Donald Trump Sworn in as 47th U.S. President Before 250,000 Attendees

On January 20, 2025, Donald Trump was officially

as the 47th President of the United States in a ceremony held at the U.S. in Washington, D.C. The event attracted approximately 250,000 , including former Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama, as well as former First Lady Hillary Clinton.

The ceremony commenced with Vice President J.D. Vance taking his oath, followed by President Trump, who placed his hand on the Bible and recited the 35-word

administered by John G. Roberts. Following the swearing-in, President Trump delivered an focusing on themes of unity, strength, and justice.

Security measures were notably heightened for the event, with nearly 25,000 police officers and 7,800

deployed throughout Washington, D.C., to ensure the safety of attendees and the smooth conduct of the ceremony.

In his address, President Trump outlined his administration's priorities, including plans to sign numerous

on his first day in office, focusing on immigration reforms and the reversal of policies from the previous administration.