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In US 60th Presidential Inauguration Ceremony, Trump Makes A Comeback

President Donald Trump took office on Monday - January 20 after his landslide victory against Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential elections. On his first day, Trump signed several executive orders as he moves to complete his vow to "make America great again."

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US President-elect Donald Trump takes the oath of office | Photo: Saul Loeb/Pool photo via AP

US President-elect Donald Trump takes the oath of office during the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington.

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US Vice President-elect JD Vance, left, takes oath | Photo: Kevin Lamarque/Pool Photo via AP

US Vice President-elect JD Vance, left, takes oath as his wife Usha Vance watches during the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington.

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Donald Trump speaks after taking the oath | Photo: Kenny Holston/The New York Times via AP, Pool

US President Donald Trump speaks after taking the oath of office at the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington.

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USA 60th Presidential Inauguration | Photo: @realDonaldTrump via PTI

US President Donald Trump after taking the oath of office during the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol, in Washington.

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Donald Trump signs an executive order | Photo: AP/Evan Vucci

US President Donald Trump signs an executive order on TikTok in the Oval Office of the White House.

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US President Donald Trump | Photo: AP/Evan Vucci

US President Donald Trump signs an executive order as he attends an indoor Presidential Inauguration parade event at Capital One Arena in Washington.

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Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton and George W. Bush | Photo: Shawn Thew/Pool photo via AP

From left, former US President Bill Clinton, former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and former US President George W. Bush, speak following the 60th Presidential Inauguration for President Donald Trump, in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington.

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Joe Biden, Jill Biden, Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff | Photo: AP/Alex Brandon

US President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden greet Vice President Kamala Harris and second gentleman Doug Emhoff upon their arrival at the White House in Washington.

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Eric Trump, Jared Kushner, Ivanka Trump and Donald Trump Jr | Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Pool Photo via AP

From left, Eric Trump, Jared Kushner, Ivanka Trump and Donald Trump Jr., arrive before the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington.

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Elon Musk | Photo: AP/Susan Walsh

Elon Musk arrives on stage to speak at an indoor Presidential Inauguration parade event in Washington.

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Elise Stefanik, Vivek Ramaswamy and Kristi Noem | Photo: Kevin Lamarque/Pool Photo via AP

Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., from left, Vivek Ramaswamy and South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem listen as US President Donald Trump speaks after taking the oath of office at the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington.

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Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth | Photo: AP/Alex Brandon

Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth attends the Commander in Chief Ball in Washington, after the 60th Presidential Inauguration.

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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt | Photo: AP/Evan Vucci

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt watches as President Donald Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington.

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Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Sundar Pichai and Elon Musk | Photo: AP/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, Pool

Guests including Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Sundar Pichai and Elon Musk, arrive before the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington.

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Rupert Murdoch | Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Pool Photo via AP

Rupert Murdoch arrives before the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington.

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Melania Trump, Donald Trump, JD Vance and Usha Vance | Photo: AP/Ben Curtis

From left, first lady Melania Trump, US President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance attend the Commander in Chief Ball, part of the 60th Presidential Inauguration in Washington.

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Donald Trump and Melania Trump | Photo: AP/Evan Vucci

US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive on stage to dance at the Commander in Chief Ball, part of the 60th Presidential Inauguration in Washington.

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Jason Aldean performs at the Liberty Ball | Photo: AP/Julia Demaree Nikhinson

Jason Aldean performs at the Liberty Ball during the 60th Presidential Inauguration at the Washington Convention Center in Washington.

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Kid Rock | Photo: AP/Alex Brandon

Kid rock attends the Commander in Chief Ball in Washington, after the 60th Presidential Inauguration.

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Donald Trump and Melania Trump dance at the Commander in Chief Ball | Photo: AP/Alex Brandon

US President Donald Trump, left, and first lady Melania Trump dance at the Commander in Chief Ball in Washington.

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Cheerleaders perform during Trump Inauguration | Photo: AP/Evan Vucci

Cheerleaders perform as President Donald Trump attends an indoor Presidential Inauguration parade event at Capital One Arena in Washington.

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