January 20
Donald Trump Sworn In as 47th President
Summary
Donald J. Trump took the presidential oath of office on January 20, 2025, beginning his service as the 47th president of the United States. Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. administered the oath during an inauguration ceremony held inside the U.S. Capitol Rotunda. Trump had previously served as the 45th president from 2017 to 2021, so the 2025 inauguration began a second, nonconsecutive presidential term. The ceremony followed the constitutional transfer of executive authority at noon on Inauguration Day.
Why It Matters
The 2025 inauguration is a documented example of a nonconsecutive presidential return and the continuity of the constitutional succession process. It also marked the start of a second Trump administration after the intervening presidency, making the event significant in the institutional history of U.S. presidential elections and inaugurations.
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- 2025 Presidential Inauguration, Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies. Accessed 2026-09-08.
- Donald J. Trump, The White House. Accessed 2026-09-08.