Hail to the new chief: Donald Trump and his family arrive in Washington DC for inauguration

Daily Mail UK ^ | January 19, 2017 | Chris Spargo

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Hail to the new chief: Donald Trump and his family arrive in Washington DC for inauguration

Donald Trump and his family have arrived in Washington DC for the inauguration

He was joined by all five of his children on his flight from New York City to Washington DC

Trump flew on his private airplane for the final time on Wednesday, and taxied past the aircraft before he took off from LaGuardia on Thursday

Trump flew on a United States Air Force Boeing C-32A that landed at Joint Base Andrews just after noon

He will place a wreath at Arlington National Cemetery at 3:30 pm and then cross the Potomac to speak at the Lincoln Memorial

There will then be a country concert that will be followed by fireworks Donald Trump and his family arrived in Washington DC shortly after noon on Thursday.

The president-elect's family exited the plane first, with his son Barron leading the way.

Donald's 10-year-old son was then followed by Donald Jr. and his wife Vanessa with their five children.

Eric Trump and Lara exited next, followed by Ivanka and Jared Kushner with their three children.

Tiffany Trump was the last child to exit, followed by some of Donald's siblings.

Then, after a pause, Donald and Melania exited the plane, with Donald waving to those at the base before descending the stairs with his wife.

Donald posted an Instagram photo of himself exiting the plane almost immediately after landing, writing: 'Just landed with Melania & my family. Thank you for all of your support. I love you - and WE WILL MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!'

[silent_jonny]

A reassuring song for the snowflakes: "It's gonna be oka-hay-hay!"

Put down your kittens and Play Dough.

[vmpolesov]

Should the air force guy have waited for Trump to drop his salute first? Who outranks whom here?

[dowcaet]

A new era begins tomorrow. Our suffering nation needs President Trump to be on his A game all the time. Don’t think that will be a problem. At least we know this man will be focused on the job at hand.

[nikos1121]

I ‘m choking up.

[N. Theknow]

Nice salute from a former cadet with mutual respect from military.

BTW - Anybody know Trump's Secret Service name?

I heard "Tower" but don't know from whence it came.

[exit82]

Mogul.

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I think “Mogul”.

[snarkytart]

We’re all happy!let the tears flow!!

[virgil]

I’m watching this on C-SPAN. Great fireworks!

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I wonder if Trump bought the fireworks from Hillary! At a steep discount.

[xzins]

You’re correct, imo.

Maybe he’s holding something. That would get him off the hook

[hsalaw]

I just caught the last of his speech and the fireworks and Battle Hymn of the Republic - so strong and so moving, all of it.

[virgil]

I know, and I’m going to miss it tomorrow. Gotta work. Does anyone know if there will be a replay some where?

[DaughterofEve]

Both Fox and Fox Business had snarky naysayers (My ex-fave Charles K and Payne’s guest)just a few minutes ago. On C-SPAN now.

[rainee]

Battle Hymn
Gets me everytime..tears

[lizma2]

Watched Trump at the mall tonight and I was sobbing!!

We can keep our Republic at least 4 more years!

[snarkytart]

I don’t have access to TV right now how was the crowd did it seem pretty big? I was just afraid thst Trump supporters wpukd stay away because of the media harping on protesters for the last month.

[virgil]

Judging by the cheers, it was a big crowd.

[ASA Vet]

Seems like his grounding at Military School was a preparation for this solemn office.

BINGO

[SRBConservative]

Loved this moment! I would love to compare it to Obama’s first trip down the steps and what kind of initial salute he gave. Can someone dig up video of that??