On January 20, 2025, Donald John Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States, marking his return to the White House for a non-consecutive second term. Due to a polar vortex and freezing temperatures, the ceremony was moved indoors to the Capitol Rotunda. Chief Justice John Roberts administered the oath of office to President Trump, while Justice Brett Kavanaugh swore in Vice President JD Vance.
In his inaugural address, Trump promised a “golden age” for the nation, focusing on boosting American manufacturing with tariffs, increasing energy production, and creating as well as enforcing a “colorblind, merit-based” system that recognizes two genders. He criticized the previous administration’s policies and pledged to tackle inflation, improve national prosperity, and revitalize the economic state of the United States to benefit hard working Americans.
After the ceremony, President Trump signed several executive orders to initiate his administration’s agenda. In a lighthearted moment, he tossed pens into the crowd attending the inauguration. Due to the extreme cold weather, the traditional inauguration parade was relocated indoors to the Capital One Arena, marking the first time since 1985 that such adjustments were necessary.
The inauguration was attended by notable figures, including tech billionaires Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, and Sundar Pichai, as well as former presidents, influential political leaders, and international diplomats. President Trump’s family members and political allies, such as Melania Trump, Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner, and Vice President Vance, played important roles in the day’s events. The ceremony featured performances by artists like Carrie Underwood, who sang “America the Beautiful.”
The day ended with a victory rally, celebrating the commencement of President Trump’s second term. His administration is poised to implement significant policy changes, aiming to reshape various aspects of government, national policies, and international relations in the coming years. Trump’s renewed leadership sparked debates about the direction of the country and set the stage for transformative changes.