Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th US president. His inauguration can be watched live on the page or followed on BBC Sounds.
In his address, he stated that “the golden age of America begins right now,” promising that the country will “flourish and be respected” under his leadership as a “peacemaker and a unifier.”
He also criticized the Biden administration and its handling of the migrant crisis, alleging a crisis of “trust” in the government. The ceremony, held in the US Capitol rotunda, was attended by tech billionaires, cabinet nominees, and former presidents. Just before Trump took the oath, Joe Biden issued pardons for members of his family.
Trump is expected to declare a “national emergency” at the US-Mexico border, designate drug cartels as terrorists, and eliminate government diversity programs through a series of executive orders. However, officials have stated that he will not announce tariffs on trade partners today. An analysis by the BBC’s North America correspondent, Anthony Zurcher, describes Trump’s speech as fiery, involving both jabs and promises.
Donald Trump’s full speech on Inauguration Day 2025
