Donald Trump has officially taken the oath of office as the 47th President of the United States. The ceremony marks a significant moment in U.S. history with notable attendees and events leading up to the inauguration.
Oath of Office Administered
Chief Justice John Roberts of the U.S. Supreme Court administered the oath to President Trump in a solemn ceremony.
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Pre-Inauguration Activities
- Before the oath, Trump met outgoing President Joe Biden at the White House.
- The Trumps attended a prayer service at a Washington church.
Historic Indoor Ceremony
For the first time in 40 years, the inauguration ceremony was held indoors due to severe cold weather in Washington, D.C.
Pakistani Participation
- Several Pakistani political figures and members of the Pakistani-American community attended the event.
- President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended their congratulations to President Trump.
- President Zardari expressed his best wishes for the new U.S. President.
- Prime Minister Sharif, in a tweet on X, stated his eagerness to strengthen the longstanding U.S.-Pakistan partnership.
Global Dignitaries and Tech Leaders Present
- Foreign Delegations:
- Foreign ministers from Japan, India, and Australia attended.
- China was represented by its vice president.
- Tech Giants:
- Sundar Pichai (Google CEO)
- Mark Zuckerberg (Meta CEO)
- Shou Zi Chew (TikTok CEO)
Celebratory Rally
Prior to the ceremony, a rally celebrating Trump’s victory was held at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.
Strengthening U.S.-Pakistan Relations
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif highlighted the longstanding collaboration between the U.S. and Pakistan, emphasizing continued efforts for regional peace and prosperity.
