January 20, 2025SpeechExecutive Office of the VPCeremonySpeech
Vance Delivers Brief Remarks at Capitol Inauguration Ceremony
Vice President JD Vance delivered brief remarks at the inaugural ceremony at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 20, 2025, following his swearing-in and preceding President Trump's inaugural address. By tradition, the vice presidential remarks are brief; Vance thanked supporters and introduced the president to the assembled crowd and national television audience, formally beginning the second Trump-Vance administration.