscured the eyes of the famously elusive first lady, creating a real distance between her and other attendees, including her husband.

In one of the most embarrassing moments of the day, Donald Trump greeted his closest allies as he took the swearing-in stage at the Capitol. When he reached his wife, he leaned in for a kiss, only to find that the brim of her hat made it difficult for him to get close to Melania's face.

The couple ended up blowing kisses instead.

Is it possible to fit the entire "Mano Circle" on a bus? Probably not, but if there was ever a time to try it, it would be the 2025 Trump inauguration.

YouTuber-turned-wrestler Logan Paul and his professional boxer and influencer brother Jake Paul spent the morning documenting their trip to Washington on Instagram. The brothers shared video from inside a charter bus where the Trump Boys Club was celebrating. They include comedian and podcast host Theo Von, who interviewed Trump this fall, and online pranksters Kyle Forgeard and Conor McGregor. Controversial Irish MMA Fighter.

They were among some of the dignitaries invited to watch the ceremony from the viewing area of ​​the Capitol's Emancipation Hall.

A group of hyper-masculine, hyper-online young people known as the "manosphere" Become a growing faction Trump’s supporters are diverse.

Trump ultimately won the election 56% to 42% of male voters aged 18-29, a voting group he lost by 15 percentage points in 2020. This demographic helped him win the presidency, so it's no surprise to see prominent figures within it sharing in the celebrations.

Inauguration style is always a hot topic, from coats to hats to styled figures — like Kamala Harris' stepdaughter Ella Emhoff; Melania Trump; and former Trump adviser Roger Stone, who has a fashion blog Passion for fine menswear.

But sometimes, it’s the lack of style that’s most noticeable—anti-fashion.

In 2020, Vermont independent Sen. Bernie Sanders stole the show with his utility coat and patterned gloves (gifts from voters). viral Because they contrast so sharply with the pomp and circumstance of the day.

But what about the gloves? That’s it for 2020.

This year, Senator John Fetterman donned perhaps the most unique attire of the era - his signature oversized hoodie, baggy long athletic shorts and sneakers.

The Pennsylvania Democrat is famous for this look — he wears it almost every day, even when prompted to do so Senate dress code changes.

Much of the discussion focused on why Fetterman forgo a coat in favor of shorts in weather so cold that inauguration events were moved indoors. Forecasters predict a low of -11C (12F).

In 2017, Fetterman explained to CNN that he dresses for comfort and finds it difficult to find more formal clothing for his 6-foot-8 frame.

“No one comes to me directly and says, if you wear a hoodie, the world will burn,” he said, adding that his work speaks for itself.

Donald Trump started his Inauguration Day by going to church.

But the traditional ceremony goes beyond worship and involves the incoming president choosing who will sit in the seat during more intimate events.

The morning service unveiled faces who will help shape Trump's second administration - like his children and Cabinet picks, including Attorney General nominee Pam Bondi and Defense Department nominee Pete Hegers.

In addition to them, the seats of billionaires are also filled by giants in the American technology industry: Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg; Amazon President Jeff Bezos; CEO of Google parent company Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai; and Apple CEO Tim Cook, whom Trump calls “Tim Apple.”

They then accompanied Trump to the Capitol Rotunda, again as part of a select group to engage with the incoming president from a near-front row position.

They were joined by Tesla/X/SpaceX tycoon Elon Musk, a close confidant of Trump who will soon run his own cost-cutting advisory group for his administration.

OpenAl founder Sam Altman also appeared at the Capitol.

Notably, the inauguration overlaps with this year's World Economic Forum in Switzerland - typically a gathering place for tech executives to network and exert influence. It seems that this year the venue is not Davos, but Washington, DC.

Trump addressed many of his top priorities in his inaugural address, often drawing applause from crowds watching the event at the Capitol and Capital One Stadium.

Former presidential rival Hillary Clinton appeared in the crowd behind President Trump to hear him share his plan for America to "regain our rightful place as the greatest, most powerful, and most respected nation on Earth," Inspiring awe and admiration around the world."

“Soon we will change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America,” he said to applause.

Sitting between her husband, former President Bill Clinton, and former President George W. Bush, Clinton can be seen laughing at the last sentence. Reaction online was mixed, with Trump's critics cheering the move and his supporters denouncing it as offensive.

It's a controversial proposal but has become a key part of Trump's second-term U.S. foreign policy vision. Among other ideas, Trump has tried to Renaming an internationally recognized body of water as a means of punishing Mexican immigration, economic and drug trade-related grievances.

On Friday, forecasts of severe cold temperatures and strong winds prompted Trump to call for a change of venue from traditional outdoor events to more intimate indoor events. Instead, public ticket holders were directed to gather at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., an indoor sports and concert venue.

But some people didn't anticipate the bag size regulations that came with the venue change. As the arena fills up, images flow from piles of discarded bags, water bottles and other items deemed too big or dangerous to be allowed inside.

Initial guidance provided by Capitol Police prohibited luggage larger than 12 inches by 12 inches by 5 inches from being brought onto Capitol grounds during the inauguration, but the venue appears to have stricter requirements.

The street outside was littered with purses and backpacks, large and small, apparently abandoned. Some appear to be from designer brands, including Coach and Louis Vuitton.

Later, people can be seen walking away with a pile of discarded bags.

Ione Wells reports from First Capitol Arena.