Donald Trump returns as 47th US president.
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This is the Global News Podcast from the BBC World Service. I'm Nick Miles, and in this special edition recorded at 18 Hours GMT on Monday 20th January, Donald J. Trump has been inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States.
It is my honour and pleasure to introduce to you the 45th and the 47th President of the United States of America, Donald J. Trump.
He's only the second person in history to be elected to two non-consecutive terms. We have Donald Trump's swearing-in ceremony and his inauguration speech with analysis from our North America correspondent. The United States has a new commander-in-chief.
Donald Trump was sworn in a short time ago as the country's 47th president in the ornate surroundings of the Rotunda in Washington's Capitol building. At the age of 78, he overtakes his predecessor, Joe Biden, as the oldest US president to take office. It was just after midday local time that Mr Trump took the oath on the Bible.
Please raise your right hand and repeat after me. I, Donald John Trump, do solemnly swear. I, Donald John Trump, do solemnly swear. That I will faithfully execute. That I will faithfully execute. The office of President of the United States. The office of President of the United States. And will, to the best of my ability.
and will to the best of my ability preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States. So help me God. Congratulations, Mr. President.
Earlier, J.D. Vance was sworn in as vice president. At 40, he's the third youngest vice president in US history. The ceremony was held indoors as the US Capitol shivers in sub-zero temperatures. Nonetheless, thousands of spectators took their seats in an outdoor arena where they watched a live stream of the inauguration and President Trump's inaugural address.
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