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Donald Trump Sworn In as 47th U.S. President, Vows America Will 'Flourish'

Jan 20, 2025, 05:08 PM

Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on Monday, taking the oath of office at the Capitol and swearing on Abraham Lincoln's Bible. In his inaugural address, Trump declared that the 'golden age of America' begins 'right now,' and promised that the country would 'flourish' and be the 'envy of every nation.' He laid out some of his plans for the next four years during the speech. The ceremony was attended by notable figures, including business leaders and foreign ministers.