Donald Trump taking office in pictures

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Donald Trump has been been sworn in as the President of the United States of America for the second time.

He vowed America's decline was over as he took his place as the 47th President.

The returning president's inaugural address included a promise to declare an 'emergency' at the US-Mexico border.

The Republican President invited a number of tech titans to attend as VIPs, including billionaires Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg, as well as Shou Chew, the head of Chinese social media giant TikTok, according to US media.

Outgoing president Joe Biden attended the ceremony - despite Trump's refusal to appear at Biden's swearing in when he beat Trump in 2020.

All living former presidents - Bill Clinton, George Bush and Barack Obama - attended, as will their wives, except for Michelle Obama.

The luncheon following the inauguration ceremony was held in Statuary Hall at the US Capitol in Washington, DC.

Here are some of the images captured:

US President Donald Trump delivers his inaugural address after being sworn in as the 47th president of the United States in the Rotunda of the US Capitol on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump takes office for his second non-consecutive term as the 47th president of the United States. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla / POOL / AFP)

Photo: AFP/CHIP SOMODEVILLA

US President Donald Trump delivers his inaugural address after being sworn in as the 47th president of the United States inside the Rotunda of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025. (Photo by SHAWN THEW / POOL / AFP)

Photo: AFP/SHAWN THEW

US President Donald Trump gestures as he departs a luncheon following the inauguration ceremony, in Statuary Hall at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025. (Photo by Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP)

US President Donald Trump gestures as he departs a luncheon following the inauguration ceremony. Photo: AFP/BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI

US President-elect Donald Trump takes the oath of office from US Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts.

Photo: AFP/KEVIN LAMARQUE

US singer songwriter Carrie Underwood performs "America the Beautiful" after President Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President in the US Capitol Rotunda in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / POOL / AFP)

US singer songwriter Carrie Underwood performing "America the Beautiful" after President Donald Trump is sworn in as President. Photo: AFP/SAUL LOEB

US Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R) makes a toast during a luncheon in honor of US President Donald Trump following the inauguration ceremony, in Statuary Hall at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025. Also pictured, L-R, Kelly Johnson, Senator Deb Fischer, Republican from Nebraska, First Lady Melania Trump, President Donald Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance. (Photo by Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP)

US Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R) makes a toast during a luncheon in honor of US President Donald Trump. Photo: AFP/BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI

President Donald Trump speaks after being sworn in during the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States takes place inside the Capitol Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C., Monday, January 20, 2025. It is the 60th U.S. presidential inauguration and the second non-consecutive inauguration of Trump as U.S. president. (Photo by Kenny Holston/The New York Times / AFP)

Photo: AFP/KENNY HOLSTON

(L-R) US Vice President J.D. Vance applauds as President Donald Trump raises his fist after finishing his remarks after being sworn in as the 47th President in the US Capitol Rotunda in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / POOL / AFP)

Photo: AFP/SAUL LOEB

Guests attend a luncheon in honor of newly sworn in US President Donald Trump, in Statuary Hall at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025.

Guests attending a luncheon in honor of newly sworn in US President Donald Trump. Photo: AFP/BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk gestures as he speaks during the inaugural parade inside Capitol One Arena, in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP)

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk gestures as he speaks during the inaugural parade. Photo: AFP/ANGELA WEISS

J.D. Vance is sworn in as the US Vice President in the US Capitol Rotunda in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / POOL / AFP)

J.D. Vance being sworn in as the US Vice President in the US Capitol Rotunda in Washington, DC. Photo: AFP/SAUL LOEB

US President Donald Trump speaks after being sworn in as the 47th President in the US Capitol Rotunda in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / POOL / AFP)

Photo: AFP/SAUL LOEB

(L-R) US First Lady Melania Trump, President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Usha Vance attend a luncheon following the inauguration ceremony, in Statuary Hall at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025. (Photo by Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP)

(From Left) US First Lady Melania Trump, President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Usha Vance attend a luncheon following the inauguration ceremony. Photo: AFP/BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI

A view of the United States Capitol on Inauguration Day, where President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025. (Photo by VANESSA CARVALHO / BRAZIL PHOTO PRESS / Brazil Photo Press via AFP)

A view of the United States Capitol on Inauguration Day. Photo: AFP / Brazil Photo Press / Vanessa Carvalho

US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden greet President-elect Donald Trump and Melania Trump as they arrive at the White House in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025, before departing for the US Capitol where Trump will be sworn in as the 47th US President.

Joe Biden and Jill Biden greeting Donald Trump and Melania Trump as they arrived at the White House in Washington, DC. Photo: AFP / Jim Watson

Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th US President in the US Capitol Rotunda in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025.

Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th US President. Photo: AFP / Pool / Saul Loeb

Melania Trump stands alongside her son Barron Trump during the inauguration ceremony before Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th US President in the US Capitol Rotunda in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025

Melania Trump standing alongside her son Barron Trump during the inauguration ceremony. Photo: AFP / Pool / Saul Loeb

US President Donald Trump attends a luncheon following the inauguration ceremony, in Statuary Hall at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025. (Photo by Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP)

Photo: AFP/BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI

From left, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, Google CEO Sundar Pichai and Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk attend the inauguration ceremony before Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th US President in the US Capitol Rotunda in Washington, DC, on 20 January 2025.

From left, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, Google CEO Sundar Pichai and Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk attending the inauguration ceremony. Photo: APF / Pool / Saul Loeb

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