In Pictures: Donald Trump’s return to the White House

20 January 2025, 17:04

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The Republican has capped a stunning comeback by being sworn in as America’s 47th President.

Donald Trump is due to be sworn in as America’s 47th president, capping a remarkable comeback after he overcame impeachments, criminal indictments and two assassination attempts to win another term in the White House.

Mr Trump will take charge for his second term as Republicans assume unified control of Washington and set out to reshape the country’s institutions.

He and his wife, Melania, were greeted at the North Portico of the executive mansion by outgoing President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden for the customary tea and coffee reception.

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Vice President Kamala Vance and Vice President-elect JD Vance depart the White House (Alex Brandon/AP)
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Vice President Kamala Harris and second gentleman Doug Emhoff stand before greeting Vice President-elect JD Vance and Usha Vance (Evan Vucci/AP)
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President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden (Evan Vucci/AP)
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Mr Trump, who spent Saturday and Sunday night at Blair House across from the White House, began the day alongside much of his incoming cabinet with a prayer service at St John’s Episcopal Church.

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President-elect Donald Trump talks with Vice President-elect JD Vance and Usha Vance as he arrives for a service at St John’s Church in Washington (Evan Vucci/AP)
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President-elect Donald Trump arrives for the service (Evan Vucci/AP)
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Defence secretary nominee Pete Hegseth arrives at St John’s Church (Evan Vucci/AP)

Frigid weather is rewriting the pageantry of the day. Mr Trump’s swearing-in was moved indoors to the Capitol Rotunda – the first time this has happened in 40 years – and the inaugural parade was replaced by an event at a city arena.

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Choir students from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln practice before the 60th Presidential Inauguration (Chip Somodevilla/Pool Photo via AP)
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Choir students practice before inauguration (Ricky Carioti/The Washington Post via AP, Pool)

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