ieExplains: Everything you need to know about Donald Trump's inauguration

Donald Trump will officially become the 47th president of the United States at 5pm (Irish time) on Monday, January 20

Donald Trump was first sworn in in 2017. Picture: Drew Angerer/Getty Images

Donald Trump, 45th and soon to be 47th president of the United States, will be inaugurated in Washington on Monday, on the same Capitol steps where he was first sworn into power eight years ago.

In front of an expected huge crowd of supporters and protesters, Mr Trump will again take the oath of office, and complete an astonishing political comeback.