# Donald Trump took office for a second term as President of the United States

Date: 2025

[Donald Trump](/people/mig-donald-trump) assumed office as the 47th president of the United States on January 20, 2025. The president has the legal authority to nominate members of his cabinet to the United States Senate for confirmation under the Appointments Clause of the United States Constitution.

## People

- Donald Trump: https://factrail.ai/people/donald-trump
- Joe Biden: https://factrail.ai/people/joe-biden

## Drivers

- 2024 US election and Trump second presidency: https://factrail.ai/drivers/2024-us-election-and-trump-second-presidency
- Democratic Resilience: https://factrail.ai/drivers/democratic-resilience

## Sources

- https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-sworn-in-president-second-term-2025-01-20/
- https://www.inaugural.senate.gov/60th-inaugural-ceremonies/

## Methodology

https://factrail.ai/methodology

Canonical: https://factrail.ai/facts/donald-trump-took-office-second-term