Donald J. Trump is sworn in as the nation’s 47th president of the United States as Americans give a ceremonial farewell to Joe Biden as the transfer of power is complete.

Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on Monday, returning to office amid pomp and ceremony at the Capitol Rotunda. Trump was sworn in by Chief Justice John Roberts, shortly after JD Vance took the oath as vice president.

Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC, on Monday, January 20, 2025. The U.S. Capitol from the top of the Washington Monument on the inauguration day of Donald Trump’s second presidential term in Washington, DC. REUTERS