Politics

Trump Administration Begins With Prayer Service and a Visit to the CIA

President Donald Trump’s first full day in office began Saturday morning at the National Prayer Service at Washington National Cathedral, as thousands of protesters gathered a few miles away near the U.S. Capitol to oppose his new administration.

Participation in the prayer service is a tradition for new presidents. Some presidents have made remarks at the event, although Mr. Trump didn’t speak.  Organizers described the interfaith service as an opportunity for Mr. Trump to demonstrate his “commitment to be president for all Americans.”

Mr. Trump also will visit the headquarters of the Central Intelligence Agency on Saturday, according to White House press secretary Sean Spicer. Mr. Spicer wrote on Twitter that Mr. Trump is “excited to thank the men and women of the intelligence community.”