Donald Trump delivered his second inaugural address at the Capitol rotunda with typical showmanship and swagger. “Many people thought it was impossible for me to stage such a historic political comeback, but here I am,” he boasted. That evening, he signed a batch of executive orders with theatrical flourish at a desk bearing the presidential seal of office in front of his fans at the Capital One sports arena in Washington.
Trump has done “more with the political rally as an example of popularity and power than any other president”, Fox news commentator Brit Hume whistled in admiration. As night fell, Trump was dancing romantically cheek-to-cheek in his tux with Melania in a strapless black and white gown at the first of several inaugural balls. This put an end to speculation that her chic navy boater was designed to keep Trump at safe pecking distance during his swearing-in ceremony.
