This marks a historic moment as Donald Trump takes the oath of office to become the 47th president of the United States. Administered by Chief Justice John Roberts, the oath was taken with Trump’s hand placed on two Bibles—the Abraham Lincoln Bible and a personal Bible gifted to him by his mother in 1955.
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Key Highlights of the Ceremony:
- The event, held at Capitol Hill, saw an attendance of 500,000 people, with a blend of political leaders, international dignitaries, and notable tech executives like Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg.
- Vice President JD Vance was sworn in by Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh.
- Former presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush, and Bill Clinton were present, alongside Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, who lost the November election to Trump.
- The ceremony was met with enthusiastic cheers for Trump’s family, particularly Barron Trump, while boos erupted from Trump’s supporters for appearances by Democratic figures such as Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama.
Inauguration Attendance: Several global leaders and dignitaries were present, including Argentinean President Javier Milei, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi.
Trump’s Agenda and Promises: During his campaign, Trump pledged to take bold actions on his first day in office, including:
- Mass Deportation Program: Launching the largest deportation initiative in U.S. history, potentially declaring a border emergency and deploying military forces to manage the southern border.
- Completion of the Border Wall: Resuming and completing the construction of the wall along the U.S.-Mexico border.
- Pardons for January 6 Convicts: Exploring pardons for individuals convicted for their involvement in the Capitol Hill riots.
- TikTok Reversal: Repealing the existing ban on TikTok, acknowledging its role in his campaign’s digital outreach.
- Ending Birthright Citizenship: Proposing an executive order to end birthright citizenship, though this would face significant constitutional challenges.
- Tariff Increases: Imposing higher tariffs on imports, including a 10% general tariff, with specific rates for goods from Canada, Mexico, and China to prioritize American products.
Trump has also committed to restoring the federal death penalty and adjusting gender identification policies in official documents.
This inauguration signals the beginning of a new chapter in U.S. politics, with expectations of significant policy shifts and executive actions.
