Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, capping a political comeback that is likely to see sweeping changes to America’s domestic policies and alliances around the world.
On a cold, wintery afternoon in the nation’s capital, Trump took the oath of office inside the Rotunda of the Capitol building after the ceremony was moved inside due to frigid temperatures; a moment observed by outgoing President Joe Biden who departs the White House and a career in public office spanning 5 decades.
The peaceful transfer of power is a long tradition in the country, one upended when Trump refused to concede his election loss to Biden four years ago or attend his inauguration.
Trump’s November election victory undercuts the legal peril he faced including as a convicted felon and several federal indictments that were unable to proceed as he now promises a thrilling new …