He also said he would rename the Gulf of Mexico “the Gulf of America” and promised to seize the Panama Canal. “We’re taking it back,” he said.
A day of firsts: Trump, 78, became the oldest person ever inaugurated as U.S. president, eclipsing Joe Biden, who was five months younger when he took the oath four years ago. Trump also became only the second U.S. president to reclaim the White House after being defeated for re-election, joining Grover Cleveland. He is the first felon to hold office.
Last acts: Biden issued a last-minute wave of pre-emptive pardons to protect people who might be targeted by Trump’s promised “retribution” campaign. He also pardoned five members of his family.
Spoken words: Trump spoke more than 2,800 words during his Inaugural Address. Here are the most frequently used ones.
First family: Trump’s relatives return to Washington with more support — and a far better understanding of how to wield their soft power.
