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Donald Trump's inauguration 2025: The best photos from the star-studded event

Donald Trump was supported by his wife Melania Trump and his children as he was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States

Maria Sarabi
Junior Writer
Updated: January 21, 2025
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Donald Trump's return to the White House has been completed as he was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on Monday. Trump, who was joined by his wife Melania Trump, and his children, Barron, Ivanka, Donald Jr., Tiffany, and Eric, took the oath of office in the U.S Rotunda of the Capitol. Trump used a personal Bible gifted to him by his mother in 1955 and the Lincoln Bible, a velvet volume used at President Abraham Lincoln's inauguration in 1861.

U.S. President Donald Trump delivers his inaugural address© Getty Images
U.S. President Donald Trump delivers his inaugural address

With 76.9 million votes, the Republican replaced Joe Biden as President of the United States after he beat Democratic rival Kamala Harris in all seven swing states. Trump is the first Republican to have scored that feat since 2004. 

The day began with Trump attending a service at St. John’s Church in Washington, alongside Vice President-elect JD Vance and members of their families, followed by tea at the White House.

During the inaugural address, the President set out his goals for the next four years. Trump called for a "revolution of common sense" and pledged to restore the nation's "sovereignty". He said: "The golden age of America begins right now. From this day forward, our country will flourish and be respected. I will very simply put America first."

The star-studded affair saw the likes of former Presidents Joe Biden, Barack Obama, George W. Bush, and Bill Clinton grace the halls of the U.S. Capitol Rotunda as well as Hillary Clinton and Kamala Harris. Billionaire tech giants were out in full force as CEO of Meta Mark Zuckerberg, Lauren Sanchez, US businessman Jeff Bezos, CEO of Alphabet Inc and Google Sundar Pichai and Teska and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk were seated next to each other during the ceremony. 

Melania Trump and U.S. President-elect Donald Trump are greeted by Rev. Robert W. Fisher as they arrive for service at St. John's Church© Getty Images

The couple are greeted by the Reverend

Melania Trump and U.S. President-elect Donald Trump are greeted by Rev. Robert W. Fisher as they arrive for service at St. John's Church

Ivanka Trump arrives for mass at St. Johns Church ahead of the President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration © Getty Images

Ivanka Trump's arrival

Ivanka Trump arrives for mass at St. Johns Church ahead of the President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration

Lara Trump, former co-chair of the Republican National Committee, and Eric Trump, executive vice president of Trump Organization Inc., arrive for mass at St. Johns Church ahead of the President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration© Getty Images

Lara Trump and Eric Trump arrive for church service

Lara Trump, former co-chair of the Republican National Committee, and Eric Trump, executive vice president of Trump Organization Inc., arrive for mass at St. Johns Church with their children.

The first look at Melania Trump's inauguration outfit as she attended church with her family ahead of the event © AFP via Getty Images

The Trump family arrive at St. John’s Church in Washington

Donald trump arrived with his wife Melania Trump at St. John's Church in Washington. The First Lady donned an all-American ensemble. Melania's stylist Herve Pierre dressed the First Lady in an Adam Lippess navy and ivory dress coat with a matching Eric Javitas hat that featured white detailing.

Donald was surrounded by his loved ones ahead of his inauguration © AFP via Getty Images

Trump was joined by US Vice President-elect JD Vance and Usha Vance for the service

US President-elect Donald Trump sat alongside US Vice President-elect JD Vance, Usha Vance, his wife Melania Trump and their son Barron in St. John's Episcopal Church

Ivanka Trump, daughter of US President-elect Donald Trump, attends the church service at St. John's Episcopal Church, Lafayette Square in Washington© AFP via Getty Images

Ivanka Trump supported her father at the service

Ivanka Trump donned an emerald-green tailored skirt suit with a matching hat for the church service at St. John's Episcopal Church, Lafayette Square in Washington, DC. The look featured an hourglass silhouette and elegant skirt.

 Meta and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Google Sundar Pichai,  CEO of Apple Tim Cook, Founder of Amazon and Blue Origin Jeff Bezos attend services as part of  Inauguration ceremonies at St. John's Church © Getty Images

Tech giants Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos attend service

A slew of tech billionaires attended the service at St John's Church.  Meta's Mark Zuckerberg, Amazon's Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sanchez, and former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, were all sat in the same row.

Rupert Murdoch and FIFA president Gianni Infantino were also spotted.

Usha Vance, second gentleman Doug Emhoff, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, and U.S. Vice President-elect former Sen. J.D. Vance posed together outside the White House ahead of the inauguration. 

Usha donned a pink coat dress with a pair of diamond-encrusted floral earrings. while Kamala opted for a black coat striped scarf.© Getty Images

Usha Vance, Doug Emhoff, Kamala Harris, and J.D. Vance stand together at the White House

Usha Vance, second gentleman Doug Emhoff, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, and U.S. Vice President-elect former Sen. J.D. Vance posed together outside the White House ahead of the inauguration. 

Usha donned a pink coat dress with a pair of diamond-encrusted floral earrings. while Kamala opted for a black coat striped scarf.

First lady Jill Biden and U.S. President Joe Biden welcome U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and Melania Trump to the White House a© Getty Images

President Biden and his wife Jill

President Biden and his wife Jill welcomed Donald Trump and Melania to the White House. The couple's will enjoy tea time, before heading to the Capitol.

First lady Jill Biden, U.S. President Joe Biden, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and second gentleman Doug Emhoff stand together at the White House ahead of the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump © Getty Images

Jill and Joe Biden were joined by Kamala Harris

First lady Jill Biden, U.S. President Joe Biden, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and second gentleman Doug Emhoff stood together at the White House ahead of the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump

 A view of empty seats in the Capitol Rotunda ahead of the inauguration ceremony© Getty Images

Capitol Rotunda

A view of empty seats in the Capitol Rotunda ahead of the inauguration ceremony where Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th US President in Washington.

Melania Trump and U.S. President-elect Donald Trump leave after services at St. John's Church© Getty Images

The couple hold hands as they depart the church

Melania Trump and U.S. President-elect Donald Trump held hands as they left St. John's Church following the service

Former US President Barack Obama (C) arrives for the inauguration ceremony © Getty Images

Obama arrives alone at the United States Capitol Rotunda

Barack Obama is booed by crowds as he enters the United States Capitol Rotunda without his wife Michelle Obama.

President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump arrive for the inauguration ceremony where Donald Trump will sworn in as the 47th US President in the US Capitol Rotunda in Washington, DC.© Getty Images

Joe Biden and Donald Trump enter US Capitol Rotunda

President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump arrive for the inauguration ceremony where Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th US President in the US Capitol Rotunda in Washington, DC.

Former U.S. President Bill Clinton, former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, former U.S. President George W. Bush, former first lady Laura Bush and former U.S. President Barack Obama arrive to the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol © POOL/AFP via Getty Images

A row of former Presidents

Former U.S. President Bill Clinton, former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, former U.S. President George W. Bush, former first lady Laura Bush and former U.S. President Barack Obama are seated next to each other in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol.

CEO of Meta Mark Zuckerberg, Lauren Sanchez, US businessman Jeff Bezos, CEO of Alphabet Inc and Google Sundar Pichai and Teska and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk are seated next to each other in the US Capitol Rotunda© POOL/AFP via Getty Images

Billionaire tech row

CEO of Meta Mark Zuckerberg, Lauren Sanchez, US businessman Jeff Bezos, CEO of Alphabet Inc and Google Sundar Pichai and Teska and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk are seated next to each other at the star-studded event.

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris attend the inauguration ceremony before Donald Trump is sworn in© POOL/AFP via Getty Images

The democrats

Democrats President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris attended the inauguration alongside each other.

US President-elect Donald Trump awaiting being sworn in as the 47th US President in the US Capitol Rotunda © POOL/AFP via Getty Images

Trump awaits being sworn in

US President-elect Donald Trump appears glum as he awaits being sworn in as the 47th US President in the US Capitol Rotunda.

Evangelist president of Samaritan's Purse Franklin Graham (L) delivers an invocation during the inauguration ceremony before Trump is sworn in© Getty Images

Franklin Graham delivers speech

Evangelist president of Samaritan's Purse Franklin Graham delivers an invocation during the inauguration ceremony before Trump is sworn in.

US Vice President-elect former Sen. J.D. Vance and US President-elect Donald Trump pray during inauguration ceremonies in the Rotunda of the US Capitol© Getty Images

Prayers begin

US Vice President-elect former Sen. J.D. Vance and US President-elect Donald Trump pray during inauguration ceremony in the Rotunda of the US Capitol.

President-elect Donald Trump takes the oath of office as Melania Trump, Ivanka Trump, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump look on during inauguration ceremonies in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol o© AFP via Getty Images

Trump is sworn in as president

US president Donald Trump has been sworn into office on two Bibles, one given to him by his mother, and the Lincoln Bible.

Trump the took an oath of office as the 47th President of the United States. He swore to "preserve, protect and defend" the Constitution.

Cannons fired to salute the inauguration and Hail to the Chief played. 

J.D. Vance is sworn in as U.S. vice president as his wife Usha Vance and family and President Donald Trump look on in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC.© Getty Images

J.D. Vance is sworn in as U.S vice president

J.D. Vance stands alongside his wife Usha Vance and their daughter Mirabel, three, while being sworn in as U.S. vice president.

 U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during inauguration ceremonies in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda © Getty Images

Trump delivers speech

Donald Trump delivered his speech: "The golden age of America begins right now. From this day forward, our country will flourish and be respected.

"I will very simply put America first."

President Donald Trump shakes hands with former U.S. President Joe Biden as Ivanka Trump and Tiffany Trump look on after he was sworn in during inauguration ceremonies in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol © Getty Images

A historic handshake

President Donald Trump shook hands with former U.S. President Joe Biden as Ivanka Trump and Tiffany Trump looked on.

Country singerCarrie Underwood performs 'America the Beautiful' as former US President Joe Biden looks on during US President Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony© Getty Images

Carrie Underwood sings America The Beautiful

Following Trump's inauguration speech, US country singer Carrie Underwood took centre stage as she sang America the Beautiful a cappella.

Second lady Usha Vance, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance, U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump wave as former U.S. President Joe Biden and former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris depart the U.S. Capitol© Getty Images

Bidding farewell

Second lady Usha Vance, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance, U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump waved as former U.S. President Joe Biden and former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris departed the U.S. Capitol.

5 surprising Donald Trump facts

Smiling Donald Trump in blue suit and orange tie with white slanted stripes© Getty Images

1. Pet hates

He is one of only three US presidents never to have had any presidential pets. When he assumed office in 2016, he was the first in 100 years not to have pets in the White House, with only James K. Polk and Andrew Johnson abstaining before then.

2. Man of convictions

He is the first ever convicted felon to become president of the United States after being sentenced on 34 different charges pertaining to his hush money case in New York City in 2024.

3. Till divorce do us part

He has been married three times: to Ivana Trump from 1977 to 1990, Marla Maples from 1993 to 1999, and current wife Melania Trump in 2005.

4. Lights, cameos, action

He has made a slew of cameos on popular TV shows and movies, such as Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, Sex and the City, Two Weeks Notice, Zoolander, and The Nanny, among others.

5. Alcohol free

He claims never to have drunk alcohol in his life, inspired by older brother Fred “Freddy” Trump Jr who was an alcoholic and died in 1981 aged 42 from a heart attack linked to years of alcohol abuse.

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