Donald Trump is inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States – PHOTOS

January 20, 2025 by Miller Sanford

Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC, on Monday, January 20, 2025.

President Donald Trump gesturing to Chief Justice John Roberts at his second term inauguration ceremony in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda — Donald Trump gestures to U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts after he was sworn in. via REUTERS

President-elect Donald Trump kissing Melania Trump at the 60th Presidential Inauguration in U.S. Capitol Rotunda, Washington, on January 20, 2025 — Donald Trump kisses Melania Trump. AP

Donald Trump taking the oath of office from Chief Justice John Roberts, with Melania Trump and Barron Trump looking on, during his second term inauguration at the U.S. Capitol — Donald Trump takes the oath of office from Chief Justice John Roberts. Getty Images

President Donald Trump, First Lady Melanie Trump, and their children, Barron, Donald Jr., Eric, and Tiffany, smiling and clapping after the oath of office at the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol. — Donald Trump. AP

Donald Trump being sworn in as the 47th US President in the US Capitol Rotunda with an audience looking on — Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th US President in the US Capitol Rotunda. POOL/AFP via Getty Images

President Donald Trump addressing an audience including Joe Biden and Kamala Harris during his second term inauguration ceremony in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol, 2025. — Donald Trump speaks as former U.S. President Joe Biden and former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris look on. Getty Images

Donald Trump takes the oath of office from Chief Justice John Roberts. Getty Images

US President Donald Trump holding his wife Melania's hand at his second term inauguration in the US Capitol Rotunda, with son Barron, Vice President JD Vance, and Sen. Amy Klobuchar observing — Donald Trump holds the hand of his wife Melania Trump. POOL/AFP via Getty Images

Donald Trump takes the oath of office from Chief Justice John Roberts. REUTERS

US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris attending the inaugural ceremony for Donald Trump in the US Capitol Rotunda on January 20, 2025 — Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. SAUL LOEB/POOL/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock

Barron Trump and Melania Trump. Chip Somodevilla-Pool via Imagn Images

Crowd attending the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington on January 20, 2025 — Donald Trump takes the oath of office from Chief Justice John Roberts. via REUTERS

J.D. Vance being sworn in as the US Vice President at the US Capitol Rotunda in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025. — J.D. Vance is sworn in as the US Vice President. POOL/AFP via Getty Images

Donald Trump embracing his children after taking the oath of office during his second term inauguration ceremonies at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC — Donald Trump hugs his children after taking the oath of office. Getty Images

Barron Trump attending the inauguration of his father, President Donald Trump, for his second term at the U.S. Capitol Rotunda in Washington, DC — Barron Trump. via REUTERS

View of the U.S. Capitol from the Washington Monument during the inauguration day of President Trump's second term, January 20, 2025. — The U.S. Capitol from the top of the Washington Monument on the inauguration day of Donald Trump’s second presidential term in Washington, DC. REUTERS

U.S. Vice President-elect J.D. Vance with his family at his inauguration ceremony in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2025. — J.D. Vance reacts with his family. Getty Images

Google CEO Sundar Pichai and businessman Elon Musk attending Donald Trump's inauguration at the United States Capitol, Washington, DC, 20 January 2025. — Google CEO Sundar Pichai and businessman Elon Musk. SHAWN THEW/POOL/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock

Ivanka Trump in a black dress attending Donald Trump's Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol, with Karlie Kloss, Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump, and Tiffany Trump — Ivanka Trump. via REUTERS

Carrie Underwood singing 'America the Beautiful' at Donald Trump's second term inauguration ceremony, with Joe Biden and other notable figures observing — Country singer Carrie Underwood performs ‘America the Beautiful’. Getty Images

Vice President JD Vance, Barron Trump, President Donald Trump, and Melania Trump at Donald Trump's inauguration inside the Capitol Rotunda in Washington, D.C., January 20, 2025. — Vice President JD Vance, Barron Trump, President Donald Trump and Melania Trump. AFP via Getty Images

Family members of President-elect Donald Trump standing in the first row at the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda — Family members of Donald Trump stand in the first row. AP

Former U.S. President Barack Obama arriving at the inauguration ceremony for President Donald Trump's second term in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol — Barack Obama arrives for the inauguration. via REUTERS

Melania Trump in a black hat and coat attending the inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump in the Rotunda of the US Capitol, Washington, DC, 20 January 2025 — Melania Trump. CHIP SOMODEVILLA/POOL/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock

Mark Zuckerberg, Lauren Sanchez, and Jeff Bezos arriving at Donald Trump's second presidential inauguration at the U.S. Capitol building. — Mark Zuckerberg and Lauren Sanchez. via REUTERS

Former U.S. Presidents and first ladies, including Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama and Laura Bush at Donald Trump's second-term inauguration ceremony in U.S. Capitol's Rotunda — Former U.S. President Bill Clinton, former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, former U.S. President George W. Bush, former first lady Laura Bush and former U.S. President Barack Obama. via REUTERS

Jake Paul and Logan Paul sitting in the VIP viewing area at the Inauguration of Donald Trump in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda, Washington DC, 2025 — Jake Paul and Logan Paul. Getty Images

UFC Founder Dana White arriving at the 60th inaugural ceremony for President Donald Trump at the US Capitol Rotunda, accompanied by Bernard Arnault, Han Zheng, and Lee Moon-Kyu. — UFC Founder Dana White. POOL/AFP via Getty Images

Comedian Theo Von speaking with Jake Paul in the VIP viewing area during the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th President, Washington DC, 2025. — Comedian Theo Von speaks with Jake Paul. Getty Images

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Lauren Sanchez, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, and Google CEO Sundar Pichai attending the second inauguration of President Donald Trump in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025 — Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Lauren Sanchez, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Google CEO Sundar Pichai. Getty Images

Shou Zi Chew, CEO of TikTok, arriving at Donald Trump's second non-consecutive presidential inauguration in the United States Capitol rotunda — Shou Zi Chew the CEO of TikTok. POOL/AFP via Getty Images

Pete Hegseth arriving at the U.S. Capitol Rotunda for the inauguration of Donald Trump's second term as President, with Doug Burgum and Pam Bondi in attendance — Pete Hegseth. via REUTERS

Apple CEO Tim Cook, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Secretary of Homeland Security nominee Kristi Noem attending the 60th Presidential Inauguration of Donald Trump in the U.S. Capitol rotunda — Apple CEO Tim Cook, Vivek Ramaswamy and Kristi Noem. Saul Loeb/UPI/Shutterstock