Watch moment Donald Trump takes oath of office to become 47th US president

Donald Trump has taken the oath of office as the 47th President of the United States, marking a historic return to the White House.

The ceremony represents a remarkable political comeback, as Trump becomes the first president since the 1890s to return to office after previously being defeated in an election.

The swearing-in took place at the US Capitol, where Trump pledged to “preserve, protect and defend” the Constitution.

Trump’s oath marks the formal beginning of his second presidency, following his previous term which ended in 2021.