Donald J Trump is the 45th US president

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Washington, Jan 20: Donald Trump, officially sworn in as the 45th president of the United States, promised that he would work tirelessly for every American, vowing to put "America first."

Trump, seated in front of his wife Melania and children and directly next to former President Barack Obama, looked reserved throughout the inauguration ceremony.

 

Both he and Vice President Mike Pence were sworn in by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.

During his inaugural address, Trump told the American people that this was "their celebration."

 "This moment is your moment it belongs to you. It belongs to everyone gathered here today and everyone watching all across America," he said.

He echoed themes that were repeated throughout his campaign, promising not to leave "the forgotten men and women" behind, and calling for a return of power to the people as opposed to politicians in Washington.

 "From this day forward, a new vision will govern our land. From this day forward, it’s going to be only America first. America first. Every decision on trade, on taxes, on immigration, on foreign affairs, will be made to benefit American workers and American families," Trump said.

 

"I will fight for you with every breath in my body and I will never let you down," he said.

"In America, we understand that a nation is only living as long as it is striving. We will no longer accept politicians who are all talk an no action -- constantly complaining but never doing anything about it. The time for empty talk is over. Now arrives the hour of action," he said.

He cast a bleak picture of the current state of American affairs, saying that it is only fair for American citizens to expect a better way of life.

"Mothers and children trapped in poverty in our inner cities, rusted out factories scattered like tombstones across the landscape of our nation. An education system flush with cash but which leaves our young and beautiful students deprived of all knowledge. And the crime and the gangs and the drugs that have stolen too many lives and robbed our country of so much unrealized potential. This American carnage stops right here and stops right now," he said.

For his closing line at the end of the roughly 16 minute-long speech, Trump returned to his campaign slogan.

"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," he said.

Trump’s political opponent, Democratic presidential nominee and former first lady Hillary Clinton was seated just across the platform alongside her husband former President Bill Clinton.

Immediately after his swearing in, he embraced members of his family and waved to the crowds along the National Mall.

 

Earlier today, the president and Melania attended a church service at St. John’s Episcopal Church and then had tea with the Obamas and political leaders at the White House before coming to the Capitol.

The new president is dressed in a suit and his signature red tie while the new first lady chose a custom-designed Ralph Lauren sky blue cashmere mock turtleneck dress with a matching cropped cashmere jacket and long suede gloves.