Trump Claims He Was “Saved by God” in Thundering Inaugural Address

Plus: Melania Trump Goes Fashionably Dark View in your browser | Update your preferences What Vanity Fair Contributors Are Watching for on Day One of Trump's Presidency By VANITY FAIR Given the chaos of Trump's first term, and his radical plans for the second, VF writers and editors take stock of what's sure to be a tumultuous time in America. R E A D  M O R E Donald Trump Claims He Was "Saved by God" in Thundering, Dark Inaugural Address By ERIC LUTZ Trump took the oath of office Monday inside the Capitol, where his supporters staged an insurrection four years ago, and declared it "liberation day." R E A D  M O R E Joe Biden Pardoned Anthony Fauci, Liz Cheney, and Jan. 6 Committee in Final Hours By CAITLIN DEWEY Right-wing pundits and politicians are already insisting the pardons prove some nefarious "Deep State" plot is afoot. R E A D  M O R E Second Lady Usha Vance, Former Democrat, Steals the Inauguration Spotlight By KASE WICKMAN Just after his swearing-in, Donald Trump joked that he "would have chosen" Usha as VP—"the only one smarter than" JD Vance. R E A D  M O R E Melania Trump Goes Fashionably Dark By KASE WICKMAN The former model attended her husband's second inauguration wearing a deep navy ensemble designed by Adam Lippes and hat by Eric Javits. R E A D  M O R E Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, Tim Cook, and Elon Musk Got Prime Seats at the Inauguration By EVE BATEY Meanwhile Republican elected officials were largely relegated to the sidelines. R E A D  M O R E This e-mail was sent to you by VANITY FAIR. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our e-mail address, vanityfair@newsletter.vf.com, to your address book. View our Privacy Policy Unsubscribe Copyright © Condé Nast 2025. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.