The golden age of America begins now, Trump said after he took the oath of office.
Trumps inaugural address was essentially a slightly cleaner version of his campaign stump speech.
For American citizens, Jan. 20, 2025, is liberation day, he added.
Donald Trump takes the oath of office from Chief Justice John Roberts as Melania Trump, Ivanka Trump, Donald Trump Jr., and Eric Trump look on during inauguration ceremonies in the U.S. Capitol rotunda on Jan. 20.(Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Trump has teased that he will pardon the MAGA rioters who attacked the Capitol four years ago.