President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump dance at the Liberty Ball, part of the 60th Presidential Inauguration, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington.
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President Trump attended several balls on the evening of his second inauguration, with messages that he will make the military the strongest it has ever been and bring “common sense” back to the office.
The festivities began after Trump issued a flurry of executive orders and actions, including pardons for around 1,500 defendants charged in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot and sweeping changes to the country’s immigration system.
His first stop of the night was the Commander in Chief Ball, where he addressed the nation’s military.
