Donald J. Trump has been sworn in 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.
First, JD Vance, United States Vice President-elect, who, prior to now, represented Ohio in the US Senate, was sworn in by Supreme Court Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh, using Bible that once belonged to Vance’s great-grandmother.
“I, James David Vance, do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the constitution of the United States,” Vance said, his hand on the Bible. “I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office.”
Subsequently, Chief Justice John Roberts administered the oath of office to Trump at 12 p.m. ET, with First Lady Melania Trump by his side during the ceremony.
Trump took his oath with his left hand on a bible held by his wife, Melania while he raised his right hand.
The oath he took was: “I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States and will, to the best of my ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States, so help my God.”
Trump, in his first speech after he was sworn in as president, started by thanking the crowd, Vice President JD Vance, and other politicians and justices.
“The golden age of America begins right now,” he says.
“America will be “the envy of every nation.”
“We will not allow ourselves to be taken advantage of any longer. I will, very simply, put America first.”
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.
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