On January 20, 2025, Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States in a ceremony held in the Capitol rotunda due to cold weather. The event began with a service at St. John’s Church, attended by Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, setting a traditional tone for the day’s proceedings.
Inauguration Highlights:
- Oath of Office: Trump was sworn in by Chief Justice John Roberts, using a personal Bible from his mother, placed atop the historic Lincoln Bible.
- Inaugural Address: In his speech, Trump declared the start of a “golden age” for America, emphasizing a reversal of what he described as betrayals by the previous administration. Key points included:
- Deployment of military forces to secure the southern border.
- An increase in domestic oil production.
- Stricter immigration policies.
- Historical Context: Trump’s return to the presidency is unprecedented, having navigated through impeachments, criminal indictments, and assassination attempts, highlighting a tumultuous political journey.
- Symbolism: The inauguration coinciding with Martin Luther King Jr. Day provided a backdrop for Trump to speak on unity and equality, promising to work towards King’s vision.
- Notable Attendees: The ceremony was attended by several key figures from the business world, including Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, and Sundar Pichai, signaling strong support from the tech and entrepreneurial community.
This event marks the beginning of Trump’s second term, with expectations of significant policy shifts and administrative changes. Viewers can watch the full inauguration ceremony in the video below to witness this historic moment in American political history.
AMERICA IS BACK. 🇺🇸
— President Donald J. Trump (@POTUS) January 20, 2025
Every single day I will be fighting for you with every breath in my body. I will not rest until we have delivered the strong, safe and prosperous America that our children deserve and that you deserve. This will truly be the golden age of America. pic.twitter.com/cCuSV8Q44Z