Donald Trump is officially back in the Oval Office, proving that sequels aren’t just for Marvel movies. The 78-year-old businessman-turned-politician-turned-businessman-turned-politician (keep up, it’s a lot) took the presidential oath Monday afternoon (January 20) in the iconic Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
His sidekick for this latest political escapade, JD Vance, also got his shiny new title as Vice President. JD, by the way, is probably still googling “What exactly does a VP do?” but that’s for another day.
Melania Trump, ever the fashionista, stood by holding the Bible. Some say it’s the same one from his first inauguration; others claim it’s a decoy. Regardless, it looked great with her outfit. Chief Justice John Roberts was back in action, proving once again he’s got one of the most stressful jobs in the nation.
A Family Affair
Donald’s crew showed up like they were attending the season finale of The Real Housewives of D.C. The Trump kids—Tiffany, Ivanka, Barron, Donald Jr., and Eric—flanked their dad like a human wall of carefully curated Instagram feeds. Ivanka’s husband, Jared Kushner, looked polished as ever, while Eric’s wife, Lara, and Tiffany’s husband, Michael Boulos, added to the VIP vibes.
Meanwhile, JD Vance’s wife, Usha, was spotted looking both proud and slightly bewildered, as one does when their spouse becomes the VP of a country known for its plot twists.
A Presidential Photo Op (Because Why Not?)
Before sealing the deal with the oath, Trump struck a pose with the outgoing duo, Joe and Jill Biden, in front of the White House. It was like one of those awkward family Christmas photos where everyone is smiling but secretly counting down the seconds to be done.
Outgoing VP Kamala Harris and her husband Doug Emhoff were also on hand to shake hands, exchange pleasantries, and probably mutter, “Good luck, you’ll need it” under their breaths.
What’s Next?
As Trump settles back into the White House, we can only wonder what’s on the horizon—besides late-night tweets, of course. One thing’s for sure: love him or not, the man knows how to keep things… interesting. Stay tuned, America.
