Donald Trump sworn in as the 47th President of the United States
Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on 20 January 2025 in the Great Rotunda, with Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. administering the oath.
Summary
Donald John Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on 20 January 2025 at the inaugural ceremony held in the Great Rotunda, according to the US Congressional Record. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court John G. Roberts Jr. administered the presidential oath, while Associate Justice Brett Kavanaugh administered the vice-presidential oath to James David (JD) Vance. Trump was introduced at the ceremony as the 45th and the 47th President. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Trump on his inauguration and said he looked forward to working closely together again.
Key facts
- Date
- 20 January 2025
- Venue
- Great Rotunda (inaugural ceremony)
- Presidential oath by
- Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr.
- Vice President
- JD Vance – oath by Associate Justice Brett Kavanaugh
- Position
- 45th and 47th President
- India
- PM Modi congratulated Trump
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Who administered the presidential oath to Donald Trump on 20 January 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr.
Congressional Record: Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. administered the presidential oath.
Consider the following statements about the US inauguration on 20 January 2025: 1. Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President. 2. The vice-presidential oath to JD Vance was administered by Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. 3. The ceremony was held in the Great Rotunda. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 3 only
Congressional Record: Trump was sworn in as the 47th President in the Great Rotunda; Associate Justice Brett Kavanaugh, not the Chief Justice, administered Vance's oath.
Who administered the vice-presidential oath to JD Vance on 20 January 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Associate Justice Brett Kavanaugh
Congressional Record: Associate Justice Brett Kavanaugh administered the vice-presidential oath to James David Vance.