Introduction
On Jan. 20, 2025, President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance were sworn into office by Chief Justice John Roberts at the US Capitol Rotunda in Washington, DC.
Members of the Trump and Vance families, the four presently living presidents: Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and President Biden made an appearance. In addition, Vice President Kamala Harris, former Vice Presidents Mike Pence and Dan Quayle (who previously served under the presidency of George H. W. Bush), Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, all nine Supreme Court justices, and members of his proposed Cabinet were also in attendance. Notably, Tesla’s Elon Musk, Google’s Sundar Pichai, and more Tech CEOs, in addition, political figures such as Republican House Speaker Mitch McConnell and others, as well as foreign leaders, including Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, also attended the ceremony.
The Inaugural Address
Trump’s goal in the Inaugural Address was to present his vision, his goals, and celebrate the rights of the nation. If you would like to read the full version of the President’s inaugural speech, you can do so here: https://www.whitehouse.gov/remarks/2025/01/the-inaugural-address/.
Cabinet Positions
On the heels of Election Day, President Trump slowly announced his new cabinet picks and introduced new potential appointments before his presidential victory. Down below are some of Trump’s official Cabinet members; other nominations that have not been voted on yet are not listed. You can track his cabinet confirmations here: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/01/29/us/politics/trump-cabinet-confirmations-tracker.html.
1. Kelly Loeffler (Secretary of the Small Business Administration)
According to NBC News, “Loeffler, 53, represented Georgia in the Senate for just over a year in 2020 and 2021, filling the seat left by the late Johnny Isakson, R-GA, when he resigned because of health reasons.”
2. Howard Lutnick (Secretary of Commerce)
Howard Lutnick previously served as CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald & BGC Group, a financial services company.
3. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (Secretary of Health & Human Services)
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is the nephew of former President John F. Kennedy and the son of Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy. He previously worked as an environmental lawyer and published many books, including ‘A Letter to Liberals’ in 2022.
4. Brooke Rollins (Secretary of Agriculture)
Brooke Rollins previously served under President Trump’s first administration as the Director of the Domestic Policy Council and Assistant to the President for Strategic Initiatives and as the Director of the Office of American Innovation. In addition, she is an attorney who graduated from the University of Texas at Austin School of Law.
5. Tulsi Gabbard (Director of National Intelligence)
Tulsi Gabbard previously served in the U.S. Army Reserve and served in the House of Representatives from the years of 2013 to 2021. In addition, she has published New York Times Best Sellers, including ‘For Love of Country: Leave the Democratic Party Behind’, which calls for the attention of American voters to prioritize the enrichment of peace and freedom.
6. Russell T. Voight (Director of Office Management & Budget)
Russell Voight doesn’t have much experience in politics however, he is notable for his participation in the conception of Project 2025, a political initiative to reform the federal government and enforce a majority of right-wing policies, which created a deal of controversy from Democratic Senators who share views that oppose this initiative.
7. Scott Turner (Secretary of Housing & Urban Development)
Surprisingly, Scott Turner played as a professional football player, which included his time with the Denver Broncos in 2003.
8. Pam Bondi (Attorney General of the United States)
Pam Bondi served as Florida’s Attorney General from 2011 to 2019 and became the first woman to be elected as the Attorney General.
9. Doug Collins (Secretary of Veterans Affairs)
Doug Collins served two years as a Navy chaplain and previously ran for a seat in the U.S. Senate in 2020.
10. Chris Wright (Secretary of Energy)
Chris Wright founded Pinnacle Technologies and served as its CEO from 1992 to 2006 and served as the Chairman for Stroud Energy before it was sold in 2006.
11. Doug Burgum (Secretary of the Interior)
Doug Burgum previously served as the Governor of North Dakota between the years of 2016 to 2024.
12. Pete Hegseth (Secretary of Defense)
Pete Hegseth enrolled at Princeton University in 1999 and worked as a TV personality/co-host on Fox & Friends Weekend from 2017 to 2024. He also previously published many New York Times bestselling books, including “The War on Warriors: Behind the Betrayal of the Men Who Keep Us Free,” “American Crusade” and more.
