Washington, D.C. – Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States on Monday, completing an extraordinary political comeback. Standing under the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol, Trump took the oath of office with his hand on a Bible given to him by his mother, pledging swift action on immigration and cultural issues.
The inauguration, held indoors due to unusually cold weather, departed from traditional ceremonies that typically take place on the Capitol steps. The event featured a smaller crowd, but the significance of the occasion was not diminished. Outgoing President Joe Biden, a Democrat, and Trump, a Republican, traveled together by motorcade to the Capitol, demonstrating a symbolic effort to uphold the peaceful transfer of power.
Earlier in the day, the two leaders, accompanied by their wives, participated in a customary tea at the White House. Biden greeted Trump with the words, “Welcome home,” a gesture that contrasted with Trump’s absence from Biden’s inauguration in 2021.
Trump’s return to the presidency signals a renewed focus on his signature policies, as he prepares to issue a series of executive orders aimed at reshaping the nation’s approach to immigration and addressing cultural debates.
