President Donald Trump: 'It all changes, starting right here and right now'
In his first address as President of the Unitred States, Donald Trump has said: "We are transferring power from Washington DC, and giving it back to you, the people.
"For too long, a small group in our nation's capital has reaped the rewards of government while the people bore the cost.
"Washington flourished, but the people did not share the wealth. The Establishment protected itself.
"This moment is your moment. It belongs to you. January 20 will be remembered as the day the people became the rulers of this nation again."
Mr Trump also thanked all of the past presidents in attendance, including Barack Obama and Bill Clinton. He also thanked Mr Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama for their "gracious" aid through the transition.
Mr Trump said change starts "right here and right now".
The new president used his inaugural address to say it does not matter which party controls the government.
He said that what matters is "whether our government is controlled by the people". Mr Trump said the forgotten men and women of the country "will be forgotten no longer".
The 70-year-old billionaire added: "We are one nation. We share one heart, one home and one glorious destiny. The oath of office I take today is an oath of allegiance to all Americans."
"We have defended other nations' borders while refusing to defend our own. That is the past, and now we are looking only to the future."
"From this day forward a new vision will govern our land. It's going to be only 'America First'. Every decision on trade, taxes, immigration, foreign affairs will be made to benefit Amwerican families and American borders.
"Protection will lead to prosperity and strength."
He promised new roads, railways, tunnels and bridges right across the country, built with "American hands and American labour".
He said: "We will follow two simple rules - buy American and hire American."
Of foreign relations, he said: "We will unite the civilised world against radical Islamic terrorism, which we will eradicate completely from the face of the Earth.
"We will rediscover our loyalty to each other. When you open your heart to patriotism, there is no room for prejudice."
In his concluding remarks, he said: "To all Americans from ocean to ocean - you will never be ignored again. Your hopes and dreams will define our American destiny."
Donald Trump is the 45th President of the United States. He has been sworn into office.
Vice-president elect Mike Pence has taken the oath of office. Donald Trump will now do likewise, and will then assume the Presidency of the United States.
BREAKING: Mike Pence takes the oath of office, is sworn in as Vice President of the United States https://t.co/YpuCylGG79 pic.twitter.com/YcSkmumxwQ
— CNN (@CNN) January 20, 2017
Police have deployed pepper spray in a chaotic confrontation streets from Donald Trump's inauguration as protesters registered their rage against the incoming president.
Spirited demonstrations unfolded peacefully at various security checkpoints near the Capitol in Washington as police helped ticket-holders get through to the inaugural ceremony.
Signs read: "Resist Trump Climate Justice Now", ''Let Freedom Ring" and ''Free Palestine."
But at one point, police chased a group of about 100 protesters who smashed the windows of city centre businesses as they denounced capitalism and Mr Trump.
Police in riot gear used pepper spray from large canisters and eventually cordoned off the protesters, who shouted "Hands up, don't shoot," as a helicopter hovered overhead.
The confrontation happened about an hour before Mr Trump's swearing-in at the Capitol.
Closer to that scene, lines for ticket-holders entering two gates stretched for several streets at one point as protesters clogged entrances.
Earlier, the DisruptJ20 coalition, named after the date of the inauguration, had promised that people participating in its actions in Washington would attempt to shut down the celebrations, risking arrest when necessary.
Trump supporter Brett Ecker said the protesters were frustrating but were not going to spoil his day.
"They're just here to stir up trouble," said the 36-year-old public school teacher.
"It upsets me a little bit that people choose to do this, but yet again it's one of the things I love about this country."
Donald Trump is approaching the podium where he will be sworn in as the 45th President of the United States.
President Obama and President-elect Trump at the US Capitol for the swearing-in ceremony. Mr Trump's children have also arrived.
JUST IN: President Obama and President-elect Trump arrive at the US Capitol for the #InaugurationDay ceremony https://t.co/qZD2q7J6E0 pic.twitter.com/kKqonJnEY2
— CNN (@CNN) January 20, 2017
Donald Trump's children arrive at Capitol Hill for his inaugural swearing-in ceremony https://t.co/YpuCylp4Iz https://t.co/BadkC1kePy
— CNN (@CNN) January 20, 2017
Hillary and Bill Clinton have arrived at Donald Trump's swearing-in ceremony.
Former President Bill Clinton, Sec. Hillary Clinton arrive at Trump's swearing-in ceremony https://t.co/YpuCylp4Iz https://t.co/V548jAvnhB
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Protesters have blocked routes into Mr Trump's inauguration ceremony as tens of thousands of people took to the streets to oppose his presidency.
Demonstrators lined up at a number of entrances into the event at the US Capitol building in Washington DC, where Mr Trump will be sworn in as president in just over an hour's time.
Spirited demonstrations unfolded at various security checkpoints near the Capitol in Washington as police in riot gear helped ticket-holders get through to the inaugural ceremony on the National Mall.
Signs read "Resist Trump Climate Justice Now", ''Let Freedom Ring" and ''Free Palestine".
At one checkpoint, protesters wore orange jumpsuits with black hoods over their faces to represent prisoners in US detention at Guantanamo Bay.
Eleanor Goldfield, who helped organise the Disrupt J20 protest, said protesters wanted to show Mr Trump and his "misguided, misinformed or just plain dangerous" supporters that they will not be silent.
The Disrupt J20 coalition, named after the date of the inauguration, vowed that people participating in its actions in Washington would attempt to shut down the celebrations, risking arrest if necessary.
Black Lives Matter and feminist groups also made their voices heard.
The Trumps and Obamas have met on the steps of the White House, following the church service attended earlier by the Trumps.
The two couples will have tea at the White House, after which they will travel together in the presidential limousine for the short trip to the Capitol for the swearing-in ceremony.
In under two hours time, Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 45th president of the United States, putting Republicans in control of the White House for the first time in eight years.
Ebullient Trump supporters flocked to the capital for the inaugural festivities, some wearing red hats emblazoned with his "Make America Great Again" campaign slogan.
But in a sign of deep divisions sown during his combative campaign, dozens of Democratic legislators are boycotting the swearing-in ceremony on Capitol Hill.
Trump aides said the president-elect had been personally involved in crafting his inaugural address, a relatively brief 20-minute speech to a crowd of hundreds of thousands, expected to centre on his vision for what it means to be an American.
Spokesman Sean Spicer said the address would be "less of an agenda and more of a philosophical document".
Mr Trump has pledged to upend Mr Obama's major domestic and national security policies, including repealing his signature health care law and building a wall along the US-Mexico border.
But he has offered few details of how he plans to accomplish his agenda, often sending contradictory signals.
With rain a possibility today, the US National Park Service announced it was easing its "no umbrella" policy, allowing collapsible umbrellas along the parade route and on the National Mall.
The nation's soon-to-be president joked about the chance of a downpour. "That's okay," he told campaign donors at an event on Thursday night, "because people will realise it's my real hair.
"Might be a mess, but they're going to see that it's my real hair."
Donald Trump declared "the work begins" as hundreds of thousands of people poured into Washington DC to welcome - or oppose - his inauguration as the 45th president of the United States.
The tycoon-turned-politician took to Twitter yet again to send an early morning message to a nation bitterly divided by his election victory.
Mr Trump has pledged to unify America as he prepares to be sworn in amid plans for widespread protests and a boycott by dozens of politicians.
He will address hundreds of thousands of people gathered in Washington and millions watching around the world in his first presidential speech.
It all begins today! I will see you at 11:00 A.M. for the swearing-in. THE MOVEMENT CONTINUES - THE WORK BEGINS!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 20, 2017
Thousands of Trump supporters, many wearing hats declaring Make America Great Again, made the journey to the federal capital.
But legions of protesters also descended on the city, where a massive security operation was launched, including a heavily-guarded perimeter around the US Capitol building where Mr Trump will deliver his inaugural address.
Protesters gathered outside Union Station waved placards which read "unity against racist Trump" and chanted "the people united will never be defeated".
Scott Williams, from protest group J20 Resist, said: "We planned this protest before the election because no matter who won ... movements like this and Black Lives Matter are the only future."
Demonstrators clashed with police outside a pro-Trump rally in Washington on Thursday night, while one group, DisruptJ20, has said it will try to shut down or cause delays at security checkpoints at the inauguration ceremony.
Speaking at a concert at the Lincoln Memorial on the eve of his inauguration, Mr Trump told supporters: "We're going to unify our country. We're going to make American great for all our people. We're going to do things that haven't been done for our country for many, many decades. It's going to change."
After forecasters predicted rain in Washington DC on Friday, Mr Trump added: "I don't care frankly if it's going to be beautiful or if it's going to rain like crazy. It makes no difference to me. I have a feeling it's going to be beautiful."
Mr Trump is reportedly drafting a relatively short inaugural speech with the help of Stephen Miller, his incoming senior White House adviser for policy.
Hillary Clinton is listed to attend the inauguration ceremony with her husband, former president Bill Clinton, despite her bitterly fought election loss. President Barack Obama and former president George W Bush will also attend.
Former Ukip leader Nigel Farage, who was the first British politician to meet Mr Trump after his election victory, has travelled to Washington for the ceremony.
Some 65 Democratic Congress members have said they will boycott Mr Trump's inauguration following his row with congressman John Lewis.
Mr Lewis called Mr Trump's victory illegitimate because of Russia's alleged interference in the election, prompting the president-elect to brand the civil rights activist as "all talk, talk, talk - no action or results".
Mr Trump will take part in the presidential procession and parade after he is sworn as president, before attending the inaugural ball at the Walter E Washington Convention Centre later that evening.
On Saturday, celebrities including Scarlett Johansson, Amy Schumer and Patricia Arquette have said they will attend a women's march on Washington which is expected to attract 200,000 people.
Mr Trump has said he will not start attending to presidential duties until Monday.
