Introducing President Donald Trump

Plus, The America Trump Is Inheriting, By The Numbers

Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images Donald Trump is officially the 45th president of the United States and begins his first full day in office today. His inaugural address Friday echoed his campaign, striking a populist tone and painting a dark picture of America, one that he promised to restore to its former greatness. His address was the first to use the phrase "American carnage," and he vowed to put "America first." But even with that tone, the pageantry and, yes, bipartisanship of the day can't be ignored, either. Trump thanked the Obamas for their graciousness and help in the transition, and his defeated rival, Hillary Clinton, and former President Bill Clinton attended. Trump even acknowledged them in a congressional luncheon. He vowed, "Whether you're a Republican or Democrat, doesn't make any difference. We're going to get along." But the many protests across the city, and the Women's March happening today, show America remains deeply divided.  —  Jessica Taylor   Win McNamee/Getty Images Trump Vows Policy Vision Of 'America First,' Recalling Phrase's Controversial Past Trump briefly sought the 2000 presidential nomination of the Reform Party. It eventually went to Pat Buchanan, whom Trump called a "Hitler lover." Buchanan's slogan that fall was "America First!" Read More → GET CAUGHT UP Doug Mills/Pool/Getty Images THE INAUGURATION Trump Decries 'Carnage,' Promises 'America First' President Trump promised to transfer power from political elites to the people.  Chelsea Beck/NPR INAUGURAL ADDRESS Trump's Inaugural Address, Annotated NPR reporters and editors have annotated the president's remarks to provide context and analysis. Alyson Hurt and Danielle Kurtzleben/NPR AMERICA NOW Trump's Inheritance, By The Numbers Trump will lead a nation with a relatively healthy economy and a health care system he promised to overhaul. Chelsea Beck/NPR TRUMP'S PLANS Trump Plans To Hit The Ground Running  Trump's team has sketched out plans for his first day, week and month in office, with action on trade, energy and Obamacare. Patrick Semansky/AP TRUMP'S WORLD IN 3 POINTS The Trump Foreign Policy Doctrine  At noon, the White House website switched over to Trump. On that site, he laid out how he'll approach the world. ON THE INTERNET Jim Watson/AFP/Getty Images #MEME OF THE WEEK George W. Bush Battled A Poncho And Lost The former president just couldn't get the darn thing to cooperate.  Facebook Twitter Instagram NPR | 1111 N. Capitol St. NE | Washington, DC 20002 | Privacy Policy This message was sent to ignoble.experiment@arconati.us based on your NPR email subscriptions. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, you may unsubscribe at any time.