Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, taking charge as Republicans claim unified control of Washington and set out to reshape the country’s institutions.

After addressing the attendees, President Trump opened his speech with, "The golden age of America begins right now. From this day forward, our country will flourish and be respected all over the world. We will be the envy of every nation, and we will not allow ourselves to be taken advantage of."

As Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States, PolitiFact fact-checked the speeches and statements of the day.