The Paris Climate Accords were a signature achievement of Barack Obamas presidency.
When he took office, Biden returned to the agreement, a global effort to address climate change.
The president indicated that he would take action on the pardons this evening.
Donald Trump at the Capital One Arena.Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images
He also went on a long tirade about windmills and the fake news.
On NBC News, senior White House correspondent Kelly ODonnell noted the unusual scene.
Weve been privileged to do it, covering the White House.
Elon Musk at the Capital One Arena. Getty Images
Trump signed each executive order after staff secretary Will Scharf announced what they were.
After going through a stack of orders, Trump then started tossing his signing pens into the crowd.
Then the Trump anthem YMCA was piped in to the arena.
During the rally, the Senate confirmed Trumps first cabinet nominee: Marco Rubio as secretary of state.
He was confirmed in a 99-0 vote.
This was no ordinary victory, this was a fork in the road of human civilization.
The Space X and Tesla owner then when on about exploration to Mars.
The future is so exciting!
Newly sworn in 47thPOTUS Trump is expected to speak himself at the Capitol One Arena soon.
Trump called the January 6th Committee the unselect committee of political thugs.
He also referred to those who stormed the Capitol on January 6th as hostages, signaling action later today.
I really mean it.
We got a lot more to do.
You I know many have experienced the ups and down, but we have to stay with it.
For hours, he refused to instruct the mob to leave.
The truth will never change.
Declaring the start of a golden age of America, Trump declared that Americas decline is over.
He also framed his next presidency as divinely inspired, talking of assassination attempt on his life.
My life was saved for a reason, Trump said.
I was saved by God to make America great again.
He multiple times accused the Biden administration of leading a weaponization of government.
He also said that he planned to reverse Bidens electrical vehicle mandate.
The latter had symbolism, Trump said, as President William McKinley embraced tariffs.
During the campaign, Trumps campaign blanketed swing state markets with ads attacking Kamala Harris on transgender rights.
Trump also vowed that he would bring back free speech to America.
Trump shook hands with members of his family shortly after Chief Justice John Roberts administered the oath.
JD Vance was sworn in as vice president just moments earlier, with Justice Brett Kavanaugh administering the oath.
His swearing in was followed by a soaring rendition of Battle Hymn of the Republic.
His pardons were yet another signal of his fear that allies will be targeted by incoming President Donald Trump.
Unfortunately, I have no reason to believe these attacks will end, Biden said in a statement.
He was cheered loudly as he entered the Rotunda.
A number of lawmakers attending are wearing blue suits and red ties, mimicking Trumps look.
Trumps tie today, though, is more of a purple-ish red.
On Fox News, host Harris Faulkner spoke of Trump supporters filling the streets of D.C. in celebration.
The anchor may be playing to the news channels core audience.
Military and law enforcement personnel far outnumbered citizens.
Karen Pence, if you are watching at home, God bless you, Reid said.
Also absent: Former First Lady Michelle Obama.
Another no show was former Vice President Dick Cheney, who endorsed Kamala Harris in the 2024 election.
Thats between Trump and me.
The Bidens posted one last selfie before their farewell.
One more selfie for the road.
Biden and Trump will soon travel to the Capitol for the swearing in ceremony.
Earlier, reporters asked Biden what his message was for the day.
Joy, Biden said.
Trump still insists, falsely, that the 2020 election was stolen from him.
Earlier, Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff welcomed JD Vance and Usha Vance.
St. Johns, known as the church of presidents, holds significance from the first Trump term.
Its where Trump held up a Bible after walking with members of his administration from the White House.
The service lasted for about 25 minutes and finished with a rendition of America the Beautiful.
Trump plans to proclaim a new era of national success and call for a revolution of common sense.
