Trump inauguration live updates: Highlights from Trump's inaugural speech and swearing in

Donald Trump took the presidential oath for a second time at the Capitol.

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Last updated: Monday, January 20, 2025 8:50PM GMT
LIVE: The second inauguration of Donald J. Trump
LIVE: The second inauguration of Donald J. Trump

WASHINGTON -- At noon today, Donald Trump took the presidential oath for a second time, capping a historic political comeback to the White House.

As he did on the campaign trail, Trump painted a dark picture of America and took aim at President Joe Biden's leadership as his predecessor sat just steps away.

"My recent election is a mandate to completely and totally reverse a horrible betrayal, and all of these many betrayals that have taken place, and to give the people back their faith, their wealth, their democracy, and indeed their freedom," Trump said, promising a "golden age of America."

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Jan 20, 2025, 3:26 PM

Watch ABC News coverage of Trump inauguration

ABC News will have comprehensive coverage throughout the inaugural events -- led by "World News Tonight" anchor and managing editor David Muir.

A primetime special anchored by Muir, "The Second Inauguration of Donald J. Trump - An ABC News Special," will air Monday night at 10 p.m. EST on ABC and Tuesday on Hulu.

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Jan 20, 2025, 10:40 AM

Photos show inauguration events, preps, protests

From events for the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump to excitement from eager attendees and outrage from protesters, here's a look at the most recent photos.

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President Donald Trump, center, takes part in a signing ceremony in the President's Room, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington.
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2:50 PM GMT

Trump will rename Gulf of Mexico the 'Gulf of America' among 1st actions

Among the first executive orders set to be signed by President-elect Donald Trump will be an order to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America."

During his January press conference at Mar-A-Lago, Trump declared he would change the name, saying it's currently run by cartels and that "it's ours."

"We're going to be changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, which has a beautiful ring that covers a lot of territory, the Gulf of America," Trump said. "What a beautiful name. And it's appropriate. It's appropriate. And Mexico has to stop allowing millions of people to pour into our country."

Presidents have the authority to rename geographic regions and features via executive order.

-ABC News' John Santucci and Kelsey Walsh

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2:32 PM GMT

Bidens greet Harris at the White House

Vice President Kamala Harris and second gentleman Doug Emhoff have arrived at the White House.

They exchanged handshakes with President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden.

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden greet Vice President Kamala Harris and second gentleman Doug Emhoff upon their arrival at the White House, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025.
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden greet Vice President Kamala Harris and second gentleman Doug Emhoff upon their arrival at the White House, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025.

The Trumps will soon join Biden at the White House for tea. They have just exited St. John's Episcopal Church.

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2:19 PM GMT

Tech CEOs are at church with Trump

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and Tesla CEO Elon Musk are all in St. John's with the president-elect.

Their attendance was confirmed by reporters inside the church as well as a photo tweeted by Rep. Mike Waltz.

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is also attending the service.

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1:56 PM GMT

Trumps arrive for church service

Donald Trump and Melania Trump have arrived for a church service at St. John's in Washington, a tradition for presidential inaugurations.

Donald Trump, Melania Trump and Barron Trump arrive for a service at St. John's Church, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington, ahead of the 60th Presidential Inauguration
Donald Trump, Melania Trump and Barron Trump arrive for a service at St. John's Church, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington, ahead of the 60th Presidential Inauguration