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Following Vance's swearing-in, Chief Justice Roberts called upon Donald John Trump to take the presidential oath. With gravity and determination, Trump raised his right hand, mirroring the traditional military and political solemnities that precede such a momentous occasion.
Trump pledged to "faithfully execute the office of president of the United States," affirming his commitment to the nation. His vow included a promise to "preserve, protect and defend" the Constitution, reinforcing the critical trust placed in him by the American people. The oath concluded with a confirmed resolution, “So help me God,” marking the initiation of his presidency with an acknowledgment of a higher moral duty.