"Same as before for America", says Worcester university lecturer ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration

Trump won the race to become the 47th president back in November

Author: Elliot BurrowPublished 20th Jan 2025

Donald Trump is set to officially start his second term as president of the United States when he moves back into the White House today (20 January).

Trump won the race to become the 47th president back in November when he gained enough electoral college votes.

The 78-year-old Republican - who was previously the 45th president, will take over from Joe Biden, and alongside vice-president JD Vance be involved in the inauguration day ceremony.

Both will be sworn into office by giving their oath which declares the start of the presidency.

University of Worcester senior lecturer and head of department for politics Dr Luke Devine tells us what can be expected from Trump this time around.

"In terms of the American public it means much of the same as before," he said.

"We've already got similar slogans, make America great again, and we know that Trump will also be focused on the special relationship with the UK.

"What we have now is the Republican Party back in control from the Democrats, so it's a complete shift in power, and a return to what we saw in the first Trump administration."

The inauguration ceremony takes place at the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, DC.

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