In a dramatic political twist, Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, marking an unprecedented return to power after losing the presidency four years ago.
The ceremony, held indoors at the US Capitol due to freezing temperatures, sets the stage for what promises to be a polarizing term filled with bold, sweeping actions.
With his hand on a Bible given to him by his mother, Trump, 78, took the oath of office beneath the Capitol’s Rotunda, signaling the start of his second term.
This time, Trump arrives not as a political outsider but as a dominant figure backed by some of the most influential names in business and politics.
In a break from his controversial exit in 2021, Trump and outgoing President Joe Biden shared a symbolic moment, traveling together to the Capitol for the inauguration.
Biden, along with former presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush, and Bill Clinton, attended the ceremony, emphasizing a return to tradition. 
Notably absent was former First Lady Michelle Obama, underlining lingering tensions.
The audience included titans of industry, with Elon Musk, who heavily financed Trump’s campaign, seated alongside Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, and Sundar Pichai.
Musk is expected to play a significant role in Trump’s administration, spearheading initiatives to cut federal spending.
Unusually, international leaders such as Argentina’s Javier Milei and Italy’s Giorgia Meloni attended the ceremony, reflecting Trump’s global appeal among far-right figures.
The event, though moved indoors, maintained its grandeur, even as the icy weather kept crowds away from the National Mall.
Trump wasted no time outlining his ambitious and controversial plans to include Crackdown on immigration as he declared a national emergency at the Mexico border, deploying military resources, and initiating mass deportations.
He also outlined cultural Policies to include signing an executive order recognizing only two biological sexes and dismantling federal diversity programs.
He also issued over 100 executive orders to reverse policies from the previous administration.
“Today marks a brand-new day for America,” Trump said at an inaugural rally, promising to “fix every single crisis facing our country” and end what he called “four years of decline.”
As Trump takes office surrounded by both loyalists and skeptics, his second term begins with a clear message: his administration intends to govern with unapologetic speed and resolve.
For supporters, it’s a triumphant return; for critics, a deeply divisive moment in US history.
The world now watches as Trump redefines the presidency once again.
