The 7 buzziest moments from Trump's inauguration

President Trump sends off citizen Obama. — (Image credit: REUTERS/Rob Carr/Pool)

1. Trump takes the oath to become the 45th president of the United States.

3. Trump quietly thanks Hillary Clinton for attending his inauguration.

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4. Trump: "We are transferring power from Washington, D.C. and giving it back to you, the people."

5. Franklin Graham calls the rain that began when Trump approached the podium "a sign of God's blessing."

6. Trump promises to end "American carnage."

7. Violent protests break out after Trump's inauguration; police respond with flash grenades, tear gas.

Jeva Lange was the executive editor at TheWeek.com. She formerly served as The Week's deputy editor and culture critic. She is also a contributor to Screen Slate, and her writing has appeared in The New York Daily News, The Awl, Vice, and Gothamist, among other publications. Jeva lives in New York City. Follow her on Twitter.