Fake Trump ‘swears oath alongside Melania’ in dress rehearsal days before inauguration ceremony for 47th President
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PREPARATIONS are underway for Donald Trump's historic inauguration ceremony with photos showing the full dress rehearsal. An excited fake Trump alongside Melania and even a stand-in JD Vance have all been seen at the US Capitol taking a mock-up oath before the seismic event next week.
![[A stand-in for President-elect Trump waves during a dress rehearsal at the US Capitol.]](https://www.the-sun.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/01/stand-in-us-president-elect-963262222.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
There are just a few days left before Trump, 78, officially reenters the White House as the 47th President of the United States - eight years on from his first inauguration. The day has been long awaited since the Republican swept to a seismic election victory over Kamala Harris back in November.
![[Musicians standing in for President-elect Trump and Vice President-elect Vance during inauguration rehearsal.]](https://www.the-sun.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/01/musician-petty-officer-1st-class-963265501.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
The ceremony on January 20, is one of the biggest events in US history with security and organisation being of upmost importance. Trump, seen as a decisive figure in global politics despite his big sweeping election win, will have the eyes of the world on the inauguration.
![[Stand-ins for Melania Trump, President-elect Donald Trump, Vice President-elect J.D. Vance, and Usha Vance at a US Capitol dress rehearsal.]](https://www.the-sun.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/01/2c54a559-fd49-4ab5-8947-38d159fda845.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
Leaving America determined to impress with the day and show off their patriotism on the grandest stage. In order to achieve perfection officials have spent the day hosting a detailed dress rehearsal with stand-ins for all the big players coming to the event.
![[Rehearsal for a presidential inauguration at the U.S. Capitol.]](https://www.the-sun.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/01/rehearsal-takes-place-front-u-963256864.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
A giddy Master Sergeant Matthew Nall played the role of Trump with the real life president-elect's wife Melania being played by Gunnery Sergeant Cecilia Koslowsky. Models for Vice President JD Vance and his partner Usha were also used in Nate Buttram and Christine Lightner.
![[Rehearsal for a presidential inauguration with stand-ins for President-elect Trump, his wife, President Biden, and VP-elect Vance.]](https://www.the-sun.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/01/rehearsal-stand-ins-representing-u-963256307.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
