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US Politics

The pomp, pageantry and circumstance of presidential inaugurations in the words of AP reporters

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The date and oath of office are prescribed in the Constitution .

In this episode of " The Story Behind the AP Story ," hear from AP Washington radio correspondent Sagar Meghani and White House correspondent Darlene Superville .

They share their past inauguration experiences and peel back the curtain on what we can expect during Donald Trump's inauguration.

Inauguration four years ago was different to inaugurations in the past, since the world was still in the midst of a pandemic.

Donald Trump's speech, what became known as the American Carnage speech, talked about moms and kids in inner-city poverty and rusted-out factories around the American landscape looking like tombstones.

As a reporter going out there, I probably would not have a purse or a bag with me. I would probably just stuff my pockets with all the things that I need. Having a bag can delay in some ways. It can delay you with security and all the security precautions that are going to be in town. You want to make sure you’re self-sufficient..