By — Joshua Barajas Joshua Barajas Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-golden-age-of-america-begins-right-now-trump-says Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: ‘Golden age of America begins right now,’ Trump says Politics Jan 20, 2025 3:46 PM EDT You can watch all Inauguration Day events Monday on our livestream here, find a planned lineup of events, review President-elect Donald Trump’s sweeping promises and learn what’s changed since he was sworn into office eight years ago. Moments after taking the oath of office, President Donald Trump began his inaugural address to the crowd gathered inside the Capitol Rotunda, saying that “the golden age of America begins right now.” “During every single day of the Trump administration, I will very simply put America first,” he said. WATCH: Outgoing President Biden and first lady greet Trumps at the White House before inauguration The inauguration ceremony, including the swearings-in, took place indoors this year, a last-minute change to the pomp and circumstance due to extreme cold forecasted for the nation’s capital. When Trump returns to the White House on Monday, he’s expected to act quickly on his campaign promises and roll back his predecessor’s policies. As his second term begins, his party controls both chambers of Congress and conservative justices have a majority on the Supreme Court. Trump is only the second president to return to office in non-consecutive terms, the only president convicted of a felony and the oldest person to win election to the White House. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Joshua Barajas Joshua Barajas Joshua Barajas is a senior editor for the PBS NewsHour's Communities Initiative. He's also the senior editor and manager of newsletters. @Josh_Barrage
You can watch all Inauguration Day events Monday on our livestream here, find a planned lineup of events, review President-elect Donald Trump’s sweeping promises and learn what’s changed since he was sworn into office eight years ago. Moments after taking the oath of office, President Donald Trump began his inaugural address to the crowd gathered inside the Capitol Rotunda, saying that “the golden age of America begins right now.” “During every single day of the Trump administration, I will very simply put America first,” he said. WATCH: Outgoing President Biden and first lady greet Trumps at the White House before inauguration The inauguration ceremony, including the swearings-in, took place indoors this year, a last-minute change to the pomp and circumstance due to extreme cold forecasted for the nation’s capital. When Trump returns to the White House on Monday, he’s expected to act quickly on his campaign promises and roll back his predecessor’s policies. As his second term begins, his party controls both chambers of Congress and conservative justices have a majority on the Supreme Court. Trump is only the second president to return to office in non-consecutive terms, the only president convicted of a felony and the oldest person to win election to the White House. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now