Donald Trump announced “now the work begins” as he took the stage at his inaugural parade in Washington.
“You are now witnessing the dawn of America's golden age,” he declared to loud applause.
The president announced his intention to immediately sign pardons for those imprisoned as of January 6, work to return Israeli hostages and several other policy priorities.
Families of hostages from Israel attended the inauguration parade, including some whose relatives were still in captivity and others whose loved ones have died.
The family members take the stage and line up to shake Trump's hand.
Steve Witkoff, Trump's appointed special envoy for Middle East peace, began the speaking portion after Sunday's parade by celebrating the return of three Israeli hostages.
“To the former hostages here today, welcome home,” Trump said after being introduced by Witkoff.
By the time Trump arrived at the building, the crowd was growing anxious. People waiting for hours could be heard shouting “we want Trump” after waiting most of the afternoon as he packed up at the US Capitol.
Donald Trump announced that “now the work begins” as he took the stage at his inaugural parade in Washington
Families of hostages from Israel attended the inauguration parade, including some with relatives still in captivity and others whose loved ones have died
Ivanka Trump gestures as she arrives at the Capital One Arena after President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in
Melania Trump arrives and greets the crowd during an indoor presidential inauguration parade
Kai Madison Trump, the president's eldest grandchild, waves to the crowd
At times the military band would play and at other times people would try to get the wave going and eat snacks from the concession stand.
The announcer acknowledged that the format for a parade was different than what people are used to.
Trump's family members entered the room and stood in the front row of a three-row viewing box behind the stage as people clapped.
Barron Trump waved briefly to the crowd as his face appeared on the big screen above him. Eric Trump raised his fist as the crowd chanted his name and Ivanka Trump blew kisses.
Trump and the first lady, along with Vice President Vance and his family, all entered the arena through the crowd.
A few people along the aisle were allowed to greet the president directly as he entered the room.
Police and first responders from Butler County, PA started the parade as they paid tribute to Corey Comperatore who was killed in the Trump assassination attempt in July. Comperatore's fire jacket was worn during the parade and a moment of silence was held in his memory.
Others participating in the parade included the New York Military Academy, Palm Beach Police and Fire Rescue, the New York City Police Department Emerald Society Pipes and Drums, the Florida Firefighters Pipes and Drums and the Middletown, Ohio high school marching band, all of which marched. in a loop around the arena floor.
JD Vance received a warm welcome when he arrived with his wife Usha and young children
The president's youngest son was greeted by the adoring crowd at the Capital One Arena to cheers of “Barron, Barron, Barron”
Melania Trump greets audience members during the presidential parade
Barron Trump gestures to the crowd as he received a raucous welcome
Newly inaugurated president and vice president greet well-wishers, while JD Vance's son appears less than impressed
Vance graduated from Middletown High School in 2003. The community raised more than $140,000 through private donations and grants to send students from Vance's hometown to Washington.
After the inauguration was moved indoors, supporters who had traveled from across the country to Washington, D.C., waited in line from the night before to get into the Capital One Arena.
The arena hosted a viewing party for Trump's swearing-in ceremony before he headed to the event to kick off the official inaugural parade Monday afternoon.
Inside the arena, Trump fans were decked out in a sea of red MAGA hats and other Trump-branded apparel.
A number of people wore suits with star spangles and outfits decorated with the American flag, waving Trump signs and American flags despite the cold air flowing through the room.
During the ceremony, people in the largely packed arena watched the event on the large screens in the center of the room, while large red and gold electronic banners overhead displayed the words “60th Presidential Inauguration.”
When Trump, the first lady, his family and other MAGA favorites like Pete Hegseth, Elon Musk and Tulsi Gabbard appeared on screen, the crowd in the just over 20,000-seat arena cheered.
When President Biden, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, other Democrats and former Vice President Mike Pence appeared on the screens, Trump's supporters booed. Before Pence, a man could be heard shouting “traitor,” while before Clinton there were some chants of “lock her up.”
During Trump's inaugural address, lines about declaring a state of emergency at the border, there being only two genders, the US entering a “golden age” and the god saving his life were met with applause.
Eric Trump and Lara Trump attend a meeting on inauguration day for US President Donald Trump's second presidential term
Trump fans were decked out in lots of red MAGA hats and other Trump-branded clothing
A number of people wore suits with star spangles and outfits decorated with the American flag. They waved Trump signs and American flags despite the cold air flowing through the room
As the president escorted Biden out of Washington outside the capital, people could be heard chanting “na na na na, hey hey hey, goodbye.”
When Trump talked about Jan. 6 during his informal remarks after the ceremony, people in the arena stayed in their seats to watch. They laughed at his jokes, booed his critics when their names were mentioned, and remained enraptured by the speech that included some of his more popular phrases.
Peter Navarro, Kellyanne Conway, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and other Trump allies were in the arena to warm up the crowd ahead of Trump's remarks.
Elon Musk also appeared and said, “This is what victory feels like,” as he danced on stage.
He called it a 'fork in the road of human civilization'
“This one really mattered,” he said of the election, thanking Trump's supporters for “making it possible.”
“Thanks to you, the future of civilization is assured,” Musk said.
He also promised to “bring DOGE to Mars.”
Trump's swearing-in was televised from the Capital One Arena
MAGA fans gathered
More MAGA fans gathered to cheer on Trump and Vance
During his remarks, the crowd began chanting “Elon, Elon.”
He said he is super excited for the future and would commit to them.
“Man, I can't wait,” Musk said of the future.
Navarro praised fans for waiting in line in the cold Monday morning. He also talked about going to prison, but claimed that the people he met in prison had never done anything as bad as Dr. Anthony Fauci or Alvin Bragg.
Conway said the Trump sequel will be a “kicka** better than the original.” For the event, she wore the same red, white and blue coat she wore to Trump's first inauguration.
Congressman Ronny Jackson (R-Texas) talked about this being the best day ever and promised that Trump will “take it all back.”
Huckabee Sanders said it was surreal to be back in Washington. She said Republican Party governors held the line until Trump was back in the White House.
Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) called Trump's inauguration speech the best inauguration speech ever.
“We all did it,” said conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who took the stage to loud cheers.
