Sworn In
On January 20, Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States. This is Trump’s second term. He also served as president from 2017 to 2021.
The inauguration took place in Washington, D.C. It was scheduled to happen outside. But the weather was very cold. So it was held inside the U.S. Capitol building.
Trump was sworn in just after noon. He said the oath of office with his wife, Melania, by his side. J.D. Vance was sworn in as vice president.
J.D. Vance is also sworn in on January 20, as the country’s new vice president.
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Trump promised to “defend the Constitution of the United States” in his oath. Then he gave a speech. “If we work together,” Trump said, “there is nothing we cannot do.”
After the Ceremony
Later, Trump and Vance attended a parade. Firefighters, police officers, and musicians took part. Then Trump signed executive orders. These say how he wants the country to be run.
At night, Trump went to inaugural balls. There was music. People danced. Trump pledged to make “big progress” to better the country.
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