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 danced to the YMCA alongside new Vice President JD Vance.
The President celebrated his first day back in the White House with a spree of executive orders that included a string of 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.
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.
He arrived to raucous cheers, chants and applause as he entered the Capital One Arena.
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."
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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 has enjoyed tea with the Bidens at the White House, his inauguration ceremony, and a luncheon.
There are still three balls set to come 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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Hundreds of people line up in front of the Capitol One Arena in DC to watch the inauguration viewing
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Rudy Giuliani arrives for the pre-inauguration church service
Rudy Giuliani, Trump's former personal attorney, has arrived at St John's Church in Washington DC.
Three days ago he settled in a defamation case filed against him by two Georgia election workers to the tune of $146million after accusing them of election fraud in 2020.
It was not clear how much of that he would have to pay out - or who paid what was likely an enormous amount of money as part of the settlement.
However it was reported that he was able to hang onto his luxury properties and belongings, including treasured Yankees World Series rings.
Former Associate Attorney General of the US Rudy Giuliani arrives for a service at St. Johnâs Church on Inauguration DayCredit: Reuters Trump's nominee for the Director of National Intelligence, former US Rep Tulsi Gabbard arrives at St. John's Church
Gabbard is seen arriving at the church for a service ahead of the inauguration.
Credit: Getty Elon Musk’s DOGE to be sued within minutes of Trump inauguration
A lawsuit against tech tycoon Musk's incoming government department is set to be filed mere minutes after Trump's inauguration today.
Trump appointed pal Musk to the brand new federal Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to slash budgets and cut costs.
In a filing seen by The Washington Post - law firm National Security Counselors is accusing the department of breaking a law that requires presidential advisory committees to follow rules.
DOGE has already set up base at Musk's SpaceX HQ in Washington DC - drawing up recommendations for where the federal budget can be cut.
The lawsuit claims it hasn't followed certain regulations like keeping regular meeting minutes, letting the public attend, filing certain documents with Congress and so on.
The suit reads: "DOGE is not exempted from FACA’s requirements."
In one of his final acts before leaving office later today, President Joe Biden has issued some eleventh hour pardons.
They preemptively cover people who could be targeted by Trump during his second term.
It includes all members of the House Select Committee who investigated the Capital Riots that happened on January 6 2021.
Biden has also pardoned General Mark Milley and Dr. Anthony Fauci, both opponents of Trump.
Trump has previously hinted at targeting his political enemies after returning to power.
He said in a statement early on Monday: "These public servants have served our nation with honor and distinction and do not deserve to be the targets of unjustified and politically motivated prosecutions."
How can I watch the inauguration?
In the US, all major news networks will broadcast Trump’s speech live and .
In the UK, the inauguration will be broadcast on BBC One from 3.30pm GMT and . Sky News, ITV and Channel 4 will also carry coverage of the inauguration.
In Australia, all major free-to-air TV networks will broadcast the inauguration as it happens. Coverage on the ABC, Seven, Nine, Ten and SBS begins between 2.30am and 3.30am AEDT on Tuesday, depending on the channel. Each will also have live streams on their apps and on YouTube via ABC News 24.
’s YouTube stream is available in many regions around the world. Or you can watch it on the , which will provide a globally available live stream.
You can also follow us here for all the latest updates throughout the day.
Trump transition less chaotic than 2017 – but still concerns
The Trump transition has been less chaotic than 2017 but the incoming team has been slow to do the basic things needed to take the reins of government, CNN is reporting.
Evan Perez : "At the Justice Department, in recent weeks they’ve been asking the Trump team to provide names of people arriving today to begin running the department. The Trump team has been slow to respond.
"That’s potentially a problem today if there’s a national security emergency and someone needs to be ready to sign FISA warrants."
A FISA warrant is a court order issued by the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court to wiretap someone suspected of spying for a foreign government
TikTok thanks Trump as it begins restoring service
TikTok has thanked Donald Trump as it began restoring services in the US on Sunday, after the incoming president said he would revive access to the app when he takes office later today.
In a message to users on Sunday, TikTok said: “As a result of President Trump’s efforts, TikTok is back in the U.S.”
The China-based app stopped working for US users late on Saturday before a law shutting it down on national security grounds took effect a day later.
At a pre-inauguration rally on Sunday night, Mr Trump told his supporters he would most likely give TikTok a 90-day reprieve from the ban after he takes office.
Credit: AP Pope message to Trump: 'No room for hatred'
Pope Francis has urged incoming United States president Donald Trump to lead a society with "no room for hatred" and to promote "peace and reconciliation among peoples".
In a message marking Trump's inauguration, the 88-year-old pontiff offered the incoming president "cordial greetings and the assurance of my prayers that Almighty God will grant you wisdom, strength and protection".
"It is my hope that under your leadership the American people will prosper and always strive to build a more just society, where there is no room for hatred, discrimination or exclusion," the head of the worldwide Catholic church added.
Pope Francis is pictured with Trump, below, at the Vatican in 2017. Also in attendance were Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner and Melania Trump.
When will Trump be sworn in as President?
Donald Trump will be sworn in at the US Capitol building in Washington DC about midday local time, after vice-president JD Vance takes the oath of office.
Credit: ALAMY Eric Trump attends pre-inauguration event with family
The president-elect's son was pictured at the event with his family in Washington DC on Sunday night.
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Donald Trump, watched by his wife Melania, gave a speech at a candlelight dinner at the National Building Museum in Washington DC on Sunday night.
Watch: footage of Donald Trump dancing with the Village People
Fist-pumping and swaying from side to side, the president-elect displayed his signature moves as he grooved on stage with the Village People last night ahead of his inauguration as President today.
Trump ends speech with his rallying cry and is then joined by the Village People
Watch: footage of Donald Trump dancing with The Village People
Fist-pumping and swaying from side to side, the president-elect displayed his signature moves as he grooved on stage with The Village People last night ahead of his inauguration as President today.
Trump ends speech with his rallying cry and is then joined by the Village PeopleFresh row between US and UK threatens 'special relationship'
A fresh row has broken out between America and the UK after a leading Labour figure implied the incoming president was a "fascist"
Sir Keir Starmer, the Prime Minister of the UK, spoke last night of Britain’s “unshakeable” bond with America as he scrambled to deflate a fresh row with Donald Trump.
On the eve of the inauguration, No 10 had to slap down Sadiq Khan, the mayor of London, pictured below, for implying the incoming President was a “fascist”.
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Credit: Alamy Trump vows to sign 'close to 100' executive orders today
In a show of strength, Donald Trump has vowed to sign “close to 100” executive orders within hours of taking office later today.
The directives are set to include actions to curb immigration, increase import tariffs, halt US government diversity policies and deregulate sectors including energy and cryptocurrencies.
The role of the Department of Government Efficiency - to be led by Elon Musk, pictured with his son X and Trump at the pre-inauguration rally on Sunday night, below - will also be outlined, US media is reporting.
An executive order is a written order issued by the president to the federal government that does not need congressional approval.
Credit: REUTERS In pictures: more images coming in from Washington
Here is a selection of pictures arriving in the wires from Washington DC over the past two days – including this one of sweatshirts emblazoned with the logos: "My revenge will be success" and "Daddy's Home".
Credit: MEGA Watch: Trump vows to 'take back our country' at rally
Donald Trump says he intends to 'take back' the US as he addressed thousands of supporters at a pre-inauguration rally in Washington DC on Sunday night.
Donald Trump vows to ‘take back our country’ as he addresses supporters at inauguration rally on eve of return to power'Ring of steel' around Trump
Thousands of police, soldiers and FBI agents will form an impenetrable “ring of steel” around Trump and world leaders as officials brace for “the worst” at the inauguration.
Two FBI command centres, a cloud of drones and 30 miles of "unclimbable" fencing will bolster the fortress security operation as the threat of terrorism overshadows the event.
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In pictures: weather forces ceremony indoors as temperatures plummet
Here are some of the best pics from Donald Trump's MAGA rally at the Capital One Arena in Washington DC on Sunday.
The rally was held one day before Trump's inauguration ceremony today, which has been moved inside the US Capitol as temperatures are expected to be the coldest in 40 years.
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Plenty of famous faces including Tesla tycoon Elon Musk, British Reform MP Nigel Farage and embattled boxer Conor McGregor also made an appearance at the event
Musk's toddler, X, even ran onto the stage and danced as his billionaire dad gave a speech.
Farage was pictured speaking to McGregor at the event, below.
Credit: AP Protests in Manila at Trump inauguration
Protesters have gathered near to the US embassy in Manila today during an anti-US demonstration in the Philippines.
The protesters staged a demonstration ahead of the inauguration of US president-elect Donald Trump and to oppose US military bases in the Philippines
Credit: EPA Thousands of fans attend pre-inauguration event
Thousands of Trump fans and celebrities filled the almost 20,000 seats at the stadium in Washington DC.
During his speech Trump vowed to immediately sign over 200 executive orders on a range of issues from cryptocurrency to Artificial Intelligence to gender debates.
He also promised to build an Iron Dome air defence system and bring global conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East to an end.
