Donald Trump becomes 45th president as protests against his
inauguration turn violent in Washington, DC. Donald Trump, a 70-year-old former reality TV star, pledged to protect US borders and create jobs [EPA] Donald Trump has been officially sworn in as the 45th president of the United States, ushering in a new political era.
The inauguration took place outside
US Capitol in Washington, DC, on
Friday, as protesters clashed with
police nearby.
"Together, we will determine the
course of America and the world for
many, many years to come," Trump
said in his inaugural speech.
"We will face challenges, we will
confront hardships, but we will get
the job done."
The Republican president added: "For too long, a small group in our
nation's capital has reaped the
rewards of government. Washington
flourished, but the people did not
share in its wealth."He also pledged to unite the world against "radical Islam". Source; Aljazzera News
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