President Trump was inaugurated for the second time on Monday.
The inauguration began with a historic commemoration ceremony, but the ceremony was held indoors due to subzero temperatures. Remarkable moments continued throughout the day, from Trump's impassioned speech shortly after taking office to an audio mishap that accidentally turned into a communal singing activity.
Here are the top five moments from President Trump's second inauguration.
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“A golden age for America begins now,” President Trump said shortly after taking office, adding, “From this day forward, our nation will prosper and once again be respected around the world.”
President Trump opened his first official address as president by saying that the United States is now “the envy of all nations, and we will not allow ourselves to be taken advantage of any longer.”
The president attacked the Biden-Harris administration as the former president and vice president looked on. Trump specifically condemned the “malign, violent, and unjust weaponization by the Department of Justice and our government,” and said the country had been operating under a “radical and corrupt system.”
“We have a government that is unable to manage even a simple domestic crisis, while the pillars of society seem to be broken and in complete ruin,” Trump said.
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President Trump criticized the Biden administration's response to various national disasters, including hurricanes in North Carolina and recent wildfires in California.
President Trump said, “January 20, 2025 is Liberation Day.'' “I hope that the recent presidential election will be remembered as the greatest and most consequential election in our nation's history.”
president donald trump His wife, First Lady Melania Trump, danced with the president and the crowd for the first time at the Commander-in-Chief on Monday night. inaugural ball At the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. The dance featured some witty spin moves by the president.
First Lady Melania Trump wore a white strapless dress with black details after the day-long Inauguration festivities. She paired her dress with a black choker.
The ball is one of two others in which President Trump has appeared: the Liberty Ball and the Starlight Ball.
Vice President J.D. Vance and his wife, Usha, joined Trump and Melania on stage and did a quick dance before exchanging partners with a military member.
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Melania Trump wore a custom navy double-breasted coat by Adam Lipps and a matching boater hat designed by Eric Javits. Sen. John Fetterman wore his signature attire of shorts and a hoodie. (Getty)
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First lady Melania Trump wore a weather-appropriate outfit for her husband's second inauguration. According to Page Six, first lady Melania wore a custom double-breasted navy coat by Adam Lipps and a matching boater hat designed by Eric Javits on her way to the service at St. John's Church on Inauguration Day. It is said that a photo was taken of him wearing his head.
Social media users flooded X (formerly Twitter) to post praise for the first lady's inauguration outfit, with many saying she looked “elegant” and “classy.”
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Meanwhile, Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman wore warmer-weather attire for his inauguration. Fetterman was seen wearing gray gym uniform, a dark-colored hoodie, and sneakers when he arrived at the Capitol.
The senator's attire also drew attention, given Monday's chilly temperatures. It's worth noting that Trump's second inauguration was the coldest presidential inauguration in more than 40 years.
President Trump awkwardly attempts kiss with first lady Melania Trump
After first entering the Capitol Rotunda, President Trump tried to kiss Melania Trump just before he was sworn in, leading to an awkward air kiss.
As Trump and Melania entered the building, they were surrounded by former presidential couples, Cabinet nominees, foreign dignitaries and other distinguished guests. When Melania Trump's hat got in the way, Trump leaned in and kissed her on the cheek.
Eventually they settled on an air kiss.
Carrie Underwood sings a cappella after music accident
Country singer Carrie Underwood showed herself to be a true professional by performing “America the Beautiful” after having problems with her music.
Underwood was greeted with applause when he was introduced. Once on stage, Underwood waited patiently for the instruments to start, but in the end they never did.
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“If you know the lyrics, please help me here,” she finally said, and began singing an a cappella version of the song.
The audience, including former presidents and vice presidents, also sang the song.
Mr. Underwood concluded his performance by shaking hands with Mr. Biden and sharing a moment with Mr. Trump and the vice president. vance before leaving the room.
