Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th U.S. President in an indoor ceremony at the Capitol rotunda, marking a notable comeback since losing to Joe Biden in 2020. The event featured Chief Justice John Roberts administering the oath of office, with a benediction by Father Francis Mann, a retired Brooklyn priest who developed a friendship with Trump. Mann's unique connection with the president stems from his efforts to restore Trump's family's gravesite, culminating in his significant role during the inauguration.
"Being asked to offer the closing benediction is such an indescribable honor. It's taken me longer than I thought to process having been chosen to be such a significant part of the inauguration's moment in history."
"I thought this shouldn't be. This is a historic site. So, I went and bought a weed whacker and some decorations and fixed up the plot."
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