The moment Donald Trump became president of the United States

This is your official welcome to Trump's America, folks.

President Donald Trump was sworn in on the steps of the Captiol just before noon on Friday.

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Trump, the 45th president of the United States, extended his arms toward his family as he assumed the highest office in the country.

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The president began his inauguration speech by thanking past presidents in attendance, and expressed his gratitude to the American people.

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