President-elect Donald Trump addressed the nation from the Capitol Rotunda Monday as his first act as president.

Trump was sworn in to the office about noon eastern as the 47th president and immediately shook hands with now former President Joe Biden.

Trump said Jan. 20, 2025, was “liberation day” and pledged to end America’s decline, saying he hopes his election is remembered as the most consequential in the nation’s history.

“The Golden Age of America begins right now,” Trump said to begin the speech.