Trump inauguration team taps power of social media

Can’t make it to Washington for the inauguration? No problem — the Presidential Inaugural Committee will bring it to you.

The committee recently launched its official website — 58pic2017.org — and it includes basic information on the pre-inaugural concert, the inaugural parade and all the social media venues on which you can follow the action at home.

The idea, says PIC Communications Director Boris Epshteyn, is for as many people to be part of the celebration as possible.

“Our comprehensive social media profile is going to give Americans across the country the best seat in the house to this historic event,” Epshteyn said. “We’ll be using interactive technologies and live streaming capabilities that will allow every person to join in President-elect Trump and Vice President-elect Pence’s inclusive and uplifting celebration.”

Twitter, of course, is Donald Trump’s favorite way of speaking to his 17 million followers @realDonaldTrump. Because he has documented every step of his ascent to leader of the free world, it’s fair to assume that he’ll be weighing in on his inaugural plans as well.

The inaugural committee set up its own Twitter account — @trumpinaugural — this month. Since most of the events are still in the planning stages, the account has mostly been full of cheery updates and historical factoids about former presidents.

There’s also a Facebook page, a YouTube channel and an Instagram account. An online store with commemorative inaugural products is in the works.

The website will also include information for the public seeking tickets for the January events.

The Jan. 19 “Welcome Concert” on the Mall is the official kickoff to the inaugural events, according to the website. The lineup of entertainers has not been announced, but both the president-elect and the vice president-elect will appear onstage.

The PIC will sell a limited number of general admission concert tickets after Jan. 1 and will release information about some free, nonticketed areas where it will be possible to watch the show. The PIC will also release a limited number of bleacher seats for the inaugural parade after details have been finalized; the price will be posted at that time.

Tickets for the swearingin are distributed by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies and members of Congress.

The website includes an online form for ticket inquiries but does not guarantee any sales or reservations.