The moments that truly stole the show were those that involved Melania’s hat -- particularly during a less-than-smooth kiss with her husband.
President Donald Trump has declared that America's golden age "begins right now" as he was sworn back into office on a day that featured frigid weather, tech bros, a flurry of executive orders, and a surprise move by Joe Biden.
The trio of late night hosts also commented on Elon Musk's behavior ("a real-life comic book villain") and Big Tech's VIP presence at the Capitol: "Trump is selling the country to the highest bidder."
Here are the best-dressed guests and their looks from the inauguration ceremony of Donald Trump, newly sworn in as the USA's 47th president.
Donald Trump launched $TRUMP cryptocurrency, a meme coin, days before his inauguration. It quickly reached over $32 billion in value. Melania has now launched her own.
Donald and Melania Trump arrive at the White House ahead of the inauguration ceremony on Monday in Washington, D.C. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States by Chief Justice John Roberts in an inauguration ceremony inside the Capitol Rotunda on Monday.
For Sunday night’s Candlelight Dinner, Melania Trump showed some patriotism, wearing a black sequined Carolina Herrera long skirt, as well as a menswear-inspired Dolce & Gabbana tuxedo shirt, with a cummerbund and a floor-length tuxedo-style wool cape from Saint Laurent with duchess silk lapels.
During a speech at Capitol One Arena Monday following Donald Trump’s inauguration, Elon Musk appeared to deliver a Roman salute not once, but twice. The gesture is associated with Nazi Germany, and Musk was speaking triumphantly about Trump’s election victory when he made the salute.
On January 20, 2025, when Donald Trump took the oath as the 47th President of the United States, the internet, naturally, had a field day. However, it was not for policy or politics.
The first lady went patriotic at her husband’s swearing-in, wearing two U.S. fashion brands, while the new Cabinet stepped into the spotlight in sharp styles and fresh colors.
About 20,000 Trump supporters have gathered at Capital One Arena in Washington Monday afternoon, where Trump and Vice President JD Vance are expected to address the crowd later in the day. Trump is also expected to sign several executive actions at the area during his on-stage appearance.