Sun Jan 19 08:28:28 UTC 2025: **Trump Sworn In as President for Second Term Amidst Arctic Blast**
WASHINGTON D.C. – Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States today, marking his second term in office. The inauguration ceremony, originally planned for the US Capitol building, was moved indoors to the Capitol Rotunda due to an unprecedented Arctic blast sweeping the nation. Vice President-elect JD Vance was also sworn in alongside him.
The ceremony, which began at 12 noon EST (22:30 IST), included musical performances, followed by the swearing-in and President Trump’s inaugural address outlining his vision for the next four years. Chief Justice John Roberts administered the oath of office.
Planned events were significantly altered due to the severe weather. The traditional parade down Pennsylvania Avenue was canceled and relocated to the Capital One Arena. However, several inaugural balls, including the Commander in Chief Ball, Liberty Inaugural Ball, and Starlight Ball, are still scheduled for the evening, with President Trump expected to address attendees. The National Prayer Service at the Washington National Cathedral will conclude the official inauguration events on January 21st.
Major news networks, including NBC, CNN, ABC, CBS, Fox News, C-SPAN, and NDTV 24X7, provided live coverage of the event. The White House also streamed the ceremony online.
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