Joe Biden sworn in as he replaces Donald Trump as US president

Joe Biden said “this is America’s day” and “democracy’s day” as he delivered his first speech as president of the United States.

Joe Biden is sworn in as U.S. President during his inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2021 in Washington, DC. Picture: Alex Wong/Getty Images

Joe Biden has been sworn in as the 46th president of of the United States.

After thanking those present at the inauguration, Mr Biden said: “This is America’s day, this is democracy’s day.”