Donald J. Trump was inaugurated today, Jan. 20, as the 47th President of the United States, marking Trump’s second non-consecutive term as president.
The Inauguration was relocated to the U.S. Capitol Rotunda because of dangerously cold temperatures, a decision reminiscent of Ronald Reagan’s second inauguration in 1985.
This year’s event was unique as it falls on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday, which has only happened twice before in U.S. history.
Trump’s inauguration is significant as he becomes the second president after Grover Cleveland to serve non-consecutive terms, and he is also the first criminally-convicted president to hold office.
Complete Ceremony
The 60th Presidential Inauguration Ceremony https://t.co/kTB4w2VCdI
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 20, 2025
AMERICA IS BACK. 🇺🇸
Every single day I will be fighting for you with every breath in my body. I will not rest until we have delivered the strong, safe and prosperous America that our children deserve and that you deserve. This will truly be the golden age of America. pic.twitter.com/cCuSV8Q44Z
— President Donald J. Trump (@POTUS) January 20, 2025
A technical malfunction kept the music from playing for Carrie Underwood at the inauguration.
After a short pause, Carrie took matters into her own hands and started singing solo.
The result is absolute chills:
What a talent.pic.twitter.com/IyvKNCQhF7
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) January 20, 2025
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