Mon Jan 20 04:32:58 UTC 2025: ## Trump Sworn In as President in Scaled-Down Indoor Ceremony

**Washington D.C.** – Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States today in a ceremony significantly altered by last-minute changes due to frigid weather. Instead of the traditional outdoor event on the Capitol’s West Lawn, the inauguration took place inside the Capitol Rotunda, limiting attendance to approximately 600 guests. Chief Justice John Roberts administered the oath of office for the second time to Trump, followed by the President’s inaugural address outlining his plans for the next four years. Vice President-elect JD Vance was also sworn in.

The guest list featured a notable mix of personalities. While traditional attendees such as former Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama (with the exception of Michelle Obama), along with Hillary Clinton and Vice President Kamala Harris, were present, Trump also invited several tech CEOs, including Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, and Shou Chew of TikTok. This reflects Trump’s efforts to cultivate closer ties with the tech industry. Several right-wing foreign leaders were also invited, with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni confirmed to attend, while China sent Vice President Han Zheng in lieu of President Xi Jinping.

The change of venue from the West Lawn significantly impacted the planned crowd size. Over 220,000 tickets had been distributed for the outdoor event before the decision to move indoors. Trump announced that supporters could watch a live feed from Washington’s Capital One Arena, which has a capacity of 20,000, and promised a later appearance.

Trump plans to sign nearly 100 executive orders on his first day, aiming to reverse Biden administration policies. He has pledged actions such as a mass deportation program, increased oil drilling, and potential pardons for January 6th rioters. A meeting with officials from the Quad (Japan, India, and Australia) is scheduled immediately following the inauguration.

The inaugural festivities included musical performances. Country stars Carrie Underwood and Lee Greenwood performed patriotic anthems during the ceremony. A pre-inauguration rally featured performances by Kid Rock and the Village People, with Trump joining the latter on stage. Multiple inaugural balls are scheduled for tonight, featuring country artists and the Village People.

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