President-elect Donald Trump is counting down the days until his return to the White House, using social media to build anticipation for his upcoming inauguration. On Thursday, Trump posted a photo on Truth Social showing himself standing beside a desk with his longtime aide, Dan Scavino, sitting nearby. The image was overlaid with the words, “Back in 18 days…to be continued,” signaling the final countdown before Trump’s return to power.
The countdown has become a shared experience for Trump and his team. Scavino also participated in the countdown, posting a photo on Instagram Wednesday that read “19 Days!” and shared the same message on X (formerly Twitter). Additionally, Scavino posted an old Trump quote from 2013, in which Trump declared, “NO MERCY TO TERRORISTS you dumb bastards!” This remark reflects Trump’s longstanding hardline stance on national security and his commitment to taking decisive action against terrorism.
Trump’s official inauguration will take place on January 20, 2025, but the excitement will begin a day earlier. Trump has scheduled a “Make America Great Again” rally at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., on January 19. The rally will serve as a high-energy prelude to the inauguration, where Trump will be sworn in for a second term as president.
With just days left until the event, Trump’s supporters and political team are gearing up for a fresh start as the nation braces for what promises to be a defining moment in his political career. The buildup reflects not just the countdown to the inauguration, but the anticipation of a new chapter for Trump’s presidency and the country.
