Protests are taking place across the world to coincide with the inauguration – including in Dublin – where demonstrators dropped a banner from the Ha'penny Bridge saying 'Bridges Not Walls'.
Up to a million will gather in Washington for the inauguration.
At a quarter to five Donald John Trump will take the Presidential Oath and become the 45th Commander-in-Chief of the US.
Trumps lack of political experience is being called into question by many.
Holycross native Phil O'Dwyer is Mayor of Berkley in the US state of Michigan.
Speaking on Tipp Today he said this inexperience is echoed across the incoming Cabinet.
