Trump sworn in as 47th US president
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The news: Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, culminating his historic comeback after a tumultuous election marred by legal battles and assassination attempts.
In his inaugural address, Trump is set to call for a “revolution of common sense” and the start of a “thrilling new era of national success,” focusing on immigration, tariffs, and government reform, according to The Wall Street Journal.
The ceremony, moved indoors due to freezing weather, drew attendees including four of the world’s richest people—Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos and Rupert Murdoch—political figures like Boris Johnson, right-wing leaders, and TikTok CEO Shou Chew.
Former presidents Barack Obama, George W Bush and Bill Clinton also attended, though Michelle Obama was notably absent.
The context: Trump’s inauguration comes four years after a mob of his supporters stormed the Capitol in a failed bid to overturn his 2020 election loss, a dramatic prelude to his return to the presidency.
Trump, 78, is the oldest president to take office, surpassing Biden by a few months, and the second in US history to reclaim the presidency after defeat, following Grover Cleveland in the late 19th century.
Trump plans immediate executive orders targeting border security, energy and diversity programs, while pursuing an overhaul of the Justice Department.
Entering office with stronger Republican support and a broader voter coalition, he begins a polarising second term with an improved economy and tempered public opposition.
The sources: The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times
