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Donald Trump Begins Second Term as 47th President with JD Vance, Plans Sweeping Executive Orders

Jan 20, 2025, 04:03 PM

Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025, marking his second non-consecutive term in office. The ceremony took place inside the Capitol Rotunda due to cold weather, with Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance taking their oaths of office. Trump's inauguration was attended by a range of notable figures, including foreign leaders such as Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni and Argentine President Javier Milei. Trump is set to sign several executive orders on his first day, focusing on energy production, inflation, immigration policies, and transgender rights. The orders include measures to increase domestic oil production, end asylum access, and recognize only two genders. Outgoing President Joe Biden left a letter for Trump in the Oval Office, following tradition, and will hold a farewell event at Joint Base Andrews. Trump spent his final hours before the inauguration at a rally at Capitol One stadium. Excerpts from Trump's speech indicate his intention to usher in a new era of national success and common-sense revolution. Biden also granted pardons to protect public officials from politically motivated legal actions. Trump's return to the presidency follows a contentious election and is expected to usher in significant policy changes.