Mon Jan 20 12:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Major Networks Roll Out Extensive Coverage Plans for Trump’s Second Inauguration
**Washington, D.C. –** Major news networks are preparing comprehensive coverage for Donald Trump’s second presidential inauguration on Monday, January 20th, coinciding with Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The confluence of events is expected to draw a large audience.
Fox News will lead its coverage with Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum, broadcasting live from 11:30 AM to 5 PM ET. Their programming will originate from Washington D.C., extending throughout the day from a special edition of *FOX & Friends* at 6 AM to primetime shows hosted by Laura Ingraham, Jesse Watters, Sean Hannity, and Greg Gutfeld. Sunday will also feature special programming from Fox News’ weekday stars. Shannon Bream and John Roberts will anchor coverage on the FOX broadcast network from 11 AM to 5 PM ET.
CNN’s coverage begins at 7 AM ET, with Jake Tapper and Anderson Cooper anchoring until 2 PM, joined by other prominent anchors and political experts. Erin Burnett will anchor parade coverage at 2 PM. Evening programs will also broadcast from Washington D.C.
NewsNation will air a two-hour special at 9 AM ET, followed by live coverage of the swearing-in ceremony from 11 AM to 3 PM, anchored by Chris Cuomo, Chris Stirewalt, Elizabeth Vargas, and Leland Vittert. Post-ceremony coverage and analysis will continue into the evening.
ABC News will begin with *Good Morning America* from Washington, transitioning to David Muir at 9 AM. Linsey Davis, Jonathan Karl, and Martha Raddatz will also feature prominently. A primetime special will air at 10 PM ET.
NBC News will start at 7 AM ET, with Savannah Guthrie joining Lester Holt at 10 AM for special coverage. The network’s coverage will include contributions from other *TODAY* hosts, and Lester Holt will anchor *NBC Nightly News* from Washington D.C. at 6:30 PM ET.
All networks plan extensive coverage throughout the day, utilizing numerous correspondents stationed across the capital.
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