President Donald Trump’s inauguration day in pictures

Max CorstorphanThe Nightly

Tue, 21 January 2025 4:42AM

President-elect Donald Trump and Melania Trump are greeted by President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden, upon their arrival at the White House, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) — President-elect Donald Trump and Melania Trump are greeted by President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden, upon their arrival at the White House, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) Credit: Alex Brandon/AP

President Donald Trump is part way through his second presidential inauguration, with images marking the day the Republican returns the the White House as leader of the free world.

Here are some of the best images from Mr Trump’s return to power.

Donald Trump and Melania attending morning church service.

Donald Trump and his wife Melania arrive for church service at St. John's Episcopal Church. — Donald Trump and his wife Melania arrive for church service at St. John's Episcopal Church. Credit: Matt Rourke/AP

Joe and Jill Biden welcome Donald and Melania Trump to White House for tea

Donald Trump and Melania Trump are greeted by Joe Biden and Jill Biden upon their arrival at the White House. — Donald Trump and Melania Trump are greeted by Joe Biden and Jill Biden upon their arrival at the White House. Credit: Alex Brandon/AP

Guests arrive for Donald Trump’s swearing in

Former executive chair of Fox Corp Rupert Murdoch and Elena Zhukova attend the inauguration of President Donald Trump. — Former executive chair of Fox Corp Rupert Murdoch and Elena Zhukova attend the inauguration of President Donald Trump. Credit: Chip Somodevilla/Pool/Sipa USA

SpaceX founder Elon Musk (M) standing alongside Vice President JD Vance (R) and Second Lady Usha Vance. — SpaceX founder Elon Musk (M) standing alongside Vice President JD Vance (R) and Second Lady Usha Vance. Credit: AAP

Donald Trump takes oath, becoming 47th US president

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive. — President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive. Credit: Mark Schiefelbein/AP

Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th president of the United States by Chief Justice John Roberts as Melania Trump holds the bible. — Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th president of the United States by Chief Justice John Roberts as Melania Trump holds the bible. Credit: Morry Gash/AP

US President Donald Trump (L) delivers remarks after being sworn in as the 47th president of the United States. — US President Donald Trump (L) delivers remarks after being sworn in as the 47th president of the United States. Credit: SHAWN THEW / POOL/EPA

US President Donald Trump speaks after being sworn in as the 47th president. — US President Donald Trump speaks after being sworn in as the 47th president. Credit: CNP/ABACA/PA

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump at the indoor Presidential Inauguration parade. — President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump at the indoor Presidential Inauguration parade. Credit: Matt Rourke/AP

Donald Trump completes official signing ceremony as president

Newly sworn-in President Donald Trump (C) takes part in a signing ceremony in the President's Room following the 60th inaugural ceremony at the US Capitol in Washington, DC. — Newly sworn-in President Donald Trump (C) takes part in a signing ceremony in the President's Room following the 60th inaugural ceremony at the US Capitol in Washington, DC. Credit: Melina Mara / POOL/EPA

President Donald Trump holds up an executive order after signing it. — President Donald Trump holds up an executive order after signing it. Credit: Matt Rourke/AP

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