In a historic ceremony, Donald Trump has been inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States, marking his return to the White House for a second, non-consecutive term. This unprecedented return follows his first term as the 45th president from 2017 to 2021.
The swearing-in ceremony took place indoors at the US Capitol, a departure from tradition due to extremely cold weather conditions. Trump took his oath with his left hand on a bible held by First Lady Melania Trump and his right hand raised.
In his inaugural address, Trump outlined an ambitious agenda for his second term, emphasizing immediate executive actions aimed at tightening immigration policies, reversing previous border policies, and implementing new tariffs. He stated, “Our mission is clear: to secure our borders, grow our economy, strengthen our military, and protect the rights of every citizen.”
Trump’s administration has signaled plans to enact a series of executive orders on his first day, focusing on immigration, energy policies, and economic measures. The new president has also called for a “revolution of common sense” in his inauguration address.
The event was attended by a limited audience due to the indoor setting, with approximately 700 guests present, significantly fewer than the anticipated 250,000. Notable attendees included outgoing US President Joe Biden, former US Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama, as well as several foreign leaders and dignitaries.
