Donald Trump took the oath of office as the 47th President of the USA, officially commencing his duties. The inauguration ceremony began with the oath of Vice President JD Vance, followed by the President himself, as reported by official media of Turkmenistan on Tuesday.
Unlike the traditional venue, the inauguration took place not on the steps of the Capitol but inside the building, in the rotunda. This decision was made due to cold weather, and Trump announced the relocation three days before the event.
Before the official ceremony, Trump and his wife Melania had tea with the family of outgoing President Joe Biden. This moment was part of the traditional program during presidential transitions.
The 2024 presidential elections in the USA, which concluded on November 6, resulted in victory for Donald Trump, who defeated his opponent Kamala Harris. She was nominated by the Democratic Party after incumbent President Joe Biden decided not to seek re-election. Trump returns to the White House for a second term after his first presidency from 2017 to 2021.