Headline Roundup • January 20th, 2025
Donald Trump Sworn In as 47th President
Summary from the AllSides News Team
President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance were sworn in as the 47th president and vice president Monday.
Trump's Speech: Trump said he would restore America to a "golden age" and an age of common sense. He also spoke about his presidential promises regarding curbing immigration, ending the Green New Deal and electric vehicle mandate, and more.
Notable Absences: While former Vice President Mike Pence did attend, his wife, Karen Pence did not. Former First Lady Michelle Obama also chose not to attend.
Tradition: Trump broke with tradition by not putting his hand on the bible while taking his oath of office.
How The Media Covered It: The Associated Press (Left bias) noted that Rev. Al Sharpton and other black leaders led a standing-room-only congregation as Trump was being sworn in. “We want people to see the tale of two cities in one,” Sharpton said, “Everything that Dr. King stood for is at risk with this president, this Congress.” One Boston Globe (Left bias) update said "Echoes of Jan. 6, 2021, are unmistakeable on Trump’s Inauguration Day." Fox News (Right bias) focused on Trump's message.
Featured Coverage of this Story
Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on Monday, marking his return to the Oval Office with a pledge to restore America to a "golden age."
Trump addressed the nation after taking the oath of office for the second time and is expected to use his inaugural address remarks to call for a "revolution of common sense."
"I return to the presidency confident and optimistic that we are at the start of a thrilling new era of national success. A tide of change is sweeping the...
The Boston Globe
Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, taking charge as Republicans claim unified control of Washington and set out to reshape the country’s institutions.
Trump began his first speech as the 47th president by declaring that, “the golden age of America begins right now.”
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