The only time Trump went on official court record during the entirety of the criminal case was during his sentencing to reiterate his innocence and that the case was politically motivated.

In the lead up to the inauguration, Trump has selected much of his cabinet. Here's what to know about Inauguration Day 2025: The inauguration ceremony is on Monday, Jan. 20. The ceremony is on Jan. 20 every four years unless that date falls on a Sunday. In that case, Inauguration Day would be on Jan. 21.

Donald Trump, set to become the 47th president of the United States, has been handed an unconditional discharge, marking him as the first president to enter office with a criminal conviction. He was sentenced on Friday for falsifying business records related to payments to Stormy Daniels in 2016,