Lee Greenwood and Carrie Underwood sang during the ceremony.
President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance were sworn in on Monday, marking the end of former President Joe Biden and former Vice President Kamala Harris' time in the White House.
The inauguration was held inside the Capitol Rotunda due to winter weather. Former presidents, Trump family members, tech billionaires, and members of Congress attended the packed ceremony.
Photos show the biggest moments from the event.
Ahead of the swearing-in ceremony, the Bidens greeted the Trumps on the North Portico of the White House.
Joe Biden and Jill Biden welcomed Donald Trump and Melania Trump.
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Former Vice President Kamala Harris and former Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff also greeted Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance.
Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff greeted JD Vance and Usha Vance.
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Attendees took their seats in the Capitol Rotunda, where the inauguration was held due to freezing temperatures.
The Capitol Rotunda.
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Tech billionaires, including Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Sundar Pichai, and Elon Musk, were seated on the inaugural platform.
Mark Zuckerberg, Lauren Sanchez, Jeff Bezos, Sundar Pichai, and Elon Musk at Donald Trump's inauguration.
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Former presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama took their seats in the Rotunda.
Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, George Bush, Laura Bush, and Barack Obama at Donald Trump's inauguration.
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Vice President JD Vance was the first to be sworn in.
JD Vance being sworn in as vice president.
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President Donald Trump took the oath of office at noon, per tradition.
Donald Trump being sworn in to office for the second time.
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Melania Trump's hat intercepted a kiss from her husband.
Donald Trump kissed Melania Trump at his inauguration.
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"The golden age of America begins right now," Trump said in his inaugural address, which included numerous policy proposals.
Donald Trump's inaugural address.
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After Trump's address, Carrie Underwood sang "America the Beautiful."
Carrie Underwood singing "America the Beautiful."
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The Bidens departed the Capitol on Marine One, completing the peaceful transfer of power.
Marine One leaving the Capitol.
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Elon Musk addressed a crowd of Trump supporters during an inauguration event at Capital One Arena.
Elon Musk spoke onstage during an inauguration event at Capital One Arena.
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Trump signed a series of executive orders on Monday evening using his signature Sharpie marker.
Trump signed executive orders in Capitol One Arena in Washington, DC, on Monday evening.
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While answering questions and signing executive orders in the Oval Office, Trump held up a letter left for him by Biden.
President Trump in the Oval Office.
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At the Commander in Chief Ball on Monday evening, Trump and Vance cut a large cake with sabers.
Trump and Vance cut a cake with a saber at the Commander in Chief ball.
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Trump and the first lady arrive at the Liberty Ball.
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at the Liberty Inaugural Ball.
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Before Trump arrived at the Liberty Ball, Billy Ray Cyrus entertained the crowd.
Billy Ray Cyrus performs during the Liberty Inaugural Ball.
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Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump also made an appearance at the Liberty Ball.
Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump at the Liberty Inaugural Ball on January 20, 2025, in Washington, DC.
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Trump and members of his family danced on stage at the ball.
Trump danced at the Liberty Ball with his family, including Melania, Tiffany, Eric, and Ivanka Trump.
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The family also danced at the Starlight Ball, the final event of Monday's inauguration.
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump dance alongside other family members at the Starlight Ball.
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Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance also took to the dancefloor.
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are joined by Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance at the Starlight Ball.
