Donald Trump took the presidential oath for a second time at the Capitol.
WASHINGTON -- At noon today, Donald Trump took the presidential oath for a second time, capping a historic political comeback to the White House.
As he did on the campaign trail, Trump painted a dark picture of America and took aim at President Joe Biden's leadership as his predecessor sat just steps away.
"My recent election is a mandate to completely and totally reverse a horrible betrayal, and all of these many betrayals that have taken place, and to give the people back their faith, their wealth, their democracy, and indeed their freedom," Trump said, promising a "golden age of America."
ABC News will have comprehensive coverage throughout the inaugural events -- led by "World News Tonight" anchor and managing editor David Muir.
A primetime special anchored by Muir, "The Second Inauguration of Donald J. Trump - An ABC News Special," will air Monday night at 10 p.m. EST on ABC and Tuesday on Hulu.
From events for the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump to excitement from eager attendees and outrage from protesters, here's a look at the most recent photos.
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Trump just took the oath for a second time. Melania Trump and their children surrounded him as he did so.
Trump and Biden shook hands after he took the oath. Kamala Harris, who was standing next to Biden, clapped quietly.
JD Vance just took the oath of office with his wife, Usha, and their three children by his side.
Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Republican Sen. Deb Fischer, who sit on the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, are speaking on the importance of democracy.
"Our theme this year is our enduring democracy, the presence of so many presidents and vice presidents here today is truly a testament to that endurance," Klobuchar said in her opening remarks.
Fischer noted the past several years have been a "trying" time for the nation but today's events marks its 60th inauguration ceremony.
"Endurance through the years is the ultimate test," she said. "To persevere through time is the truest measure of an idea."
President Joe Biden issued pardons to his siblings and their spouses in the final minutes of his presidency.
"My family has been subjected to unrelenting attacks and threats, motivated solely by a desire to hurt me -- the worst kind of partisan politics. Unfortunately, I have no reason to believe these attacks will end," Biden said in a statement.
He pardoned his siblings, Valerie Biden Owens, Francis Biden and James Biden, as well as Owens' husband, John Owens, and James Biden's wife, Sara Jones Biden.
"The issuance of these pardons should not be mistaken as an acknowledgment that they engaged in any wrongdoing, nor should acceptance be misconstrued as an admission of guilt for any offense," Biden said.
