Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:14pm on 20 Jan 2025,Monday International
Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, marking a dramatic political comeback. Chief Justice John Roberts administered the oath, with JD Vance sworn in as vice president by Justice Brett Kavanaugh. In his inauguration address, Trump called for a “revolution of common sense” and vowed immediate action on immigration, border security, and pardons for January 6 rioters. High-profile attendees included Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and former presidents. Country singer Carrie Underwood performed “America the Beautiful.” Meanwhile, outgoing President Joe Biden issued controversial last-minute pardons, including those for family members and January 6 investigators.