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Washington(ANN)-US President-elect Donald Trump has begun his inauguration day activities with a church service with his family in Washington, DC.
US President-elect Donald Trump arrives for his Presidential Inauguration at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2017. (Photo by AFP)
The billionaire business is just hours away from being sworn in as the 45th President of the United States during a momentous event that is already marred by massive protests against his election victory over Democratic rival, Hillary Clinton.
The 70-year-old Republican was sworn in as the 45th President of the United States during a momentous event that has been marred by massive protests against his election victory over Democratic rival, Hillary Clinton.
He placed his hand on two Bibles — his own and one used by Abraham Lincoln — to take the solemn oath. “I, Donald John Trump, do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the office of president of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States. So help me God,” he declared, before pumping his fist in the air several times.
Trump changes tone after swearing-in
US President Donald Trump delivers his inaugural address at the US Capitol. (Photo by Getty Images)
In his inaugural address, Trump vowed that he would make only ever decision that puts “only America first.”
“From this day forward, a new vision will govern our land. From this day forward, it’s going to be only America first,” he said.
“Together we will make America strong again. We will make America wealthy again. We will make America proud again. We will make America safe again. And, yes, together, we will make America great again,” Trump said as he concluded his address.
“Thank you. God bless you and God bless America!”
Even before Trump took the oath of office, thousands of protesters descended on Washington with a message for him: “You’re not my president.”
Trump and vice President-elect Mike Pence will be sworn in around Friday noon local time (5:00 PM GMT).
Hillary Clinton and husband Bill arrive at the US Capitol. (Photo by Getty Images)
Trump and his wife have gone to a White House tea reception hosted by outgoing President Barack Obama and
Members of the public filling the Mall and the West Front of the US Capitol. (Photo by Getty Images)
Obama and Michelle greeted Trump and his wife Melania on the steps of the White House. “Mr President-elect, how are you?” Obama asked.
Obamas are having morning tea with Trumps before they make their way to the US Capitol for the inauguration ceremony.
George W. Bush and Laura Bush arrive at the US Capitol. (Photo by Getty Images)
Obama leaves Oval Office for last time
US President Barack Obama departs the Oval Office for the last time as president (Photo by AFP)
Before welcoming his successor Trump to the White House, Obama left the Oval Office for the last time.
Obama walked into the Oval Office holding a letter, which he left on the Resolute desk for his successor.
As Obama walked along the West Wing colonnade, when asked if he was feeling nostalgic, he replied, “Of course”.
Asked for last words for the American people, he said: “Thank you.”
Police clash with anti-Trump protesters
An anti-Trump protester is dragged away by police from a public access point to the National Mall. (Photo by Getty Images)
US police clashed with protesters demonstrating the inauguration and presidency of Trump in Washington, DC.
Police used pepper spray to disperse protesters where a pro-Trump event was being held while smoke was also seen filling the street.
Even before Trump took the oath of office, thousands of protesters descended on Washington with a message for the new him: “You’re not my president.”
“It’s a scam,” said Cathy Garley, 68, who took a bus from Rochester, New York, to Washington to express her displeasure. “It’s a junta.”
She was among the thousands of anti-Trump demonstrators protesting against the new administration led by the billionaire from New York.
“The message I want to send is that Trump does not represent this country. He represents the corporate interests,” said Jessica Reznicek, a 35-year-old Catholic aid worker from Des Moines, Iowa, who participated in a peaceful march.