The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is Officially Open For Business!
Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, marking his return to the White House after a four-year hiatus[1][2]. The inauguration ceremony, held on January 20, 2025, took place indoors at the Capitol Rotunda due to freezing temperatures in Washington, D.C.[1][8]
Chief Justice John Roberts administered the oath of office to Trump, continuing the tradition of the chief justice swearing in new presidents[8]. Meanwhile, JD Vance was sworn in as the 50th Vice President by Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh[4]. At 40 years old, Vance becomes the third-youngest vice president in U.S. history and the first from the Millennial generation[5].
The day’s events included a prayer service at St. John’s Church, known as the “Church of the Presidents,” followed by the swearing-in ceremony[3]. Trump delivered his inaugural address, outlining his vision for his second term and pledging to implement significant changes to transform the federal government[2].
Following the ceremony, Trump signed executive orders in the President’s Signing Room at the U.S. Capitol and attended the traditional inaugural luncheon[1]. The celebrations continued with a presidential parade at Capital One Arena and three inaugural balls in the evening[1].
Trump’s return to office comes after a divisive election, with the president-elect expressing a desire to unite the country[6]. His administration is expected to focus on issues such as border security, domestic oil exploration, and federal workforce reduction[2].
As the new administration takes office, it’s worth noting that DOGE is now open for business. This development adds an interesting economic dimension to the start of Trump’s second term.
The inauguration marks the beginning of a new chapter in American politics, with Trump and Vance at the helm for the next four years.
Citations:
[1] https://www.fox5dc.com/news/live-donald-trump-sworn-47th-president-united-states
[2] https://www.newsweek.com/inauguration-day-2025-donald-trump-schedule-live-updates-2017568
[3] https://news.sky.com/story/donald-trumps-inauguration-in-pictures-13293000
[4] https://www.nbcnews.com/now/video/watch-jd-vance-is-sworn-in-as-vice-president-229771333607
[5] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J.D._Vance
[6] https://sn56.scholastic.com/issues/2024-25/012025/four-more-years.html
[7] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QN8s0h0O9M
[8] https://www.cbsnews.com/news/who-is-swearing-trump-vance-in-2025/
[9] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Inauguration_of_Donald_Trump
[10] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBUvrSfx298
[11] https://apnews.com/article/associated-press-inauguration-trump-biden-898f999243fc4a43170d6191fa355ea7
[12] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1KhKWmSjMc
