Trumps Step out of Cars Twice on Parade Route

Trumps Step out of Cars Twice on Parade Route
U.S. President Donald Trump (C) waves to supporters as he walks the parade route with first lady Melania Trump (R) and son Barron Trump (L) during the Inaugural Parade in Washington, DC., on January 20, 2017. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
The Associated Press
1/20/2017
Updated:
1/20/2017

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump twice got out of their vehicles to walk and wave to the crowd during their escorted trip from the Capitol to the White House.

They first walked for about a block before reaching the Trump International Hotel, where the crowds on both sides of the street were at their loudest. As the Trumps neared the hotel, agents urged the couple to get back into their sedan.

A large crowd of protesters had gathered on the opposite side of the street, while supporters and employees of the hotel cheered on the hotel side of the street.

Later, the Trumps exited their sedan with their children and grandchildren in tow. An announcer roared, “Welcome home, Mr. President.”