Trump's Inauguration and Early Actions

Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, articulating a vision to reverse previous betrayals and restore faith in democracy among the American people. Almost immediately, he signed an array of executive orders, including the controversial withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement and a national emergency declaration at the southern border, which allows for mass deportations. Trump also issued pardons affecting over 1,500 individuals connected to the January 6th insurrection, surprising many with the breadth of his leniency towards those involved in the Capitol riot. The inauguration unfolded indoors at the Capitol Rotunda, the same location where insurrectionists had attempted to overturn the election results just days prior.