Trump greets family members of Israeli hostages at inauguration parade
Updated: 5:36 PM CST Jan 20, 2025
Christopher Furlong
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance, U.S. President Donald Trump, and first lady Melania Trump meet the families of hostages during an indoor inauguration parade at Capital One Arena on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)
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Trump greets family members of Israeli hostages at inauguration parade
Updated: 5:36 PM CST Jan 20, 2025
Donald Trump greeted the family members of Israeli hostages at his inauguration parade Monday night at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.Families of hostages from Israel attended the inauguration parade, including several with family members still in captivity and others whose loved ones have died.The family members took the stage, lining up to shake hands with Trump.Steve Witkoff, Trump’s appointee for special envoy for peace in the Middle East, kicked off the speaking portion following the parade by celebrating the return of three Israeli hostages Sunday.“For the former hostages here today, welcome home,” Trump said after being introduced by Witkoff.The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Donald Trump greeted the family members of Israeli hostages at his inauguration parade Monday night at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.
Families of hostages from Israel attended the inauguration parade, including several with family members still in captivity and others whose loved ones have died.
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The family members took the stage, lining up to shake hands with Trump.
Steve Witkoff, Trump’s appointee for special envoy for peace in the Middle East, kicked off the speaking portion following the parade by celebrating the return of three Israeli hostages Sunday.
“For the former hostages here today, welcome home,” Trump said after being introduced by Witkoff.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.