President Donald Trump began his second administration with a blitz of policy actions to reorient U.S. government priorities.

Monday's inauguration ceremony took place inside the Capitol Rotunda due to freezing temperatures in Washington D.C.

Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC, on Monday, January 20, 2025. The U.S. Capitol from the top of the Washington Monument on the inauguration day of Donald Trump’s second presidential term in Washington, DC. REUTERS

Donald Trump, who overcame impeachments, criminal indictments and a pair of assassination attempts to win another term in the White House, will be sworn in Monday as the 47th U.S. president taking charge as Republicans claim unified control of Washington and set out to reshape the country’s institutions.

Trump begins a second term after being sworn in as the 47th President of the United States. His inauguration moved inside the U.S. Capitol because of extreme cold.

After signing a slew of executive orders, President Trump and first lady Melania attended two inaugural balls.

Former President Joe Biden officially transferred power to President Trump at noon on Jan. 20, 2025, and left via helicopter after Mr Trump was sworn in.