The real work starts tomorrowpublished at 00:45 Greenwich Mean Time 20 January

00:45 GMT 20 January

Nomia Iqbal
North America correspondent

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This summer will mark a decade since Donald Trump came down that golden escalator.

He defied all expectations and here we are again – as he prepares to make his extraordinary return to power as America's President.

His supporters are ecstatic at his second term, and many who've travelled here to DC say they are hopeful Trump will deliver on his promises.

These have ranged from vague to vengeful but also more specific such as lowering the cost of living, carrying out mass deportations, slashing taxes, pardoning January 6 rioters.

Outside of the US new challenges also await him, notably the wars abroad in Ukraine and the Middle East.

The celebratory weekend of events on the eve of the inauguration gives Donald Trump the look of a general who has returned in glory to reclaim his territory.

But when the clock strikes midday on Monday, the time for talking will be done.

• We're ending our live coverage now. Join us again tomorrow for updates and analysis on all the key moments from Donald Trump's inauguration

Away from the rally today, Trump's fans on the streets of DC have been talking to the BBC about their hopes for his first day back in the Oval Office.

Hit the play button below to hear what they had to say:

Jonathan Csapo
Reporting from the rally

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The crowd went wild here when the Village People joined Donald Trump on stage and performed YMCA - his favourite song and a standard at his political rallies.

He performed his signature dance, pumping his hands from side to side, as they lined up in front of him in their costumes.

This event has served as a capstone to one of the most remarkable comebacks in American political history.

Trump, his loyal allies and his political movement are joyous and promising fundamental change, starting from tomorrow when he takes the oath of office.

And he'll be back in this arena in less than 24 hours - but this time as president.

Donald Trump's final rally as president-elect has now come to an end ahead of his return to the Oval Office tomorrow.

During a characteristically lengthy and wide-ranging speech, he told the packed Capital One Arena in Washington DC that he was "thrilled to be back".

Here's a digest of the key lines:

• As anticipated, Trump said he would sign "lots" of executive orders tomorrow after he takes office - we wrapped up some of the key actions outlined here
• He said that, by the time the sun sets tomorrow, the "invasion of our borders will have come to a halt" and "all the illegal border trespassers will in some form or another be on their way back home"

• His administration will inherit "disasters" at home and abroad, he said, pledging to - with "historic speed - fix "every single crisis" facing the country

• Elon Musk joined Trump on stage - in brief remarks he told the crowd that the Trump administration would do "great things"
• The president-elect closed his remarks by promising to "fight, fight, fight" and "win, win, win", before showing off his signature dance moves as the Village People sang YMCA

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Trump finishes his lengthy speech at his victory rally in Washington DC.

In his closing remarks, he says the US stands on the verge of the four greatest years in American history, and ends by repeating different iterations of his phrase "make America great again".

He promises to "fight, fight, fight" and "win, win, win" and will make America powerful, wealthy, healthy, strong, proud, safe and, of course, great again.

He departs the stage and The Village People take over, for a rendition of YMCA, a song regularly played at Trump's election rallies.

We'll bring you a recap of what he said shortly as well as continuing with updates as the rally continues – stay with us.

Trump is now thanking his family members including Laura, Ivanka and Barron Trump.

He's also gives shout outs to several key backers - from lawmakers to celebrities - who are in attendance at the rally.

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Trump is talking more about what he plans to do on his first day in office tomorrow.

"Every radical and foolish executive order of the Biden administration will be repealed within hours of when I take the oath of office," he says.

"You're going to have a lot of fun watching television tomorrow," he says.

Here are some of the actions he's outlined that he will take by executive orders:

• Launch the largest deportation program in American history
• Slash environmental regulations
• Ramp up artificial intelligence (AI)
• Create Doge (the Department of Government Efficiency)
• Make records available related to the assassinations of former presidents
• Direct the military to create the great "Iron Dome" missile defence shield
• Eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies from the military

What matters now is cementing the changes and setting the foundation for America to be strong forever, Elon Musk tells the crowd, to big cheers.

"We're going to do great things here," he says, shaking Trump's hand and exiting the stage with his hands held high after relatively brief remarks.

Trump then thanks him and says they have to be protective of the "geniuses" and that Musk is a "good one", before going off on a tangent about watching one of Musk's rockets successfully landing.

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Trump references Doge, the Department of Government Efficiency - an advisory team.

Trump then urges the crowd to look for tech billionaire Elon Musk - who's been tasked with leading the team - in the crowd

"Where the hell is he," he asks. "Come here, Elon!"

He then welcomes Musk to the stage - he steps with his child.

"We're looking forward to making a lot of changes. This victory is the start really," Musk says.

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Trump says he will sign "lots" of executive orders tomorrow, telling the crowd it will make them "extremely happy".

By the time the sun sets tomorrow the "invasion of our borders will have come to a halt" and "all the illegal border trespassers will in some form or another be on their way back home", he says.

Trump then goes on a tangent about immigration and a video is shown that is critical of the Biden administration's record on the matter.

Trump references the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, which was struck days ago under the Biden administration.

"This agreement could have only happened as a result of our historic victory in November," he says.

Trump takes credit for the deal, praising special envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff for helping reach the deal.

"We've achieved more without being president than they've achieved in four years with the president," he says of the Democrats.

Trump tells the crowd he will "fight" for them for the next four years.

He says his campaign achieved the most "epic political victory" the country has ever seen, outlining their achievements in different states and with different demographics.

He then claims the country is already seeing results "nobody expected".

"As of today, TikTok is back," he declares, referencing the reinstating of the platform's services for US users.

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Continuing, Trump says he's going to bring back law and order to America's cities, restore patriotism to schools and get radical left policies out of the government.

"We are going to make America great again," he says.

He addresses members of the crowd and says his win wouldn't have been possible without them.

Trump is now touting his wins from election night, naming the states where he defeated Vice President Kamala Harris.

He's met with large cheers from the crowd.

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The crowd chants "USA" as Trump enters the stage.

"We won," he says, to more wild enthusiasm from the crowd.

"We like winning don't we, huh?", he says, adding they will make the country better than ever before.

"I'm thrilled to be back" on the eve of "taking back our country", he says.

Lee Greenwood is now on stage singing God Bless the USA, a mainstay of Trump's election rallies.

It is announced that Trump will now take the stage.

We'll bring you the key lines here - hit watch live to follow along.

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Away from the rally, outgoing US President Joe Biden is delivering remarks at the International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina.

"Here at this museum, we reflect on the power of history, redeeming the soul of the nation," he says.

Biden's remarks come on the last full day of his presidency.

"We're proving that by remembering our history, we can make history," he adds.

"We know the battle for the soul of America continues," he says.

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Members of the Trump family are now on stage, including Donald Trump Jr, Eric and Lara Trump.

Eric makes a series of claims about how "they tried to stop" his father Donald Trump from winning back the presidency, adding: "Our country is back".

Donald Trump Jr talks about taking "back the country once and for all" and says the administration will be focused on "putting America first".

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TV personality and journalist Megyn Kelly is now behind the podium.

"We have 20 hours until our long, national nightmare is over," she says.

"The goodness is about to rain down on us after Trump is inaugurated tomorrow is already starting," she says citing how companies and universities have begun to strike down diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.

Kelly bashes Kamala Harris and the celebrities who endorsed her.

"Stay strong. We haven't won the war. We're winning... but he's going to need all of you every step of the way," she concludes.

To really understand the atmosphere at the Trump rally in Washington DC, you have to take a moment to appreciate the outfits.

If you've been following our coverage for the past few hours, you will have seen a range of Trump supporters dressed for the occasion in Maga apparel and red, white and blue.

Here's a closer look at some of this afternoon's best dressed:

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