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In pictures: The second inauguration of US President Donald Trump

This inauguration served up a few memorable images.

LAST UPDATE | 21 Jan

A NUMBER OF images caught the eye throughout the various events of Donald Trump’s inauguration in Washington today. 

From intriguing fashion choices, to a celebrity and billionaire riddled guest list, and even a gesture that to many observers looked a lot like a fascist salute, this inauguration served up a few memorable images.

The inauguration ceremony took place in the US Capitol today due to freezing temperatures in Washington. There was then a series of other events and speeches around the capital city. 

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Donald Trump being sworn in during his inauguration ceremony. Strangely enough, he did not place his hand on the Bible.

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Donald Trump pointed to Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts after taking the oath of office during the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington.

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President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump departed after the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington.

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People marched to protest some proposed agendas in President Donald Trump’s administration in Washington, D.C.

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Supporters of Donald Trump gathered at the Capital One Arena in the heavy rain and snowfall for his Make America Great Again (MAGA) Victory Rally in Washington D.C. yesterday. 

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President Donald Trump took part in a signing ceremony in the President’s Room after the 60th Presidential Inauguration.

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First Lady Melania Trump bowed her head during the 60th Presidential inauguration ceremony. Her wardrobe choices caused a stir among onlookers online, especially her hat. 

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Members of the Trump family, his cabinet picks and some of the world’s richest men applauded US President Donald Trump at his inauguration. Those pictured included Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Meta owner Mark Zuckerberg and Google CEO Sundar Pichai. 

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Trump greeted supporters as he arrived at an indoor Presidential Inauguration parade event in the Capital One Arena in Washington.

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During a speech to Trump supporters at the Capital One Arena in Washington, Tesla and SpaceX owner Elon Musk made a straight-arm salute to the crowd. Many observers have noted how similar it was to a Nazi salute.

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Meanwhile, in Mexico, people held an anti-fascism protest outside the United States embassy in Mexico City.

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Donald and Melania Trump later attended the Commander-in-Chief ball, the first of three balls they stopped by that evening.

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Trump used a sabre to cut a cake at the Commander-in-Chief ball.

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At the Liberty ball, Donald and Melania Trump were joined by Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance.

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The last of the three balls was the Starlight ball.

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There were anti-Trump protests in London outside the Houses of Parliament and Downing Street on the evening of the inauguration.

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And in the morning, the story of the day played out across the front pages of newspapers all around the world.

- Additional reporting by Lauren Boland

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    Oct 26th 2018, 7:14 PM

    Piers Morgan doesn’t seem to mind being called a wnaker if it means a 50 quid donation for fighting cancer.

    Which seems quite reasonable of him.

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    Oct 26th 2018, 7:14 PM

    I do it for nothing . he’s a NOB

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    Oct 26th 2018, 7:15 PM

    I just insulted Piers Morgan for free, after you call him a #megabollox or a #giantdouche, simply tell him you donated 50 quid.

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    Oct 26th 2018, 8:11 PM

    Amazing, and for a good cause too!

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    Oct 26th 2018, 8:33 PM

    Well done everyone for completely killing the craic here.

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    Oct 27th 2018, 12:55 AM

    @Dermot Quinn:
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    Oct 26th 2018, 8:24 PM

    Twitter can give an outlet for so much that would go unnoticed. Or unreported like.
    “Ahhh so nice. They want our protections with billions for NATO but wanted to spend billions with those they want protection from. @realDonaldTrump said that doesn’t work for the US and got what he wanted.
    It’s so nice to have an actual leader… one with common sense & resolve!”

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    Oct 26th 2018, 8:46 PM

    @Tom Molloy: you know quotes don’t work unless you say who you’re quoting right? PS given recent developments in Saudi this wouldn’t be the best quote about Trump to use.

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    Oct 26th 2018, 8:57 PM

    @Tom Molloy: ah Tom, Tom, you sad sad yoke, nobody cares about your fixation on don turnip anymore, we all know what your purpose is and it’s so so failing and so low IQ, (see what I did there

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    Oct 26th 2018, 7:57 PM

    I promote this. That man is a self serving pig

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