Washington: Donald Trump took oath as the 47th President of the United States for his second term, at a glittering ceremony in Washington on Monday. He was administered the oath of Office by Supreme Court Chief Justice John G Roberts on the holy book of the Bible in the presence of Melania Trump. Vice President JD Vance was administered the oath of office before Trump.

The ceremony was held indoors at the United States Capitol Rotunda due to the intense cold. The ceremony started earlier in the day after Trump arrived for service at St John’s Episcopal Church. After visiting the church ahead of the swearing-in, they proceeded towards the White House, where Donald Trump and Melania Trump were welcomed by the Bidens on a gold-trimmed red carpet, exchanging greetings. Outgoing President Biden welcomed Trump at the White House for a pre-inaugural tea, restoring the tradition of peaceful transition of power in the US.

Addressing the gathering after his oath President Trump said, “ The golden age of America begins now. The country will be flourish and respected once again across the globe. I will very simply put America first. Our sovereignty will be reclaimed. Our security will be restored.”

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