As of January 20, 2025, Donald Trump has been inaugurated for his second term as the 47th President of the United States. The ceremony took place indoors at the U.S. Capitol Rotunda due to extreme cold weather, marking the first indoor inauguration since 1985. Originally expecting 250,000 attendees, the venue accommodated approximately 700 guests, with events broadcasted on screens at a nearby basketball stadium.
Prior to the inauguration, Trump and his wife, Melania, attended a prayer service at St. John's Episcopal Church. They were joined by Vice President-elect JD Vance and his wife, Usha, along with several of Trump's children and grandchildren. After the service, the Trumps met with outgoing President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at the White House for a tea reception before proceeding to the Capitol for the swearing-in ceremony.
In a pre-inauguration rally, Trump celebrated his return to the White House by dancing on stage to the Village People's "YMCA" with enthusiastic supporters and celebrities, including Elon Musk. He outlined his agenda, promising to sign over 200 executive orders addressing various issues such as cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence, and border security. Trump also pledged to build an Iron Dome air defense system, end conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, and revive TikTok’s presence in the U.S. His policies are expected to focus heavily on immigration, including reinstating the "Remain in Mexico" policy, and proscribing drug cartels as "foreign terrorist organizations."
The inauguration was attended by numerous high-profile supporters and international figures, including tech billionaires Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, and Elon Musk. Performances featured country star Carrie Underwood and opera singer Christopher Macchio.
In terms of security, the event was marked by heightened measures following two failed assassination attempts against Trump. A firework display welcomed the Trumps ahead of the event, which featured an array of notable figures and performances.
These developments highlight a significant day in U.S. politics, with President Trump outlining his forthcoming policies and initiatives as he begins his second term.
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