US President-elect Donald Trump entered the Capitol Rotunda for his swearing-in ceremony shortly after Vice President-elect JD Vance.
Vance had entered the room moments earlier, greeting President Joe Biden with a handshake before proceeding to his seat.
Next, Vance was sworn into office, followed by Trump, who then delivered his inaugural address.
The address focused on the theme of “restoring confidence” in America, as stated by an incoming White House official.
“I return to the presidency confident and optimistic that we are at the start of a thrilling new era of national success. A tide of change is sweeping the country,” Trump remarked in an excerpt of his prepared speech.
After his address, Trump exchanged farewells with President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.
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He then went on to greet the overflow crowd at Emancipation Hall.
Following the address, Trump took part in a ceremony in the president’s signing room, followed by a luncheon, before returning to Emancipation Hall for a review of the troops.
Meanwhile, President Biden and Vice President Harris were inside the Capitol Rotunda, witnessing Trump’s inauguration.
Earlier in the day, Biden and Trump had met at the White House.
