- Donald Trump has been sworn in for a second term as president of the United States at noon local time (17:00 GMT) in Washington, DC.
- Trump used his inaugural address to reiterate his grievances against his political opponents, saying he would “liberate” the country from a “radical and corrupt establishment”.
- His speech also previewed the slate of executive actions he planned to take in the coming days, including declaring a state of emergency at the southern border with Mexico.
- Trump, the first US president convicted of criminal charges, also denounced the “weaponisation” of the justice system, though he himself has threatened to jail political opponents.
- Because of frigid temperatures, Trump had relocated the ceremony indoors, under the Capitol rotunda, rather than on the marble steps outside, as usual.
- Donald Trump is set to be sworn in for a second term as president of the United States at noon local time (17:00 GMT) in Washington, DC.
- Because of frigid temperatures, Trump has relocated the ceremony indoors, under the Capitol rotunda, rather than on the marble steps outside, as usual.
- Trump, the first US president convicted of criminal charges, replaces Democrat Joe Biden following his victory over Kamala Harris in November’s presidential election.
- The 78-year-old’s return to the White House comes four years after his previous re-election attempt ended in defeat.
- In the lead-up to Monday’s inauguration, Biden pardoned several individuals feared to be targets under Trump’s incoming administration: Dr Anthony Fauci, General Mark Milley and members of the January 6 committee, including Liz Cheney.
- Monday, January 20, 2025
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