Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts began administering the oath to Trump and told him to raise his right hand before first lady Melania Trump, who was holding the Bible, made it to Trump’s side. Video and images of the ceremony show that Trump repeated the oath but never moved his left hand onto the Bible.

Donald Trump has taken his oath as 47th president of the United States in Washington, D.C., on Monday. The inauguration ceremony began at 11:45 a.m. EST at the Capitol Rotunda. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden greeted Trump and his wife,

WASHINGTON – Donald Trump was sworn in as president of the United States on Monday. Here are thematic excerpts from his speech.