Donald Trump has officially taken the oath of office as the 47th President of the United States, marking the beginning of his second term. The ceremony took place on Monday at 11 PM Bangladesh time, inside the Capitol Rotunda in Washington, D.C.
Oath and Celebrations
The event was marked by a ceremonial gun salute and the playing of “Hail to the Chief.” Prior to Trump’s oath, the newly elected Vice President, J.G. Vance, was also sworn in. Trump took his oath with two Bibles—one gifted by his mother and the other Abraham Lincoln’s Bible—vowing to uphold and protect the U.S. Constitution.
Celebration with Family
After taking the oath, Trump celebrated the moment with his family. Present at the event were his wife, Melania Trump; youngest son, Barron Trump; Tiffany Trump; Lara Trump; Eric Trump; Jared Kushner; Ivanka Trump; and Donald Trump Jr.
Attendees
The event was graced by numerous notable figures, including outgoing President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden, along with Vice Presidential contender Kamala Harris.
Also present were former presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama, along with their spouses, including Hillary Clinton and Laura Bush.
Tech moguls such as Elon Musk (CEO of SpaceX and Tesla), Sundar Pichai (CEO of Google), Mark Zuckerberg (CEO of Meta), and Jeff Bezos (founder of Amazon) also attended the ceremony.
Pre-Swearing Activities
Before the ceremony, Trump visited the White House and met outgoing President Joe Biden. The two then traveled together to the Capitol.
Executive Orders on the Horizon
Even before his inauguration, Trump announced plans to issue a series of executive orders, which are expected to roll out by the end of the day.
Victory Over Kamala Harris
Trump secured his second term by defeating Kamala Harris in the November election.
The grand ceremony signals not only a pivotal moment for the United States but also showcases Trump’s continued influence and leadership in American politics.
