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.

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: U.S. President-elect 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 Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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.