U.S. President Donald Trump salutes during the singing of the Star-Spangled Banner on the day of his Presidential Inauguration at the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., January 20, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/PoolSource: REUTERSMost Read
Donald Trump was sworn in as U.S. president for a second term on January 20, 2025.
This marks a historic political comeback for him after surviving legal and personal challenges, including two assassination attempts. The inauguration was held inside the U.S. Capitol due to freezing temperatures.
The inauguration took place under tight security, reflecting concerns over rising political violence during his campaign.
Biden, who attended with other former presidents, greeted Trump at the White House with a handshake, symbolising the transition of power.
The presence of past presidents George Bush, Bill Clinton, and Barack Obama made the event a memorable one.
Some iconic moments were captured during the event.
Here are 10 of them in photos.
Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th US President in the US Capitol Rotunda in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025. SAUL LOEB/Pool via REUTERSSource: PoolWASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance (R-OH) reacts with his family 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. Chip Somodevilla/Pool via REUTERSSource: PoolUS President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris attend the inauguration ceremony before Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th US President in the US Capitol Rotunda in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025. SAUL LOEB/Pool via REUTERSSource: PoolJan 20, 2025; Washington, DC, USA; Former US President Joe Biden (R) congratulates US President Donald Trump (L) after he was sworn in during an inauguration ceremony in the rotunda of the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2025. Trump, who defeated Kamala Harris, is being sworn in today as the 47th president of the United States, though the planned outdoor ceremonies and events have been cancelled due to a forecast of extreme cold temperatures. Mandatory Credit: Shawn Thew-Pool via Imagn ImagesSource: X02835US singer songwriter Carrie Underwood performs "America the Beautiful" after President Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President in the US Capitol Rotunda in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025. SAUL LOEB/Pool via REUTERSSource: PoolFormer U.S. President Barack Obama, Former U.S. President Bill Clinton, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, former U.S. President George W Bush, and Laura Bush look on ahead of the Presidential Inauguration of Donald Trump at the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., January 20, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/PoolSource: REUTERSU.S. President Donald Trump and Melania Trump embrace after he took oath on the day of his Presidential Inauguration at the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., January 20, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/PoolSource: REUTERSAttendees applaud U.S. President Donald Trump on the day of his Presidential Inauguration at the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S. January 20, 2025. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch/PoolSource: REUTERSU.S. Vice President J.D. Vance and President Donald Trump stand during the singing of the Star- Spangled Banner on the day of U.S. President Donald Trump's Presidential Inauguration at the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., January 20, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/PoolSource: REUTERSU.S. President Donald Trump takes oath as Barron Trump and Melania Trump look on the day of his Presidential Inauguration at the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., January 20, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/PoolSource: REUTERS
