Inauguration Day: Donald Trump Sworn In As 45th President of The United States

Donald Trump has pledged to put America first and vowed a "great national effort" to be rebuild the country after being sworn in as its 45th President.

The 70-year-old billionaire took the oath of office on the west steps of the US Capitol in Washington and brought the curtain down on the presidency of Barack Obama.
In his inaugural address, Mr Trump promised to transfer power from Washington to the people, and pledged a "great national effort" to rebuild the country.

Mr Trump said January 20 would be remembered as "the day the people became the rulers of this nation again".
"The forgotten men and women of our country will be forgotten no longer," the new President said.
Mr Trump added: "From this day forward it's going to be only America first.

"We must protect our border from the ravages of other countries. I will fight for you with every breath of my body and I will never let you down."
Continuing the populist tone of his victorious campaign, Mr Trump said that a "small group" in Washington had "reaped the rewards of government while the people have borne the cost".
"Washington flourished but the people did not share in its wealth," he said.

"Politicians prospered but the jobs left and the factories closed.
"The establishment protected itself but not the citizens of our country."
He added: "That all changes starting right here and right now because this moment is your moment and it belongs to you."

"Politicians prospered but the jobs left and the factories closed.
"The establishment protected itself but not the citizens of our country."
He added: "That all changes starting right here and right now because this moment is your moment and it belongs to you."


Hundreds of thousands of people packed onto the National Mall to witness one of the most remarkable transfers of power in American history.
Thousands of protesters have also poured into Washington.
The new Republican President is expected to begin issuing executive orders within hours, according to aides, keeping promises he made on the campaign trail.