On January 20, 2025, Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, marking a remarkable return to political power. Due to freezing temperatures, the inauguration ceremony was held indoors at the Capitol Rotunda in Washington, D.C.
In his speech, President Trump called for a “revolution of common sense,” focusing on key objectives such as restoring national sovereignty, enhancing security, and achieving a fairer justice system. He also outlined plans to quickly enact several executive orders, addressing issues such as tightening border control, ramping up fossil fuel production, and halting federal diversity and inclusion initiatives.
The event drew a mix of political leaders, celebrities, and influential business figures, including Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, Tim Cook, and Sundar Pichai. Outgoing President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden attended, signaling a moment of bipartisan respect despite past differences.
After the ceremony, President Trump took immediate action by signing multiple executive orders, including terminating the CBP One app and initiating steps to pull the U.S. out of the Paris Climate Agreement. He also addressed those convicted for their involvement in the January 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection, indicating he would seek pardons for many of them.
The inauguration was broadcast live across major news channels, such as NBC, CNN, ABC, and Fox News.
