Donald Trump dances to YMCA with wife Melania and JD Vance at inauguration ball after signing flurry of executive orders
DONALD Trump partied with his wife, Melania, at multiple inauguration balls as the duo celebrated their return to the White House alongside new Vice President JD Vance.
Trump's first day back in Washington DC also included a spree of executive orders and January 6 pardons.
Jubilant Trump promised a "golden age of America" after being sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on Monday.
He arrived to raucous cheers, chants and applause as he entered the Capital One Arena.
The MAGA man, 78, delivered on many of his promises to voters as he immediately withdrew from the Paris Climate Accords and World Health Organization, and signed to end government censorship of speech.
Trump signed dozens of orders and directives in what has been dubbed a "shock and awe" effort.
After staging one of the greatest political comebacks ever, Trump today vowed to usher in a "thrilling new era of national success."
And he insisted he was “saved by God to make America great again” after taking the oath of office in front of political elites, celebrities and influential billionaires in the Capitol Rotunda room.
It was the first time in decades the ceremony was held indoors as freezing temperatures grip Washington DC.
Trump said: "From this day forward, our country will flourish and be respected. I will very simply put America first."
Following the ceremony, Trump and wife Melania waved outgoing president Joe Biden and wife Jill goodbye as the choppered out of Washington DC.
In a jam-packed day, Trump enjoyed tea with the Bidens at the White House, his inauguration ceremony, and a luncheon.
Then he made his way to three different balls after the inauguration parade.
Trump stunned the world as he beat Kamala Harris to retake the White House.
The campaign saw him survive two assassination attempts and repeatedly weather legal storms, many of which Don raged were politically motivated.
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Jeff Bezos' fiancee blasted over outfit
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' fiancée Lauren Sanchez has been slammed for her inappropriate outfit at the presidential inauguration ceremony.
's racy attire raised eyebrows and caused a firestorm online as she appeared alongside at the Capitol Rotunda on Monday Trump's ceremony.
The former news anchor, 55, wore a revealing all-white pantsuit with an apparent lingerie-style top underneath.
The chest portion of Sanchez's white blazer was unbuttoned, exposing her white lace bra to the public.
Trump 'must make cost of victory too high for Putin'
Trump can end the war in Ukraine by driving up the cost of victory for Putin so it becomes insurmountable, the former secretary general of Nato has said.
Jens Stoltenberg said the quickest way to end the war is to lose - but that would not bring peace.
He told Sky News: "I don't think we can change Putin's mind - he still wants to control Ukraine - but I do think that we can change his calculus so that the price he has to pay for that is too high."
Stoltenberg said this could be achievable if the US and Nato send more weapons to Ukraine "so they can strengthen their position on the battlefield, and therefore also strengthen their hand at the future negotiating table".
Fans left speechless by Melania Trump & Usha Vance
During a quick flurry of action at the Commander-in-Chief Ball, Trump and the First Lady and Vance and the Second Lady shared a sweet dance center stage.
But viewers at home were stunned by the gowns the two women chose to wear.
"Melania Trump looks gorgeous! Love the dress!" a viewer wrote on X.
"Usha Vance is about to be my new obsession for these next four years omg," one X user said.
Do you have to touch the Bible to be sworn in?
Questions have been raised on social media over whether the president's hand must be touching the Bible to be sworn in.
Images show Trump with one hand up, while his other arm his by his side.
Traditionally, most presidents plant their hand on the Bible as they are sworn in.
But it doesn't matter whether their hand on on the Bible or not - it is the words themselves that confirm the appointment to office.
Trump and Vance take the stage
Vice President JD Vance and his wife, Usha, have joined the President and First Lady onstage at the Commander-in-Chief Ball.
The two couples shared a first dance.
Vance was wearing a black tux similar to Trump's, while his wife donned a sparkly strapless blue gown.
Trump appears at Commander-in-Chief Ball
The President and First Lady have arrived at their first ball of the evening.
Trump is wearing a traditional black tux.
Melania is clad in a strapless white gown with black embellishments.
Trump was expected to deliver remarks at all three balls.
Trump threatens China with tariffs
After sharing plans to impose a 60% tax on Chinese imports during his campaign, Trump said on Monday that there would be further conversations.
“We’re going to have meetings and calls with President Xi,” Trump said.
Tariffs coming to Mexico and Canada, Trump says
Another executive order signed by Trump during his first hours as president related to tariffs on Canada and Mexico.
Starting February 1, a 25% tariff is expected to go into effect.
Trump has not yet specified if, or how, he plans to tax Chinese imports.
Trump has left the White House
Donald Trump has left the White House.
He is believed to be en route to the three balls being held across Washington DC.
The balls vary in importance and each have different crowds of attendees.
First dances
Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are expected to appear at three different balls on Monday night.
They're slated to have a special first dance at each one.
The duo is expected to appear first at the Liberty Ball, followed by the Commander-in-Chief Ball, and then the Union Station Ball.
Billy Ray Cyrus' 'hot mess' performance
Taking to the stage at the Liberty Ball, Billy Ray Cyrus performed his hit song Old Town Road.
But the singer was plagued by technical issues and viewers didn't hold back.
"Major problems with the sound for Billy Rae Cyrus performance, if you could call it that. Super cringe. He was on stage playing his guitar with no sound and you could hear him jumping while he was trying to dance and play. Felt bad for the guy. Epic fail," someone wrote on X.
Protests erupt outside DC jail
On the heels of the news that Trump has pardoned January 6 protesters, a group rallied outside of a DC jail where some of those people were being held.
"So this is January 6th, these are the hostages, approximately 1500 were pardoned. Full pardon. You have about six commutations in there but we are doing further research. This is a big one. We hope they come out tonight," Trump said while signing the executive order.
But protesters and police were reportedly clashing and demanding the release of those incarcerated.
More on TikTok executive order
Trump also signed an executive order postponing the closure of TikTok, giving the app popular with Gen Z a stay of execution.
Under the order, TikTok has a 90-day extension before it is banned after it earlier disappeared from many users' app stores.
The administration said the order would give the Chinese-owned company time to find an American buyer.
More executive orders
Among the dozens of executive orders Trump signed in his first hours back in the White House was a mandate requiring federal workers to return to the office full-time.
Another order put a federal hiring freeze into effect.
Trump said that would be changed after he introduces a plan to reduce the size of the federal workforce.
Trump's tour continues
The inauguration day events are slated to continue late into the night.
After a full day that included the inauguration ceremony, parade, and tea with the outgoing president, Trump's day isn't quite over.
He is expected to appear at three different galas on Monday night, including the Liberty Ball, the Commander-in-Chief Ball, and lastly, the Union Station Ball.
Fetterman switching parties?
Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman came up during Hulk Hogan's interview with Fox News host Jesse Watters.
"The Democrats are stepping up, too," Hogan said while describing his excitement about Trump's new term.
Watters responded by sharing a rumor he heard about Fetterman, who "might actually switch parties."
"That's something that's been kicked around a little bit today," Watters continued.
Fetterman attended Trump's inauguration clad in a hoodie and shorts.
Hulk Hogan's 'Trumpamania'
Appearing on Fox News with host Jesse Watters, WWE star Hulk Hogan spoke about his exhaustion, but also excitement for Trump's return.
He then ripped off his shirt to reveal an undershirt emblazoned "Trumpamania."
"We've got Trumpamania running this country!" he said.
Hogan then fake tackled Watters, as the host said, "Love ya, Hulk man."
Undoing the Biden Administration's work
In the first hours of his second term, Trump revoked about 80 executive actions from former President Biden's administration.
Trump said that signing the orders was a way to "remove the cancer" that was the Biden administration.
The 47th President also withdrew from the Paris climate treaty and the World Health Organization.
Pelosi speaks out
After Trump signed an executive order pardoning around 1,500 January 6 protesters, former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi spoke out.
"The president’s actions are an outrageous insult to our justice system and the heroes who suffered physical scars and emotional trauma as they protected the Capitol, the Congress and the Constitution," she said.
Trump's Q&A ends
Trump held court for almost 40 minutes answering questions after signing executive orders in the Oval Office.
One of the last orders he signed removed the United States from the World Health Organization.
Trump has famously attacked the WHO's approach to the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic.
Podcaster falls off chair at inauguration
Podcaster Theo Von was caught on camera falling off of his chair at Donald Trump's inauguration.
The moment was captured by influencer and WWE star Logan Paul.
Podcaster falls off chair at inauguration
Podcaster Theo Von was caught on camera falling off of his chair at Donald Trump's inauguration.
The moment was captured by influencer and WWE star Logan Paul.
Ukraine deal 'ready'
Donald Trump has claimed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is ready to agree to a historic ceasefire agreement with Russia.
The new commander-in-chief also accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of "destroying Russia" by refusing to bring an end to the war.
President Trump had promised to end the Ukraine War on day one of his second term while on the campaign trail.
The three-year conflict in Ukraine is set to be one of the biggest foreign policy challenges of the new administration.
Trump speaks out about TikTok
"TikTok is worthless if I don't approve it," President Trump said at the Oval Office on Monday evening.
"If I don't do the deal it's worthless, worth nothing. If I do the deal it's worth maybe a trillion dollars."
He made the comments while signing an executive order allowing TikTok a 90-day extension to avoid it immediately being banned.
Trump confirms he will be meeting Vladimir Putin soon
The President did not confirm when he would do this.
He also claimed the war in Ukraine would never have started if he was president at the time.