Donald Trump took the presidential oath for a second time at the Capitol.
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."
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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"Many people thought it was impossible for me to stage such a historic political comeback. But as you see today, here I am," he said. "The American people have spoken."
Trump's long road back to the White House included four indictments, one conviction, two assassination attempts and a campaign of ups and downs.
Trump, who has been convicted by a jury of his peers and was indicted four times after his first term, again contended he was politically prosecuted.
"Never again will the immense power of the state be weaponized to persecute political opponents," he said. "Something I know something about. We will not allow that to happen. It will not happen again. Under my leadership, we will restore fair, equal and impartial justice under the constitutional rule of law."
The two cases against him were dropped after he won reelection, with prosecutors citing longstanding Justice Department policy that a sitting president cannot be charged with a crime.
Trump is now highlighting some of the executive actions he will take.
They include declaring a national emergency at the southern border and a national energy emergency.
He said he would send troops to the U.S.-Mexico border, reinstate "Remain in Mexico" policy and other immigration policies.
Read more about his plans for Day 1 here.
Trump is taking aim at Biden's leadership these past four years, specifically on immigration and on recent natural disasters, though he didn't mention his predecessor by name.
"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.
Like he did on the 2024 campaign trail, Trump's painting a dark picture of America.
"From this moment on, America's decline is over," he said. "Our liberties and our nation's glorious destiny will no longer be denied, and we will immediately restore the integrity, competency, and loyalty of America's government."
