The 45th and 47th President of the USA was sworn in today (20 January), and made a speech to lay out his promises as the leader of their nation, leading to an odd gesture by Elon Musk and a viral reaction from former Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton.

Suzette Hackney talked with Martin Luther King III about the convergence of Inauguration Day with the day of service that honors his father.

President-elect Donald Trump will use two Bibles to culminate the 60th Presidential Inauguration. He is not the first to do so, nor to use the historical Bible he chose.

Martin Luther King III, the son of civil rights advocate Martin Luther King Jr., said his father would be “quite disappointed” with the current world, but not surprised. King joined NBC News’s

Jon Stewart, Seth Meyers, and Jimmy Kimmel criticized Donald Trump and his administration after the inauguration — but targeted Democrats, too.

The son of Martin Luther King Jr's request to the incoming president comes just ahead of Trump's return to the White House on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025.

"I look forward to hearing what plans he has for African Americans in this country and how we are going to succeed."

We often face situations we did not choose. But we can always choose how to respond. In this case, the response is to find a way forward.

WASHINTON, D.C: 'The View’s Sunny Hostin didn’t hold back as she criticized rappers Snoop Dogg and Nelly for performing at Donald Trump’s inauguration, branding their actions as a betrayal of the Black community.

Inauguration Day, on Jan. 20, 2025, coincided with Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a day meant for reflection and honoring Dr. King’s legacy. It was marked by more than just political ceremony—it quickly became a lightning rod for inauguration memes.