President Donald Trump's return to the White House was celebrated by supporters in Washington, D.C., New York City and Long Island as "the dawning of a new day," while protests sprouted up as his second term began on Monday.

Some were happy that the traditional plans to hold the inauguration outside were scrapped at the last minute; others were disappointed but understanding.

There was a lot of cheering and some hugs as Trump took his oath of office. Others said they are more cautiously optimistic. “As optimistic as President Trump is and as optimist