Former President Donald Trump arrived back in Washington D.C. on Saturday evening, marking his return to the political stage after a four-year hiatus. He traveled on a special Air Force aircraft from his residence in West Palm Beach, Florida, accompanied by his wife, Melania, and their son, Barron. The family waved to onlookers before boarding the plane.
Upon arrival, the Trumps headed to Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Virginia, where they held a celebratory event. Trump addressed attendees, acknowledging several prominent figures, including Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin and former Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos. He also praised his Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, for his role in brokering a recent ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.
The evening featured a fireworks display and a performance by tenor Christopher Macchio, which Trump observed from a clubhouse balcony. Earlier in the day, the Trump family was greeted at the golf club by Governor Youngkin and his wife, Suzanne, who presented them with a gift.
Trump's daughter Ivanka and her husband, Jared Kushner, also accompanied the former president on his trip. His son Eric and daughter-in-law Lara traveled separately on Trump's private plane. During the flight, Eric Trump expressed his optimism for the future on social media, reflecting on the challenges his family has faced in recent years.
Meanwhile, thousands of demonstrators gathered in Washington D.C. on Saturday to protest Trump's second inauguration. The "People's March" focused on various social and political issues, including gender equality, democracy, and immigration.
Trump's inauguration is scheduled for Monday at the Capitol Rotunda. He will be only the second president in U.S. history to serve non-consecutive terms.
