President-elect Trump holds victory rally ahead of inauguration

President-elect Trump held a victory rally in Washington, D.C. today ahead of Monday's inauguration. NBC News' Garrett Haake reports on the actions Mr. Trump says he'll take on his first day in office.

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Trump dances to 'YMCA' with Village People at pre-inaugural victory rally

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ABC News - Jan. 20
Trump holds 'Make America Great Again Victory Rally' on inauguration eve

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5 takeaways from Trump's inauguration eve rally

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Trump rallied in Washington on eve of inauguration

The president-elect kicked off pre-inauguration festivities Saturday with a series of inaugural balls and a fireworks display.
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Trump departs for Washington ahead of inauguration

President-elect Donald Trump departed for Washington D.C., alongside his wife and former first lady Melania, ahead of his inauguration.
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Washington DC residents flee ahead of Trump inauguration: ‘I can’t be here’

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EU Steps Up Probe of Elon Musk's X Ahead of Trump Inauguration

The European Commission has ramped up its investigation into Elon Musk’s X social network after the tech mogul criticized European governments in recent weeks, and just days before President-elect ...
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Trump, China's Xi Speak Ahead of Inauguration

Chinese leader Xi Jinping spoke with President-elect Donald Trump on Friday on the heels of Beijing’s plan to dispatch the nation’s vice president to next week’s inauguration.
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Mandelson praises Trump ahead of inauguration

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Trump team unveils official portrait ahead of inauguration

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Trump's inauguration weekend features fireworks, MAGA rally, inaugural balls

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