In his inaugural address, Trump pledged to expand the scope of executive authority, implement strict immigration policies that could lead to the deportation of millions, and seek accountability for his political adversaries.
WASHINGTON: Republican leader Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on Monday, January 20, at the US Capitol building.
In his inaugural address, Donald Trump said that the golden age of America begins from now on. Trump pledged to expand the scope of executive authority, implement strict immigration policies that could lead to the deportation of millions, and seek accountability for his political adversaries. He also outlined an ambitious vision to redefine America’s global influence and reshape its role on the world stage.
Trump’s swearing-in ceremony was moved to the Capitol Rotunda due to severe cold weather in Washington DC. The inauguration was attended by billionaires, world leaders, politicians, tech CEOs, and more.
The 60th Presidential Inauguration Ceremony https://t.co/kTB4w2VCdI
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 20, 2025
JD Vance took the oath as Vice-President administered by Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh at the Capitol Rotunda.
JD Vance has been sworn in as the 50th vice president of the United States.
— The Recount (@therecount) January 20, 2025
Vance is the first millennial VP after he was elected to the Senate just over two years ago. pic.twitter.com/wrYxOT52RM
Donald Trump arrives in US Capitol Rotunda room, Washington DC for his inauguration as the 47th US President
WOW 🔥USA chants just broke out in the Rotunda for President Donald J. Trump.🇺🇲✝️ pic.twitter.com/CprvkPOJN4
— vanhoa (@vanhoa2272) January 20, 2025
US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris received a warm welcome at the Capitol Rotunda during the inauguration ceremony of President-elect Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States.
Washington DC, USA: US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris receive a warm welcome at the Capitol Rotunda for the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States pic.twitter.com/dwv942HdzK
— IANS (@ians_india) January 20, 2025
Earlier in the day, President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden welcomed President-elect Donald Trump and Melania Trump to the White House after attending a service at St. John’s Episcopal Church.
President Donald J. Trump and the First Lady arrive at St. John's Church in Washington, D.C. — the first stop on today's Inauguration Day schedule. pic.twitter.com/RK3sBOJbda
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) January 20, 2025
India’s External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, was the official representative for the event
Privileged to represent 🇮🇳 as External Affairs Minister and Special Envoy of PM at the Swearing-In Ceremony of the 47th President of the United States of America today in Washington DC.
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) January 20, 2025
Attended the Inauguration Day Prayer Service at St John’s Church this morning.
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In a break from tradition, Donald Trump extended invitations to several world leaders for his inauguration, a move that had previously been a strictly domestic affair.
Big tech CEOs including the likes of Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Apple CEO Tim Cook, and TikTok CEO Shou Chew are likely to be present. The Ambanis, who arrived in Washington DC on January 18, attended the ceremony.
Mukesh Ambani, chairperson of Reliance Industries and one of the world’s wealthiest individuals, and his wife Nita, were present at the event.
At the Private Reception in Washington, Mrs. Nita and Mr. Mukesh Ambani extended their congratulations to President-Elect Mr. Donald Trump ahead of his inauguration.
— Reliance Industries Limited (@RIL_Updates) January 19, 2025
With a shared optimism for deeper India-US relations, they wished him a transformative term of leadership, paving… pic.twitter.com/XXm2Sj74vX
Trump is only the second President in over 230 years of American democracy to win the presidency, lose re-election, and then return to the White House. The first was Grover Cleveland, who served as the 22nd and 24th President in the 1880s and 1890s.
(This article is published under a mutual content partnership arrangement between The Brew News and The Free Press Journal)