From early tomorrow morning Donald Trump becomes president of America.
Seven and Nine will cover the event live.
NINE 3 – 5am
Today host and one of Australia’s most highly regarded live reporters, Karl Stefanovic, will spearhead Nine’s coverage of Donald Trump’s swearing-in, live from Washington D.C. Nine’s U.S Bureau Chief, Robert Penfold, will join the broadcast, bringing 40 years’ journalistic expertise, the last 20 of those garnered while living in the U.S. Viewers will be treated to expert analysis from Harlan Hill, broadly considered to be one of America’s most incisive political minds. Nine’s U.S. correspondent, Laura Turner, will provide regular updates from the streets of Washington D.C. Our coverage will draw upon the enormous resources of ABC America. Weekend Today at 7.00am will then cover the parades and celebrations taking place across the U.S., as well as the global reactions to the inauguration of America’s 45th President.
SEVEN 3-6am
Live coverage of the Inauguration on Seven and PLUS7 Live airs from 3.00am AEDT, anchored by Seven News US Bureau Chief Mike Amor and Chief Reporter Chris Reason from Washington, D.C and using the exclusive resources of our global broadcast affiliates CNN and NBC America. We’ll also cross live to Seven News US correspondent Ashlee Mullany for on-the-spot updates from the inaugural parade, as the President and Vice President make their way down Pennsylvania Avenue from the Capitol Building to the White House. Seven News political editor Mark Riley and Edwina Bartholomew will co-anchor a special edition of Weekend Sunrise from 6am AEDT, with comprehensive coverage and analysis of the official ceremony, parade and ball.
