Before addressing the nation, Donald Trump, having just taken the oath of office for the second time as the 47th president, arrived at a church service with his wife, Melania Trump. This marked the start of the inauguration process and the end of Joe Biden’s presidency.

Trump declared, “The golden age of America begins right now,” calling himself a “peacemaker and a unifier.”

In front of his supporters in Washington D.C., Trump signed several orders and tossed pens into the crowd as he exited.

However, moments before taking his oath, Trump attempted to kiss his wife. Melania, wearing a custom-designed hat by Eric Javits, seemed to avoid the kiss due to the hat, leading to an awkward moment where Trump ended up air-kissing her.