Washington: Republican Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States today.
The ceremony will be held in Washington, D.C., under the US Constitution, where Chief Justice John Roberts will administer the oath of office to him.
The oath-taking ceremony is held every four years, which marks the beginning of the next term of the president-elect. The new president’s term begins at noon on January 20, but since that day falls on a Sunday, the swearing-in will be on Monday.
Outgoing President Joe Biden will attend the ceremony along with other living former presidents, including Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama. They will also be accompanied by their wives. However, former First Lady Michelle Obama will not attend the ceremony.
Donald Trump has announced that he will sign several executive orders on his first day in office, which are aimed at undoing the policies of the Biden administration.
These measures include the launch of a massive deportation program, increased oil drilling, and the pardoning of those involved in the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot.
The swearing-in ceremony is expected to be followed by a meeting between U.S. officials and the foreign ministers of Japan, India, and Australia, which will highlight the importance of the Quad group in countering China’s growing influence.
The swearing-in ceremony holds particular significance after the 2020 election, as Trump declined to attend Biden’s ceremony at the time. This time, holding the ceremony in the presence of Joe Biden will be of even greater interest.
