On January 20, 2025, Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States, marking his return to the White House for a second non-consecutive term. This historic event was filled with significant moments, executive orders, and a shift in the political landscape.
The Ceremony
The inauguration ceremony took place inside the Capitol Rotunda, a departure from the traditional outdoor setting due to the frigid temperatures in Washington, D.C. Members of Congress, Supreme Court justices, the Trump family, and various dignitaries, including tech CEOs, were in attendance. President Trump delivered a 30-minute speech, emphasizing the beginning of a "golden age of America" and promising that the country would flourish and be respected worldwide.
"Prayers"
There was some controversy surrounding the "prayers" said during the ceremony. While prayers by Cardinal Dolan, archbishop of the Archdiocese of NY, and Father Frank Mann of the Diocese of Brooklyn were theologically sound, other "prayers" were more speeches filled with jabs at Biden than anything else. Franklin Graham, the son of the late preacher Billy Graham started his invocation with a jab at President Biden. At the benediction, Rabbi Ari Berman and Lorenzo Sewell gave what seemed to be more like speeches or lectures than actual prayer. Sewell even began to imitate the late Dr. Martin Luther King JR with an over-dramatic performance.
Executive Orders
Immediately after taking the oath of office, President Trump signed a series of executive orders. These orders included freezing federal hiring except for the military, requiring federal workers to return to full-time, in-person work, and directing every federal department to address inflation. One of the most notable orders was the withdrawal of the United States from the Paris Agreement, a move that had significant implications for global climate policy.
The Rally and Further Actions
Following the ceremony, President Trump addressed a roaring crowd at Capital One Arena, where he signed additional executive orders. These included pardoning those convicted of storming the Capitol on January 6, 2021, and withdrawing the United States from the World Health Organization. The president also hinted at future negotiations regarding U.S. involvement in international organizations, citing the high costs compared to other countries.
International Reactions and Speculations
The inauguration was not without its controversies. Rumors circulated that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had requested to attend the inauguration but was unofficially turned down. This speculation added to the already tense international atmosphere, with President Trump expressing his intention to end the conflict between Russia and Ukraine and positioning himself as a "peacemaker".
A New Era
As President Trump begins his second term, the political landscape of the United States is poised for significant changes. His administration's focus on reversing Democratic policies, increasing energy production, and creating a Department of Government Efficiency signals a shift towards conservative governance. The inauguration of 2025 will be remembered as a pivotal moment in American history, marking the return of a controversial yet influential figure to the highest office in the land.
: [ABC News](https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/live-updates/donald-trump-inauguration-2025/?id=117863147&entryId=117916141)
: [ABC News](https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/live-updates/donald-trump-inauguration-2025/?id=117863147&entryId=117919581)
: [Newsweek](https://www.newsweek.com/did-zelensky-ask-attend-trump-inauguration-2017925)
: [CBS News](https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/trump-presidential-inauguration-day-2025/)
: [NBC News](https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/live-blog/trump-inauguration-2025-live-updates-rcna184510)
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