Donald Trump became the 45th president of United States on Friday, ushering in a new political era that is cheered and feared in equal measure. Khaleej Times brings you the latest from Washington DC. (All timings are in UAE time). 9:40 PM Newly-appointed US President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence send off their outgoing counterparts - Barack Obama and Joe Biden.
Donald Trump takes oath as the 45th president of United States, ushering in a new political era that is cheered and feared in equal measure. Here are the highlights from his speech. "I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States." "A new national pride will lift our sights and heal our divisions. It's time to remember that old wisdom our soldiers will never forget. That whether we are black or brown or white we all bleed the same red blood of patriots. "We must think big and dream even bigger. l will no longer accept politicians who are all talk and no action, constantly complaining, but never doing anything abut it." "The time for empty talk is over, now arrives the hour for action. Do not allow anyone to tell you that it cannot be done." "When you open your heart to patriotism, there is no room for prejudice." "We will unite the civilised world against radical Islamic terrorism, which we will eradicate completely from the face of the earth." "We will get our people off welfare and back to work. We will follow two simple rules, buy American and hire American." "I will fight for your with every breath in my body and I will never ever let you down. America will start winning again and winning like never ever before." "We've made other countries rich while the wealth, strength and confidence of our country has dissipated over the horizon. One by one, the factories have left our shores. "The wealth of our middle class has been ripped from their homes and redistributed all across the world. "From this day forward its going to be only America first, America first!" "This American carnage stops right here and stops right now!" "This is your day, this is your celebration, and this, the United States of America, is your country. "The forgotten men and woman of our country will be forgotten no longer. Everyone is listening to you now. "What truly matters is not which party controls our government. But whether our country is controlled by the people." "We are transferring power from Washington DC and giving it back to you, the people. Washington flourished, but the people did not share in its wealth." WATCH:
8:50 PM
Mike Pence takes oath as US Vice President. Clarence Thomas, Supreme Court justice, administers the oath of office to Mike Pence.
8:40 PM
The Associated Press has released a photo of Trump and Obama shaking hands.
PHOTO: President-elect Donald Trump shakes hands with President Obama before the 58th Presidential Inauguration. https://t.co/12141kC2da - The Associated Press (@AP) January 20, 2017
8:35 PM
Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony gets underway at the US Capitol.
Barack Obama and Donald Trump arrive at the US Capitol where the president-elect will be sworn in as the United States' 45th head of state. Obama and his wife Michelle left the White House for the last time after hosting Trump and the incoming first lady Melania for a traditional tea and coffee. The two couples travelled in a joint motorcade for the 2.5 miles (four kilometers) down Pennsylvania Avenue to the inauguration ceremony at the Capitol.
TIME has tweeted a video of Trump supporters clashing with anti-Trump protestors. Police fired gas to disperse protesters after stones were thrown and windows broken in Washington ahead of Donald Trump's presidential inauguration. As Trump's supporters and dignitaries gathered on the National Mall for the ceremony, opponents marched in nearby streets and were confronted by a heavy police presence.
The White House on Twitter made one last message to the outgoing president Obama. This was followed by reports of Obama leaving the Oval Office for the last time as well as talks of Melania Trump's dress.
Dan Scavino Jr, Trump's Director of Social Media, tweeted out a photo of the First Family visiting a church to mark the beginning of their inauguration day activities. Read the full story here
Outgoing President Barack Obama, using the official Twitter account of the President (@POTUS) made a series of tweets - the last ones as Trump is poised to take the oath of office.
It's been the honor of my life to serve you. You made me a better leader and a better man. - President Obama (@POTUS) January 20, 2017
I won't stop; I'll be right there with you as a citizen, inspired by your voices of truth and justice, good humor, and love. - President Obama (@POTUS) January 20, 2017
As we look forward, I want our first steps to reflect what matters most to you. Share your thoughts with me at https://t.co/fGUxlpLVue. - President Obama (@POTUS) January 20, 2017
I'm still asking you to believe - not in my ability to bring about change, but in yours. I believe in change because I believe in you. - President Obama (@POTUS) January 20, 2017
4:31 PM
It all begins today! I will see you at 11:00 A.M. for the swearing-in. THE MOVEMENT CONTINUES - THE WORK BEGINS! - Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 20, 2017
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