The swearing-in ceremony, originally planned for an outdoor setting, was moved indoors due to extreme cold. The historic event commenced at noon ET, with Trump arriving earlier in the morning for a service at St. John\u2019s Episcopal Church, continuing the tradition of pre-inaugural worship by U.S. presidents.<\/p>\n
This inauguration signifies Trump\u2019s resurgence in American politics, with Republicans aiming to capitalize on their unified government to implement sweeping changes. As the 47th president begins his term, the focus will be on the policies and priorities that will define his leadership in a deeply polarized nation.<\/p>\n
Reproductive Rights Website Disabled Following Trump\u2019s Swearing-In The Biden administration had mandated that hospitals, even in states with strict abortion bans, provide emergency terminations in life-threatening situations. An investigation by the Associated Press found that over 100 pregnant women, including those needing emergency terminations, were denied care since the Supreme Court ruling.<\/p>\n Protests Against Trump\u2019s Immigration Policies<\/strong> Elon Musk Celebrates Trump\u2019s Presidency The event featured prominent attendees, including lawmakers, tech leaders, and Supreme Court justices. Amy Klobuchar opened the gathering, highlighting a painting, American Horizon,<\/em> by a female artist\u2014a first for the occasion.<\/p>\n Changes at the Pentagon and Preemptive Pardon for General Milley Trump Assumes Office with Signature Actions Lighthearted Moments Amidst Formalities Trump\u2019s inauguration marked not just the beginning of his presidency but also the start of a significant shift in U.S. policies and governance.<\/p>\n Corporstenews24,Mehrab, Linda<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Us Central desk:\u00a0Donald Trump, who defied multiple impeachments, criminal indictments, and even two assassination attempts, was officially sworn in Monday as the 47th president of the United States. His inauguration marks the return of Republican control over the executive and legislative branches, setting the stage for significant institutional reforms. The swearing-in ceremony, originally planned for […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":2189,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[132,140,23,131],"tags":[590],"class_list":["post-2213","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-2nd-lead","category-all-news","category-corporate-news","category-top-news","tag-donald-trump"],"yoast_head":"\n
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\nA government health website, ReproductiveRights.gov<\/strong>, which provided guidance on birth control and emergency abortion access, was taken offline shortly after Donald Trump assumed office as the 47th U.S. president. The site, introduced by the Biden administration in response to the Supreme Court\u2019s 2022 decision overturning national abortion rights, detailed access to abortion pills and emergency care for pregnancy complications such as ectopic pregnancies and incomplete miscarriages.<\/p>\n
\nIn Mexico City, hundreds marched near the U.S. embassy to protest Trump\u2019s immigration stance following his promise of mass deportations during his inaugural address. Demonstrators carried balloons reading \u201cBorders don\u2019t exist\u201d in Spanish, burned a pi\u00f1ata resembling Trump, and rallied against restrictive immigration laws like Texas\u2019s SB 4, which remains stalled.<\/p>\n
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\nTech magnate Elon Musk addressed a packed crowd at a Capitol One Arena inauguration viewing party, expressing enthusiasm for Trump\u2019s presidency and the promise of a U.S. flag on Mars\u2014a long-standing personal ambition of Musk\u2019s. \u201cI\u2019m going to work my a\u2014 off for you guys,\u201d Musk declared, as he pumped his fists in excitement.<\/p>\n
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\nFormer Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley\u2019s portrait was removed from the Pentagon\u2019s hallway earlier in the day, mere days after its ceremonial unveiling on January 12. Former President Joe Biden preemptively pardoned Milley from potential prosecution by Trump before leaving office.<\/p>\n
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\nSeated at an ornate desk flanked by bipartisan members of Congress, Trump signed several inaugural actions, including a directive to fly U.S. flags at full staff\u2014a reversal of Joe Biden\u2019s earlier order to keep them at half-staff for 30 days in honor of former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away last month.<\/p>\n
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\nDuring the day\u2019s events, Trump joked about First Lady Melania Trump\u2019s struggles to keep her large hat secure. Wind gusts, compounded by the military helicopter\u2019s force as it carried Biden from the Capitol, nearly lifted her hat off. \u201cShe almost blew away,\u201d Trump quipped with a laugh, adding, \u201cShe was being elevated off the ground.\u201d<\/p>\n