Donald Trump took office as the United States' 47th president on Monday, vowing tariffs on foreign countries and to "put America first."

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 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

Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States in an inauguration at the U.S. Capitol. Scores of his supporters swarmed Washington D.C. to celebrate. Faith E. Pinho is a reporter for the Los Angeles Times, covering national and political news, including the 2024 election.

Donald Trump took the presidential oath of office for the second time Monday during an inauguration ceremony inside the U.S. Capitol rotunda.

President Donald Trump gave his inaugural address after taking the oath of office inside the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 20.

President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance were sworn into office in a ceremony beneath the Capitol Rotunda on Monday. "The golden age of America begins right now," Trump said in his inaugural speech.