Donald Trump on Monday (Jan 20) took oath as the 47th president of the United States in the inauguration ceremony at the Capitol Rotunda in Washington, DC. Just before Trump, JD Vance took oath as the Vice President of the United States.
&ldquo;I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States,&rdquo; Trump said in his oath.
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After taking the oath, Trump said, "My life was saved for a reason, I was saved by God to make America great again."
At 78, Trump became the oldest president in the United&nbsp;States' history. This also marks the first time a convicted felon has become the US president.
During his inaugural address, Donald Trump said that &ldquo;the golden age of America begins right now.&rdquo; The newly sworn-in president is expected to take swift action through a series of executive orders.
<h2>Trump to announce national emergency at US-Mexico border</h2>
Among these are initiating steps to end birthright citizenship and declaring a national emergency at the US-Mexico border, according to officials joining the Trump administration. On his first day, Trump also plans to issue pardons for certain individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol riots.
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<h2>Who was at the Trump inauguration ceremony?</h2>
Prominent business leaders such as Tesla CEO and close Trump ally Elon Musk, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg attended the inauguration. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was also present. India&rsquo;s external affairs minister, S Jaishankar also attended the ceremony.&nbsp;
<h2>Eleventh hour: Biden issues preemtive pardons for family members, Jan 6 comittee members</h2>
Meanwhile, outgoing President Joe Biden made use of his final hours in office to issue a number of pardons. Those granted clemency include General Mark Milley, Dr. Anthony Fauci, and members of Congress who participated in the investigation into the January 6 Capitol riot. Biden also issued preemptive pardons for his siblings&mdash;James, Frank, and Valerie&mdash;as well as their spouses.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: At 78, Trump became the oldest president in the United States' history. This also marks the first time a convicted felon has become the US president.

Donald Trump on Monday (Jan 20) took oath as the 47th president of the United States in the inauguration ceremony at the Capitol Rotunda in Washington, DC. Just before Trump, JD Vance took oath as the Vice President of the United States. “I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States,” Trump said in his oath. #BREAKING | Donald J Trump takes oath as the 47th President of the United States pic.twitter.com/QsfUx7T08O — WION (@WIONews) January 20, 2025 After taking the oath, Trump said, "My life was saved for a reason, I was saved by God to make America great again." At 78, Trump became the oldest president in the United States' history. This also marks the first time a convicted felon has become the US president. During his inaugural address, Donald Trump said that “the golden age of America begins right now.” The newly sworn-in president is expected to take swift action through a series of executive orders. Trump to announce national emergency at US-Mexico border Among these are initiating steps to end birthright citizenship and declaring a national emergency at the US-Mexico border, according to officials joining the Trump administration. On his first day, Trump also plans to issue pardons for certain individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol riots. Also read: Elon Musk-Donald Trump bromance: Once a non-supporter, how Musk became Trump's 'first buddy' Who was at the Trump inauguration ceremony? Prominent business leaders such as Tesla CEO and close Trump ally Elon Musk, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg attended the inauguration. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was also present. India’s external affairs minister, S Jaishankar also attended the ceremony. Eleventh hour: Biden issues preemtive pardons for family members, Jan 6 comittee members Meanwhile, outgoing President Joe Biden made use of his final hours in office to issue a number of pardons. Those granted clemency include General Mark Milley, Dr. Anthony Fauci, and members of Congress who participated in the investigation into the January 6 Capitol riot. Biden also issued preemptive pardons for his siblings—James, Frank, and Valerie—as well as their spouses. (With inputs from agencies)

Donald Trump sworn in as 47th US President, to 'Make America Great Again'

Donald Trump, leader of the Republican Party, will be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on Monday (Jan 20). This marks a historic moment as he becomes the first convicted felon to assume the presidency and the second president to serve two non-consecutive terms.
<h2>What time is the Trump inauguration, and where is it happening?</h2>
The inauguration ceremony is scheduled to start at 12:00 pm ET (5:00 pm GMT). However, the day's events will commence earlier, with the Trumps attending morning services at St. John&rsquo;s Church in Washington.
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Due to the expected cold weather, the swearing-in will take place indoors, inside the Capitol Rotunda. This is the first time the ceremony has been held indoors since 1985, when Ronald Reagan&rsquo;s second-term inauguration was moved for similar reasons.
"I have ordered the Inauguration Address, in addition to prayers and other speeches, to be delivered in the United States Capitol Rotunda, as was used by Ronald Reagan in 1985, also because of very cold weather," Trump shared in a post on Friday.
<h2>How to watch the Trump inauguration ceremony?</h2>
The event will be broadcast live across major news networks in the United States. Additionally, live streams will be available on YouTube through official channels.
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In the UK, BBC One will air the inauguration from 3:30 pm GMT, with live streaming accessible on iPlayer.
Australian viewers can watch it on free-to-air networks such as ABC, Seven, Nine, Ten, and SBS, all of which will also offer live streaming options through their apps and YouTube channels.
The White House&rsquo;s official website will also provide live coverage of the ceremony.
<h2>Who will attend the Trump inauguration ceremony?</h2>
The ceremony will feature an array of high-profile attendees from the business, technology, and political sectors. Notable business figures, including Tesla CEO <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/elon-musk" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Elon Musk</a>, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, are expected to be present. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew will also represent the tech industry.
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While foreign leaders rarely attend US presidential inaugurations, the last instance being in 1874, Argentine President Javier Milei and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will be among the guests. India&rsquo;s external affairs minister, S Jaishankar, is also confirmed to attend, along with China&rsquo;s vice president and the foreign affairs ministers of Japan and Australia.
Several former US presidents, including Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama, are expected to be in attendance. However, former First Lady Michelle Obama and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi have opted not to attend.
(With inputs from agencies)

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Donald Trump, leader of the Republican Party, will be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on Monday (Jan 20). This marks a historic moment as he becomes the first convicted felon to assume the presidency and the second president to serve two non-consecutive terms. What time is the Trump inauguration, and where is it happening? The inauguration ceremony is scheduled to start at 12:00 pm ET (5:00 pm GMT). However, the day's events will commence earlier, with the Trumps attending morning services at St. John’s Church in Washington. Also read: Donald Trump inauguration LIVE: Time, schedule, key performers and all you need to know Due to the expected cold weather, the swearing-in will take place indoors, inside the Capitol Rotunda. This is the first time the ceremony has been held indoors since 1985, when Ronald Reagan’s second-term inauguration was moved for similar reasons. "I have ordered the Inauguration Address, in addition to prayers and other speeches, to be delivered in the United States Capitol Rotunda, as was used by Ronald Reagan in 1985, also because of very cold weather," Trump shared in a post on Friday. How to watch the Trump inauguration ceremony? The event will be broadcast live across major news networks in the United States. Additionally, live streams will be available on YouTube through official channels. Also read: Hours ahead of Trump's inauguration, outgoing US President Biden pre-emptively pardons Jan 6 committee members In the UK, BBC One will air the inauguration from 3:30 pm GMT, with live streaming accessible on iPlayer. Australian viewers can watch it on free-to-air networks such as ABC, Seven, Nine, Ten, and SBS, all of which will also offer live streaming options through their apps and YouTube channels. The White House’s official website will also provide live coverage of the ceremony. Who will attend the Trump inauguration ceremony? The ceremony will feature an array of high-profile attendees from the business, technology, and political sectors. Notable business figures, including Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, are expected to be present. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew will also represent the tech industry. Also read: 'Not my nature to go quietly into the night,' Harris vows against backing down after losing elections to Trump While foreign leaders rarely attend US presidential inaugurations, the last instance being in 1874, Argentine President Javier Milei and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will be among the guests. India’s external affairs minister, S Jaishankar, is also confirmed to attend, along with China’s vice president and the foreign affairs ministers of Japan and Australia. Several former US presidents, including Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama, are expected to be in attendance. However, former First Lady Michelle Obama and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi have opted not to attend. (With inputs from agencies)

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