WASHINGTON — Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on Monday, marking an unprecedented political comeback as Republicans gain unified control of Washington. Overcoming significant hurdles, including impeachments and criminal indictments, Trump expressed his commitment to bringing a "revolution of common sense" to governance. He emphasized an agenda aimed at "completely and totally reversing" the policies of President Joe Biden, declaring a mandate to reclaim American sovereignty and restore safety and justice.

In his inaugural address, Trump stated, “From this moment on, America’s decline is over,” alluding to immediate executive actions designed to tighten border security, advance fossil fuel development, and dismantle diversity and inclusion programs within the federal government. These executive orders are the first steps in what he has termed "the complete restoration of America."

The cold weather prompted alterations to the inauguration's traditional festivities, with the swearing-in taking place indoors at the Capitol Rotunda — an event not seen in 40 years. An excited crowd of Trump supporters gathered in the city, redirected from the National Mall to alternate viewing locations due to the weather changes.

Trump was joined at the inaugural ceremony by Vice President JD Vance, who took the oath administered by Chief Justice John Roberts. The event featured a notable presence of tech leaders and billionaires, including Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg. As Trump reaffirmed his political dominance, he also called for a restoration of trust in government, noting a "crisis of trust" plaguing American institutions.

Reflecting on his tumultuous past, Trump is now the first convicted felon to serve as president, having been found guilty of falsifying business records related to hush-money payments. He used his inaugural moment to pledge impartial justice and signaled intentions to pardon individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol riots.

As Trump enters his new term, he faces both political allies who are eager to join in legislative action and a divided opposition struggling with how to respond to his significant influence. Having maintained strong support within the Republican Party, Trump plans to move forward with policies on immigration and tariffs akin to his past initiatives, vowing to "expands our territory” and pursue ambitious goals such as manned missions to Mars.

With control of Congress, Republicans are poised to collaborate closely with the Trump administration to roll back Biden-era policies and initiate their reforms. As Trump captures the moment, his radical shift in governance will command the attention of the American public and the world.

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