Trump Returns: Oldest President Inaugurated as 47th
He'd be 78 years old. A second non-consecutive term after losing in 2020, defying every political norm and polling prediction. And yet, here he was: the first president impeached twice, facing multiple criminal investigations, walking back onto the same stage he'd been dramatically removed from four years earlier. Trump's return wasn't just a political comeback—it was a middle finger to every institution that tried to stop him. The crowd roared. Washington held its breath.
January 20, 2025
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