Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, taking the oath of office for his second term. Chief Justice John Roberts administered the oath at the Capitol Rotunda in Washington tonight. JD Vance took the oath as Vice President.
Due to forecasts of intense cold weather in Washington, DC, the inaugural ceremony has been moved indoors. US law enforcement is on high alert, with many roads closed as the city prepares for an influx of inauguration crowds.
Ahead of the ceremony, President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump attended a church service near the White House.
Reports indicate that President Trump has pledged to make significant changes during his second term, promising to sign a series of executive orders on his first day in office. Sources say he plans to issue more than 200 executive actions upon assuming the presidency.
Yesterday, the 78-year-old Trump addressed a victory rally in Washington, DC, where he promised to act swiftly to address the nation’s crises. He highlighted recent positive developments, including a surge in the stock market and a 39-year high in small business optimism since the election.