# Inauguration Oath of Donald John Trump

The transcription captures the moment of Donald John Trump's inauguration as President of the United States. It begins with the formal request for him to raise his right hand and repeat the oath of office. The key components of the oath include:

1. **Solemn Swearing**: Trump solemnly swears to faithfully execute the duties of the presidency.
2. **Preservation of the Constitution**: He commits to preserving, protecting, and defending the Constitution of the United States.
3. **Final Affirmation**: The oath concludes with the phrase "So help me God," marking a traditional and solemn end to the swearing-in process.
4. **Congratulations**: The moment is punctuated with congratulations, signifying the official start of his presidency.

This moment is significant as it represents the peaceful transfer of power and the responsibilities that come with the highest office in the United States.

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Please raise your right hand and repeat after me. 

I, Donald John Trump, do solemnly swear. 

I, Donald John Trump, do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute, that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, the office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability. 

And will to the best of my ability preserve, protect, and defend. 

Preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the United States. 

So help me God. 

So help me God. 

Congratulations.

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Please raise your right hand and repeat after me.

do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute,

that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States,

the office of President of the United States,

And will to the best of my ability preserve,

and defend the Constitution of the United States,

Please raise your right hand and repeat after me.
I,
Donald John Trump,
do solemnly swear.
I,
Donald John Trump,
do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute,
that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States,
the office of President of the United States,
and will to the best of my ability.
And will to the best of my ability preserve,
protect,
and defend.
Preserve,
protect,
and defend the Constitution of the United States,
the Constitution of the United States.
So help me God.
So help me God.
Congratulations.

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