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Republican leader Donald John Trump, on Monday, took oath as the 47th president of the United States. The swearing-in ceremony happened in the Capitol Rotunda.
JD Vance took oath as the 50th Vice President of the United States at the US Capitol Rotunda in Washington DC. JD Vance was with his wife Usha Vance and daughter. US Chief Justice John Roberts administered the oath of office to the 40-year-old JD Vance, who became the third youngest Vice President of the United States.
After leaving the White House four years ago in a controversial manner, Republican leader Donald Trump marked his re-entry at the US Capitol by taking oath as the 47th President of the United States (US). This time Trump took oath using a personal Bible given to him by his mother in 1955. Initially planned as a grand event, Trump's inauguration ceremony took place inside the Capitol building, because of the extremely cold weather, in presence of around 600 people, which included foreign dignitaries, some of the world's richest individuals, tech entrepreneurs and former US Presidents among others.
Incumbent President Joe Biden welcomed Trump saying, "Welcome home," as he entered the White House with his wife Melania Trump. He also wrote a letter to Trump, though refused to reveal the details of the letter. 'Congratulations dear friend Trump' Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Donald Trump on his oath taking. "Congratulations my dear friend President Donald Trump on your historic inauguration as the 47th President of the United States! I look forward to working closely together once again, to benefit both our countries, and to shape a better future for the world. Best wishes for a successful term ahead!" he said.
Inauguration day
Trump's inauguration day began with a service at St John's Church, a historic Washington DC church, followed by tea at the White House. After taking oath and signing some key documents, he is scheduled to attend a lunch hosted by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies.
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Later, Trump is also scheduled to appear at three inaugural balls throughout the city - the Commander-in-Chief Ball, the Liberty Inaugural Ball and the Starlight Ball.
Trump is also expected to sign over 200 executive orders on his very first day on multiple issues, including tariffs and immigration. An executive order doesn't require Congress' approval for implementation.