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| Trump inauguration: President vows to end 'American carnage' | Trump inauguration: President vows to end 'American carnage' |
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| President Donald Trump has painted a bleak picture of a broken country after being sworn in as US president. | President Donald Trump has painted a bleak picture of a broken country after being sworn in as US president. |
| He spoke of abandoned factories, rampant crime and a failed education system, pledging that his presidency would bring about change. | He spoke of abandoned factories, rampant crime and a failed education system, pledging that his presidency would bring about change. |
| "This American carnage stops right here and stops right now," President Trump said on the steps of the Capitol. | "This American carnage stops right here and stops right now," President Trump said on the steps of the Capitol. |
| Thousands of Trump supporters travelled across the country to witness the occasion from the National Mall. | Thousands of Trump supporters travelled across the country to witness the occasion from the National Mall. |
| The moment marks the end of an improbable journey for the property tycoon after a campaign marked by controversy. | The moment marks the end of an improbable journey for the property tycoon after a campaign marked by controversy. |
| Shortly after the ceremony Mr Trump was seen signing his first official actions as the 45th president. | Shortly after the ceremony Mr Trump was seen signing his first official actions as the 45th president. |
| He sent his Cabinet nominations to the Senate as well as a signed a proclamation for a national day of patriotism, according to Press Secretary Sean Spicer. | He sent his Cabinet nominations to the Senate as well as a signed a proclamation for a national day of patriotism, according to Press Secretary Sean Spicer. |
| He also signed into law a waiver allowing retired Marine General James Mattis, his pick for defence secretary, to serve in the post. | He also signed into law a waiver allowing retired Marine General James Mattis, his pick for defence secretary, to serve in the post. |
| The Senate has voted overwhelmingly to approve retired Marine general John Kelly as Mr Trump's secretary of Homeland Security. | The Senate has voted overwhelmingly to approve retired Marine general John Kelly as Mr Trump's secretary of Homeland Security. |
| The change of hands was reflected on the White House website, which was scrubbed of Mr Obama's policies and replaced with Mr Trump's new agenda. | The change of hands was reflected on the White House website, which was scrubbed of Mr Obama's policies and replaced with Mr Trump's new agenda. |
| The Trump administration has only listed six issues on the website: energy, foreign policy, jobs and growth, military, law enforcement and trade deals. | The Trump administration has only listed six issues on the website: energy, foreign policy, jobs and growth, military, law enforcement and trade deals. |
| Critics pointed out the revamped site made no mention of civil rights, LGBT rights, healthcare or climate change. | Critics pointed out the revamped site made no mention of civil rights, LGBT rights, healthcare or climate change. |
| Mr Trump briefly spoke at a Capitol luncheon to thank his Democratic opponent Hillary Clinton and her husband, former President Bill Clinton, urging them to rise to applause. | Mr Trump briefly spoke at a Capitol luncheon to thank his Democratic opponent Hillary Clinton and her husband, former President Bill Clinton, urging them to rise to applause. |
| In his inaugural address, he promised to be the voice of the "forgotten people", ignored by Washington politicians. | In his inaugural address, he promised to be the voice of the "forgotten people", ignored by Washington politicians. |
| Today, he said, was "the day the people became rulers of this nation again". | Today, he said, was "the day the people became rulers of this nation again". |
| "I will fight for you with every breath left in my body and I will never ever let you down," said President Trump after Chief Justice John Roberts administered the oath. | "I will fight for you with every breath left in my body and I will never ever let you down," said President Trump after Chief Justice John Roberts administered the oath. |
| "America will start winning again, winning like never before. | "America will start winning again, winning like never before. |
| "We will bring back our jobs, bring back our borders, bring back our wealth and we will bring back our dreams." | "We will bring back our jobs, bring back our borders, bring back our wealth and we will bring back our dreams." |
| The big experiment - Anthony Zurcher, BBC News, Washington | The big experiment - Anthony Zurcher, BBC News, Washington |
| If Donald Trump's speech at the Republican National Convention was billed as "midnight in America" - a pessimistic view of the current conditions in the US - then his message on inauguration day was that it's always darkest before the dawn. | If Donald Trump's speech at the Republican National Convention was billed as "midnight in America" - a pessimistic view of the current conditions in the US - then his message on inauguration day was that it's always darkest before the dawn. |
| In an address that was tonally consistent with candidate Trump's campaign rhetoric, the president railed against a Washington elite that flourished while the American people suffered. | In an address that was tonally consistent with candidate Trump's campaign rhetoric, the president railed against a Washington elite that flourished while the American people suffered. |
| Early reports were that Mr Trump would offer a non-ideological appeal for national unity - and there were motions in that direction at times toward the end of his speech. This address, however, was very much aimed at his supporters - uniting the people with pitchforks against an out-of-touch establishment. | Early reports were that Mr Trump would offer a non-ideological appeal for national unity - and there were motions in that direction at times toward the end of his speech. This address, however, was very much aimed at his supporters - uniting the people with pitchforks against an out-of-touch establishment. |
| American voters - at least ones in enough states to form an Electoral College majority - have taken a chance on Mr Trump. His presidency will be a remarkable experiment for American democracy, as it's clear after this speech that Mr Trump intends to govern as he campaigned. | American voters - at least ones in enough states to form an Electoral College majority - have taken a chance on Mr Trump. His presidency will be a remarkable experiment for American democracy, as it's clear after this speech that Mr Trump intends to govern as he campaigned. |
| The new president has set the stage. He has four years to make his supporters proud and prove all the doubters wrong. | The new president has set the stage. He has four years to make his supporters proud and prove all the doubters wrong. |
| Read Anthony's piece in full | Read Anthony's piece in full |
| President Trump and Vice-President Mike Pence waved goodbye as the Bidens and Obamas left the Capitol. | President Trump and Vice-President Mike Pence waved goodbye as the Bidens and Obamas left the Capitol. |
| The Obamas held hands as they boarded a military helicopter that took them to Joint Base Andrews in Maryland. | The Obamas held hands as they boarded a military helicopter that took them to Joint Base Andrews in Maryland. |
| Mr Obama delivered remarks to staff and supporters before he and his wife flew to Palm Springs, California, for a holiday. | Mr Obama delivered remarks to staff and supporters before he and his wife flew to Palm Springs, California, for a holiday. |
| He told a crowd they "proved the power of hope" and that "this isn't a period, it's a comma in the continuing story of building America". | He told a crowd they "proved the power of hope" and that "this isn't a period, it's a comma in the continuing story of building America". |
| The transfer of power prompted congratulatory messages for Mr Trump from dignitaries around the world including Pope Francis. | The transfer of power prompted congratulatory messages for Mr Trump from dignitaries around the world including Pope Francis. |
| He said he was praying Mr Trump's decisions would be guided by the "rich spiritual and ethical values" that have shaped America's history. | He said he was praying Mr Trump's decisions would be guided by the "rich spiritual and ethical values" that have shaped America's history. |
| British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson also offered well wishes, and Canadian Prime Minister said he looked forward to restoring "prosperity to the middle class on both sides of the border". | British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson also offered well wishes, and Canadian Prime Minister said he looked forward to restoring "prosperity to the middle class on both sides of the border". |
| Former presidents and first ladies, including George W Bush and his wife Laura as well as Jimmy Carter, were in attendance. | Former presidents and first ladies, including George W Bush and his wife Laura as well as Jimmy Carter, were in attendance. |
| The only absences were 92-year-old George Bush Senior, who is in hospital being treated for respiratory problems, and his wife Barbara. | The only absences were 92-year-old George Bush Senior, who is in hospital being treated for respiratory problems, and his wife Barbara. |
| But more than 50 House Democrats had refused to attend the ceremony in protest. | But more than 50 House Democrats had refused to attend the ceremony in protest. |
| Mr Trump takes power at a time when the country appears to be deeply divided. He enters the presidency with historically low approval ratings. | Mr Trump takes power at a time when the country appears to be deeply divided. He enters the presidency with historically low approval ratings. |
| He has vowed to roll back many of his predecessor's policies, including repealing Mr Obama's signature health care law and building a wall along the US-Mexico border. | He has vowed to roll back many of his predecessor's policies, including repealing Mr Obama's signature health care law and building a wall along the US-Mexico border. |
| Police arrested 217 people protesting against the inauguration and six officers suffered minor injuries, according to the Washington DC Police Department. | |
| Many were apprehended for "vandalism and destruction of property", said spokesman Lieutenant Sean Conboy. | Many were apprehended for "vandalism and destruction of property", said spokesman Lieutenant Sean Conboy. |
| Earlier, about 150 protesters dressed in black marched through Washington, smashing windows and rolling rubbish bins into the street to form blockades. | Earlier, about 150 protesters dressed in black marched through Washington, smashing windows and rolling rubbish bins into the street to form blockades. |
| The Women's March on Washington on Saturday - for racial and gender equality, and other issues perceived to be under threat from Mr Trump's administration - is expected to draw about 200,000 people. | The Women's March on Washington on Saturday - for racial and gender equality, and other issues perceived to be under threat from Mr Trump's administration - is expected to draw about 200,000 people. |
| On the White House petition page, two new requests appeared for the new president. | On the White House petition page, two new requests appeared for the new president. |
| One petition demanded Mr Trump divest his financial interest or put them in a blind trust and another called for him to release his taxes. | One petition demanded Mr Trump divest his financial interest or put them in a blind trust and another called for him to release his taxes. |
| Farewell Obama | Farewell Obama |