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<i>The Atlantic </i> Politics & Policy Daily: The 45th President of the United States

Donald Trump was sworn in on Friday.
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Donald Trump was as the 45th president of the United States. During his inaugural address, Trump to put “America first.” After the swearing-in ceremony, the Obamas Palm Springs desert where they will vacation, and formerVice President Joe Biden and Jill Biden Delaware. The Senate retired General James Mattis to lead the Department of Defense and is expected to confirm retired General John Kelly as homeland Washington, D.C.

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