Rubio is a lock for Senate confirmation for the same reasons he was a controversial selection within the MAGA universe. Among the major Cabinet nominees, he’s the most traditional, qualified pick Trump has made. Members of both sides trust him not to do anything too, well, disruptive.

Live updates ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration. Follow the latest news as the incoming president attends events ahead of tomorrow’s ceremony.

"Never before in the history of this country has a president been, I mean, literally receiving cash from foreign governments and from foreign companies"

As Donald Trump takes the oath of office again, the world watches with a sense that, this time, those outside the U.S. have a better idea what to expect.

The comments from Mr Richardson – a former ASIO chief and head of both Defence and Foreign Affairs – came as Mr Trump promised to transform America and unpick Joe Biden’s legacy as he seeks to electrify his base, confirming he would unveil details of the most aggressive crackdown on the US border in history during his inauguration address.

President-elect’s picks for attorney general and secretary of state, Pam Bondi and Marco Rubio, among those facing senators on Wednesday

For instance, Trump’s pick as Treasury secretary, hedge fund mogul Scott Bessant, blew up a pet fairytale of the Albanese Government after one Democrat insisted the US was in a “clean energy arms race with China”.

Foreign Minister Penny Wong revealed ahead of the inauguration that ambassador Kevin Rudd was granted a quick meeting at Trump’s Florida golf course.

"Trump is sui generis," one veteran Republican pollster told ABC News. "He is a unique figure in American politics."

Given the chaos of Trump’s first term, and his radical plans for the second, Vanity Fair writers and editors take stock on day one of what’s sure to be a tumultuous time in America.

Donald Trump takes over as the US president for the second time, something that can change geopolitics radically. Trump was earlier the US president in 2017-2020, during which he took several decisions that changed international relations.