Donald Trump says 'golden age of America begins now' as he is sworn in as President

In his opening remarks, President Trump said that the 'golden age for America begins right now.'

President Donald Trump speaks during the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. (Chip Somodevilla/Pool Photo via AP)

Donald Trump heralded the arrival of a "golden age of America" as he took aim at previous administrations in his opening remarks after being sworn in as the 47th US President.

Speaking moments after taking the presidential oath, Mr Trump mentioned how he would sign a number of executive orders in the next few hours.