On January 20th, 2025, Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States. The ceremony took place on the steps of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., with Trump taking the oath of office in front of a crowd of supporters and political figures. The ceremony also included performances, speeches, and a military.
Trump’s return to the presidency represents a successful election campaign in which he defeated Kamala Harris in the 2024 election.
President Trump easily defeated Kamala Harris by not only winning the Electoral College, but also winning the popularity vote. This overwhelming victory led to President Trump’s inauguration on January 20th.
According to Fox News, celebrities and top business leaders were rallying around the incoming 47th President of the United States.
Country pop star Carrie Underwood performed “America the Beautiful”, and also was joined by the Armed Forces Choir and the United States Naval Academy Glee Club.
Christopher Macchio, an opera singer, sang the national anthem right before Trump took his oath into office.
According to Fox News, within hours of his return to office, Trump declared a national emergency at the southern border and ordered American troops to deploy to the area to support immigration agents.
In his address, Trump described the situation at the border as a “crisis,” citing increasing illegal border crossings, drug smuggling, and cartel-related violence as a serious threat to national security. “We cannot allow this to continue,” Trump said in a statement, emphasizing the need for action to protect American citizens and secure the southern border.
President Trump’s second term has already come to a controversial start that has left some Americans happy, and some upset. Time will tell how Americans feel about the decisions made during this term and the impact this administration will make.
