Donald J. Trump has been sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, taking office on January 20, 202512. This marks Trump's second term as president, following his previous tenure as the 45th president from 2017 to 20211. Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election over Democratic incumbent vice president Kamala Harris led to his return to the White House2.

Key points about Trump's second presidency:

1. Trump is the second president in U.S. history to serve nonconsecutive terms, after Grover Cleveland2.

2. At 78 years old at the time of his inauguration, Trump is the oldest individual to assume the presidency2.

3. Having won both the 2016 and 2024 elections, Trump is not eligible for a third term due to the 22nd Amendment2.

4. The inauguration ceremony took place on January 20, 2025, where Trump was officially sworn in as the 47th president3.

5. In his inaugural address, Trump emphasized putting "America first," reclaiming sovereignty, restoring safety, and rebalancing the scales of justice3.

Trump's return to the presidency has been met with various reactions from different groups and organizations. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has stated that their work begins now, indicating their commitment to monitoring and potentially challenging Trump's policies and actions during his second term4.

As the 47th president, Trump aims to build upon his previous term's policies and initiatives, with a focus on issues such as border security, trade, energy policy, and government reform35.