Donald Trump Returns To White House, Sworn-in As 47th U.S. President.
Donald John Trump has been sworn in as the 47th President of the United States today, rekindling hope among many Americans and observers across the globe.
In a ceremony moved indoors to the Capitol Rotunda due to inclement weather sweeping the northeastern seaboard, Trump took the oath of office administered by Chief Justice John Roberts. His return to power, against what many considered insurmountable odds, was marked by a succinct and direct inaugural address, eschewing traditional rhetorical flourishes for clear, hard-hitting promises to the American people.
Before the ceremony, Trump and the now former President Joe Biden made a joint journey from the White House to the Capitol, symbolising a moment of unity following a fiercely contested election cycle where Trump defeated Kamala Harris, Biden’s former Vice President.
Trump secured a significant victory not only in the popular vote but also clinched the Electoral College with 312 votes against Harris’s 226. This makes him the first President since Grover Cleveland to serve non-consecutive terms.
The new administration is expected to hit the ground running with a series of executive orders. These are anticipated to reverse several policies enacted under Biden, particularly in the areas of immigration, energy, and gender ideology.
This historic day marks a new chapter for America, as Donald Trump once again takes the helm of the nation with a clear mandate from the electorate. The implications of his policies and leadership style will be closely watched by both supporters and critics alike in the coming years.