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Nick Miles 0:42

This is the Global News Podcast from the BBC World Service. I'm Nick Miles, and in this special edition recorded at 18 Hours GMT on Monday 20th January, Donald J. Trump has been inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States.

BBC Announcer 0:59

It is my honour and pleasure to introduce to you the 45th and the 47th President of the United States of America, Donald J. Trump.

Nick Miles 1:16

He's only the second person in history to be elected to two non-consecutive terms. We have Donald Trump's swearing-in ceremony and his inauguration speech with analysis from our North America correspondent. The United States has a new commander-in-chief. Donald Trump was sworn in a short time ago as the country's 47th president in the ornate surroundings of the Rotunda in Washington's Capitol building. At the age of 78, he overtakes his predecessor, Joe Biden, as the oldest US president to take office. It was just after midday local time that Mr Trump took the oath on the Bible.

Donald Trump 1:57

Please raise your right hand and repeat after me. I, Donald John Trump, do solemnly swear. I, Donald John Trump, do solemnly swear. That I will faithfully execute. That I will faithfully execute. The office of President of the United States. The office of President of the United States. And will, to the best of my ability. and will to the best of my ability preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States. So help me God. Congratulations, Mr. President.

Nick Miles 2:44

Earlier, J.D. Vance was sworn in as vice president. At 40, he's the third youngest vice president in US history. The ceremony was held indoors as the US Capitol shivers in sub-zero temperatures. Nonetheless, thousands of spectators took their seats in an outdoor arena where they watched a live stream of the inauguration and President Trump's inaugural address. In it, he set out his goals for the next four years and called for a revolution of consciousness.

Donald Trump 3:14

The golden age of America begins right now. From this day forward, our country will flourish and be respected again all over the world. We will be the envy of every nation and we will not allow ourselves to be taken advantage of any longer. During every single day of the Trump administration, I will very simply put America first. Our sovereignty will be reclaimed. Our safety will be restored. The scales of justice will be rebalanced. The vicious, violent, and unfair weaponization of the Justice Department and our government will end. And our top priority will be to create a nation that is proud, prosperous, and free. America will soon be greater, stronger, and far more exceptional than ever before. But first, we must be honest about the challenges we face.

Donald Trump 4:36

While they are plentiful, they will be annihilated by this great momentum that the world is now witnessing in the United States of America. As we gather today, our government confronts a crisis of trust. For many years, a radical and corrupt establishment has extracted power and wealth from our citizens while the pillars of our society lay broken and seemingly in complete disrepair. All of this will change starting today. From this moment on, America's decline is over. Over the past eight years, I have been tested and challenged more than any president in our 250-year history, and I've learned a lot along the way. Those who wish to stop our cause have tried to take my freedom and indeed to take my life.

Donald Trump 5:29

Just a few months ago in a beautiful Pennsylvania field, an assassin's bullet ripped through my ear. But I felt then and believe even more so now that my life was saved for a reason. I was saved by God to make America great again. It is my hope that our recent presidential election will be remembered as the greatest and most consequential election in the history of our country.