Trump's upcoming inauguration on January 20, 2025, coinciding with Martin Luther King Jr. Day, has sparked discussions and concerns among political observers and citizens alike.
The 20th Amendment to the Constitution mandates presidential inaugurations occur on January 20, effectively reducing the duration of the 'lame duck' period for outgoing presidents.
The selection of MLK Day as an inauguration date is coincidental; while the holiday observes Martin Luther King's legacy, it does not dictate the inauguration schedule.
Inaugurations have occurred on MLK Day twice since the holiday's inception with Clinton in 1997 and Obama in 2009, marking significant historical overlaps.
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