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Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th US president. He swears to “preserve, protect and defend” the Constitution.
It is the first time since the 1890s that a president who was defeated in an election has returned victorious to take the oath for a second time.
A cannon has been fired to salute the moment while Hail to the Chief plays.
Trump was seen celebrating with his family and Vice President JD Vance.
Tech billionaires, cabinet nominees and former presidents are at the ceremony in the rotunda of the US Capitol, which was moved indoors for the first time in decades due to the bitter cold.
Donald Trump was sworn into office on two Bibles-one given to him by his mother and the Lincoln Bible.
That one has been used by several other previous presidents-including Abraham Lincoln in 1861.
Then, Battle Hymn of the Republic is performed.
Ahead of Trump entering office, Biden issues preemptive pardons for several figures “threatened with criminal prosecutions,” including Dr Anthony Fauci and officers who testified over the Capitol riot.
