Pres. Donald Trump moves swiftly to implement his new agenda after inauguration

Donald Trump took the presidential oath for a second time at the Capitol.

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Last updated: Tuesday, January 21, 2025 5:03AM GMT
Trump returns to power in historic inauguration
Dignitaries from across Washington and around the world gathered into the U.S. Capitol Rotunda to watch power transfer peacefully from Democratic former President Joe Biden to his Republican successor, Donald Trump.

WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump returned from a campaign-style rally at a Washington, D.C., arena to the White House to sign more executive orders, including a sweeping one that pardoned those convicted of storming the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

Earlier after taking the oath of office and events at the Capitol, Trump spoke to a roaring crowd at Capital One Arena, where he also signed several executive orders.

Now that he's finished signing the orders, Trump is attending several inaugural balls.

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Jan 20, 2025, 10:40 AM

Photos show inauguration events, preps, protests

From events for the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump to excitement from eager attendees and outrage from protesters, here's a look at the most recent photos.

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President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump attend the Commander-In-Chief inaugural ball in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025.
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Jan 20, 2025, 10:45 AM GMT

Trump, family board plane to DC

President-elect Donald Trump, his wife, Melania Trump, and their son Barron boarded the Special Air Mission plane that will take them to Washington, D.C.

President-elect Donald Trump, with Melania and Barron, waves as they board an Air Force Special Mission airplane on Jan. 18, 2025 in West Palm Beach, Fla., enroute to Washington.
President-elect Donald Trump, with Melania and Barron, waves as they board an Air Force Special Mission airplane on Jan. 18, 2025 in West Palm Beach, Fla., enroute to Washington.

The president-elect did not walk by the press area on the tarmac but gave a wave as he entered the plane.

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Jan 20, 2025, 10:45 AM GMT

A look back at Trump's 1st inauguration

When Donald Trump takes the oath as the 47th president at Monday's inauguration, comparisons undoubtedly will be made to his memorable address from eight years ago.

President Donald Trump delivers Inaugural Address.

In 2017, after being sworn in, Trump began his presidency with a dark speech laden with hard conservative rhetoric that not only echoed his 2016 campaign but would set the stage for his first term.

From a mention about "American carnage" to a fight over the crowd size, take a look back at Trump's first inauguration here.

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Jan 20, 2025, 10:45 AM GMT

Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner head to DC

Ivanka Trump, her husband, Jared Kushner, and their children boarded the special air mission plane that will take them to Washington for the inauguration.

Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner and family board an Air Force Special Air Mission plane as it stands ready for Pres.-elect Donald Trump to arrive in West Palm Beach, Fla.
Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner and family board an Air Force Special Air Mission plane as it stands ready for Pres.-elect Donald Trump to arrive in West Palm Beach, Fla.

The couple was heavily involved in the first Trump administration but will not be involved in his second.

Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner and family, arrive to board an Air Force Special Air Mission plane as it stands ready for Pres.-elect Donald Trump to arrive in West Palm Beach, Fla.
Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner and family, arrive to board an Air Force Special Air Mission plane as it stands ready for Pres.-elect Donald Trump to arrive in West Palm Beach, Fla.
Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner and family, arrive to board an Air Force Special Air Mission plane as it stands ready for Pres.-elect Donald Trump to arrive in West Palm Beach, Fla.
Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner and family, arrive to board an Air Force Special Air Mission plane as it stands ready for Pres.-elect Donald Trump to arrive in West Palm Beach, Fla.

Earlier, Eric and Lara Trump and their children were seen boarding the president-elect's private plane.

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Jan 20, 2025, 10:45 AM GMT

Trump dodges questions on details of Jan. 6 pardons

Trump has repeatedly said he doesn't plan to pardon the Jan. 6 rioters who were charged for their roles in the Capitol attack.

The president-elect declined to provide specifics about any pardons when asked by ABC News' Rachel Scott.

"I'd rather not say right now. Those people were treated unfairly. So it's going to be coming out very shortly," Trump said.