Trump's first day: State of emergency and oath of office
On Monday, Donald Trump took the oath of office as the 47th President of the United States, a moment eagerly anticipated by political allies and foes,
American citizens and people worldwide, partner countries, and geopolitical rivals, as reported by Reuters and BBC, and quoted by hotnews.ro. The new president has already planned several actions for his first day, including declaring a state of emergency at the border and in the national energy sector.
"I solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and that I will, to the best of my ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States," Donald Trump said in his oath.
The presidential oath is outlined in Article II, Section 1 of the U.S. Constitution. The oath for other federal officials, including the vice president, is not prescribed in the Constitution.
Congress established these oaths through legislation. The words "so help me God" are not included in the constitutional oath. It is believed that this phrase was added by George Washington during his first inauguration, thus setting a precedent for future presidents. However, there is no solid historical evidence that Washington ever used this phrase, CNN reports.
Translation by Iurie Tataru
