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150+ Photos of Donald Trump’s Inauguration, See Who Attended
Donald Trump has officially returned to the presidency, being sworn in as the 47th President of the United States in a historic comeback.
Taking place indoors at the U.S. Capitol Rotunda due to frigid temperatures, Trump’s inauguration rekindled familiar themes of nationalism and bold declarations about reshaping the nation’s path.
The event was surrounded by a mix of grandeur and controversy, with prominent figures from different spheres in attendance.
Our photo collection from the day captures the full spectrum of attendees, from political heavyweights to A-list celebrities and influential global leaders.
Each image provides a unique glimpse into this pivotal moment, showcasing not only Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance taking their oaths but also a dynamic crowd that included former presidents, tech titans like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, and other world leaders.
The ceremony began with Trump’s inaugural address, where he painted a sweeping vision for America’s future, declaring that the “golden age of America” was beginning.
He vowed major changes, including declaring a national emergency at the border, reinstating energy independence, and renaming the Gulf of Mexico.
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Trump’s speech was passionate and characteristic of his rally-style delivery, offering a stark critique of his predecessor’s administration while promising decisive action on Day 1.
From Carrie Underwood’s moving a cappella rendition of “America the Beautiful” to Vice President JD Vance swearing in alongside his family, the images preserve memories of a day intertwining ceremony with spectacle.
This collection not only provides a detailed visual record of the ceremony and its significance in the nation’s history but also reflects the diversity and magnitude of the event.
Tale a look below to see 100+ Photos of Donald Trump’s Inauguration, See Who Attended.
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2. A view of the podium ahead of the inauguration ceremony.
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5. A view of empty seats in the Capitol Rotunda ahead of the inauguration ceremony.
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6. Law enforcement stand guard outside the US Capitol on inauguration day
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8. A view of a place setting for the luncheon in Statuary Hall that will follow the inauguration ceremony.
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9. Law enforcement block of a street for Inauguration ceremonies.
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10. Supporters of President-elect Donald Trump await his inauguration.
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18. Archbishop of New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan (L) delivers the invocation during the inauguration ceremony.
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Archbishop of New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan (L) delivers the invocation during the inauguration ceremony before Donald Trump (C) is sworn in as the 47th US President in the US Capitol Rotunda in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / POOL / AFP) (Photo by SAUL LOEB/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) photography,horizontal,usa,politics,government,us president,washington dc,oath,ceremony,election,democracy,inauguration into office,presidential inauguration,politics and government,invocation,archbishop,capitol building – washington dc,timothy m. dolan – archbishop,donald trump – us president,rotunda,united states capitol rotunda,2025 presidential inauguration of donald trump
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20. Political commentator Tucker Carlson attends the inauguration ceremony.
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22. Tim Cook attends the Inauguration of Donald J. Trump.
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23. US President-elect Donald Trump greets US President Joe Biden as he arrives for inauguration ceremonies.
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24. President-elect Donald J. Trump kisses Melania Trump during the inauguration.
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28. President-elect Donald J. Trump entering the state of his inauguration.
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29. US President-elect Donald Trump (C) looks on as evangelist president of Samaritan’s Purse Franklin Graham (L) devliers an invocation.
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30. Attendees sit in the Rotunda during the 60th inaugural ceremony.
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32. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), U.S. Vice President-elect former Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) and U.S. President-elect Donald Trump look on during inauguration
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34. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump takes the oath of office during inauguration
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35. U.S. President Donald Trump gestures to Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts after being sworn in at his inauguration
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36. Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th US President
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38. First lady Jill Biden and U.S. President Joe Biden attend the Inauguration
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42. J.D. Vance is sworn in as U.S. Vice President during the Inauguration
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44. U.S. President Donald Trump celebrates with family after being sworn in at his inauguration
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45. JD Vance is sworn in as U.S. vice president by Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh as Usha Vance holds the Bible
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47. Donald Trump hugs his family after taking the oath of office during inauguration
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48. US President Donald Trump speaks during inauguration ceremonies
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57. U.S. President Joe Biden reacts with the family of U.S. Vice President-elect former Sen. J.D. Vance
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61. House Mike Johnson (R-LA) and his wife, Kelly Johnson, react as US President Donald Trump speaks during inauguration
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64. US President-elect Donald Trump arrives ahead of the 60th inaugural ceremony
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65. US President Donald Trump delivers his inaugural address after being sworn in as the 47th president of the United States
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67. Ted Cruz (R-TX) and other guests react as US President Donald Trump gives a speech during inauguration
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68. Country music artist Carrie Underwood performs during inauguration
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72. Rev. Lorenzo Sewell during inauguration ceremonies
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75. Country singer Carrie Underwood (R) with US Vice President JD Vance (L) and US President Donald Trump (C) after performing ‘America the Beautiful’ during their inauguration
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76. US President Donald Trump raises his fist at the conclusion of the inauguration
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77. Barron Trump shakes hands with President Donald Trump after the inauguration
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82. Tesla CEO Elon Musk reacts as newly sworn-in President Donald Trump speaks during the 60th inaugural ceremony
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk reacts as newly sworn-in President Donald Trump speaks during the 60th inaugural ceremony
83. U.S. Associate Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas looks on inauguration ceremonies
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85. Singer-songwriter Lee Greenwood performs during the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump
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88. Usha Vance and Vice President-elect, U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance
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91. First lady Jill Biden, U.S. President Joe Biden, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and second gentleman Doug Emhoff
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92. First lady Jill Biden, U.S. President Joe Biden, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and second gentleman Doug Emhoff
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94. (L-R) Usha Vance, US Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff, Vice President Kamala Harris and Vice President-elect JD Vance
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99. Melania Trump and U.S. President-elect Donald Trump are greeted by Rev. Robert W. Fisher
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100. President of Ecuador Daniel Noboa and wife first lady Lavinia Valbonesi attend the inauguration
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101. U.S. President Joe Biden and U.S. President-elect Donald Trump depart the White House ahead of the inauguration
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102. U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) attends the inauguration
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103. Former US President Barack Obama arrives
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104. US President Joe Biden (L) and President-elect Donald Trump arrive for the inauguration
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105. Former U.S. President Bill Clinton, former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former U.S. President George W. Bush attend the inauguration
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106. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds (C) and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) arrive in the VIP viewing area in Emancipation Hall for the Inauguration
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Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds (C) and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) arrive in the VIP viewing area in Emancipation Hall for the Inauguration
107. Puerto Rico Gov. Jenniffer González Colón arrives in the VIP viewing area in Emancipation Hall for the Inauguration
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108. Guests attend the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump
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WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 20: Guests attend the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) color image,photography,horizontal,usa,office,politics,government,us president,washington dc,guest,inauguration into office,presidential inauguration,politics and government,capitol building – washington dc,donald trump – us president,the rotunda,2025 presidential inauguration of donald trump
109. Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (C) stands next to Miriam Adelson (R) as they attend the inauguration
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Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (C) stands next to Miriam Adelson (R) as they attend the inauguration ceremony before Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th US President in the US Capitol Rotunda in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / POOL / AFP) (Photo by SAUL LOEB/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) photography,horizontal,usa,politics,government,us president,washington dc,oath,ceremony,hillary clinton,secretary of state,election,democracy,inauguration into office,presidential inauguration,next to,politics and government,capitol building – washington dc,donald trump – us president,rotunda,united states capitol rotunda,miriam adelson,2025 presidential inauguration of donald trump
110. Shou Zi Chew (C), the CEO of TikTok, arrives to attend Donald Trump’s inauguration
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Shou Zi Chew (C), the CEO of TikTok, arrives to attend Donald Trump’s inauguration as the next President of the United States in the rotunda of the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, on 20 January 2025. Trump takes office for his second non-consecutive term as the 47th president of the United States. (Photo by Shawn THEW / POOL / AFP) (Photo by SHAWN THEW/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) photography,horizontal,usa,politics,government,us president,washington dc,election,democracy,presidential inauguration,politics and government,tiktok,shou zi chew,the rotunda,2025 presidential inauguration of donald trump
111. Former Vice President Mike Pence attends the Inauguration
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112. Barron Trump arrives to the inauguration
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113. Former US President George W. Bush, former first lady Laura Bush and former US President Barack Obama arrive for the inauguration
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114. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. arrives ahead of the 60th inaugural ceremony
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115. Former Vice President Dan Quayle and his wife Marilyn arrive for the inauguration
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116. (L-R) Former President George W. Bush, Former First Lady Laura Bush and Former President Barack Obama arrive for the inauguration
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117. (L-R) US Secretary of Treasury nominee Scott Bessent, Secretary for Veterans Affairs nominee Doug Collins, Secretary of State nominee Marco Rubio, Secretary of Energy nominee Chris Wright, Secretary of Transportation nominee Sean Duffy, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development nominee Scott Turner and Secretary of Health and Human Services nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. attend the inauguration
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118. Former President Bill Clinton and former first lady Hillary Clinton attend the inauguration
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119. Former President George W. Bush and Former First Lady Laura Bush arrive for the inauguration
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120. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis arrives prior to the inauguration
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121. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg arrives for the inauguration
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122. Pete Hegseth, nominee for Secretay of Defense, arrives for the inauguration
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123. Donald Trump Jr (L) and his daughter Kai Madison Trump arrives for the inauguration
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124. Google CEO Sundar Pichai and Elon Musk, CEO of X, Tesla and SpaceX arrive for the inauguration
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125. U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during inauguration
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126. Former NHL player Wayne Gretzky and his wife Janet Jones arrive for the Inauguration
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127. House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (R-NY), President-elect Trump’s nominee to be U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, sits prior to the Inauguration
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128. U.S. President Donald Trump gestures after speaking during inauguration
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129. Mayor of New York City Eric Adams arrives prior to the inauguration
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130. Argetina’s President Javier Milei arrives for the inauguration
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131. Comedian Theo Von (L) arrives prior to the inauguration
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132. U.S. Associate Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson arrives for the inauguration
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133. U.S. Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) and U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) arrive to the inauguration
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134. U.S. President Joe Biden departs the White House ahead of the inauguration
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WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 20: U.S. President Joe Biden departs the White House ahead of the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) color image,photography,horizontal,usa,office,politics,government,us president,washington dc,white house – washington dc,joseph biden,inauguration into office,presidential inauguration,politics and government,donald trump – us president,2025 presidential inauguration of donald trump
135. U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) attends the inauguration
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WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 20: U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) attends the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump at the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) color image,photography,horizontal,usa,office,politics,government,us president,washington dc,inauguration into office,presidential inauguration,politics and government,capitol building – washington dc,donald trump – us president,jim jordan – politician,2025 presidential inauguration of donald trump
136. Britain’s former Prime Minister Boris Johnson arrives to the inauguration
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137. Vice President of China Han Zheng (L) and Former Executive Chairman of Fox Corp Rupert Murdoch (R) attend the inauguration
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138. Sam Altman, chief executive officer of OpenAI Inc., center, with boxer Jake Paul and wrestler Logan Paul arrives prior to the inauguration
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139. Tesla, SpaceX and X CEO Elon Musk arrives to the inauguration
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140. Associate Justice of the Supreme Court Clarence Thomas (C) arrives for the inauguration
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141. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia arrives for the inauguration
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142. Miriam Adelson arrives for the inauguration
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143. (L-R) Colorado Governor Jared Polis and Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt arrive for the inauguration
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144. Texas Governor Greg Abbott arrives in the VIP viewing area in Emancipation Hall for Donald Trump’s Ianuguration
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145. Former U.S. Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich (R) greets former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao as they arrive to the inauguration
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146. U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) arrives with his wife, former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao to the inauguration
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147. President of Argentina Javier Milei (C) speaks with former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R) as they arrive to the inauguration
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148. Tiffany Trump, daughter of U.S. President Donald Trump, and her husband Michael Boulos arrive for church services at St. John’s Church
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149. Vivek Ramaswamy arrives for the inauguration
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150. US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown arrives prior to the inauguration
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151. US businessman Jeff Bezos (R) and his parter Lauren Sanchez (L) arrive for the inauguration
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152. President of Argentina Javier Milei, former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy and Prime Minister of Italy Giorgia Meloni arrive for the inauguration
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153. Jason Miller (R), advisor to US President-elect Donald Trump, arrives for the inauguration
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154. US Senator John Fetterman (2nd L) arrives for the inauguration
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155. Former US Speakers of the House (L-R) Newt Gingrich, John Boehner, and Kevin McCarthy arrive for the inauguration
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156. Former Executive Chairman of Fox Corp Rupert Murdoch (L) attends services at St. John’s Church
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157. President of FIFA Gianni Infantino (R) attends services at St. John’s Church
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