Donald J. Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, becoming only the second leader in American history to serve two non-consecutive terms.
Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts administered the oath of office in the US Capitol Rotunda, with now-former President Joe Biden in attendance.
Vice President JD Vance also took the oath, administered by Justice Brett Kavanaugh.
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Four years earlier, Trump had declined to attend Biden’s inauguration, following weeks of false claims that his 2020 election loss was due to widespread voter fraud.
Here are the key highlights from his inauguration speech:
‘My life was saved for a reason’
“From this day forward, our country will flourish and be respected again all over the world. We will be the envy of every nation, and we will not allow ourselves to be taken advantage of any longer.”
“Over the past eight years, I have been tested and challenged more than any president in our 250-year history, and I’ve learned a lot along the way.”
“Those who wish to stop our cause have tried to take my freedom, and indeed to take my life.”
“My life was saved for a reason, I was saved by God to make America great again.”
Series of ‘historic executive orders’
“Today, I will sign a series of historic executive orders. With these actions, we will begin the complete restoration of America and the revolution of common sense. It’s all about common sense.”
Trump also outlined his intent to declare a national emergency at the US southern border.
“I will declare a national emergency at our southern border,” he said.
All illegal entry will immediately be halted, and we will begin the process of returning millions and millions of criminal aliens back to the places from which they came.
“We will also be designating the cartels as foreign terrorist organizations,” the president said.
President Trump also said he would declare a national energy emergency and would “immediately begin the overhaul of our trade system to protect American workers and families. Instead of taxing our citizens to enrich other countries, we will tariff and tax foreign countries to enrich our citizens.”
Trump announces ‘national energy emergency,’ vows to lower prices
President Trump also declared a “national energy emergency” to fulfill one of his key campaign promises: lowering prices.
Trump asserted during his inaugural address:
We will drill, baby, drill
He attributed the ongoing inflation crisis to “massive overspending and escalating energy prices” and committed to directing his Cabinet to leverage “the vast powers at their disposal” to reduce the cost of goods.
Change the name of Gulf of Mexico
“America will reclaim its rightful place as the greatest, most powerful, most respected nation on Earth — inspiring the awe and admiration of the entire world,” Trump said.
“A short time from now, we are going to be changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America.”
‘There are only two genders, male and female’
“This week, I will also end the government policy of trying to socially engineer race and gender into every aspect of public and private life. We will forge a society that is colorblind, and merit-based. As of today, it will henceforth be the official policy of the United States government that there are only two genders, male and female,” he said.
Mars exploration
We will pursue our manifest destiny into the stars, launching American astronauts to plant the Stars and Stripes on the planet Mars.
‘Peace maker and unifier’ while ‘building strongest military ever’
Like in 2017, we will again build the strongest military the world has ever seen. We will measure our success not only by the battles we win but also by the wars that we end and perhaps, most importantly, the wars we never get into.
America is back
Within minutes of Donald Trump assuming office, the official White House website was refreshed with a new homepage featuring his image and the message, “America is back.”
“Every single day, I will fight for you with every breath in my body. I will not rest until we have created a strong, safe, and prosperous America for our children and for you. This will truly be the golden age of America,” read the statement below the image.
The updated administration section states:
“Following a decisive victory in the 2024 election, President Donald J. Trump returns to the White House to build on his past achievements and use his mandate to reject the extremist policies of the radical left while delivering real improvements in the quality of life for the American people.”
World leaders extend congratulations to Trump
Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India:
“I look forward to working closely together once more, to benefit both our countries and shape a better future for the world. Best wishes for a successful term ahead!”
Pedro Sanchez, Prime Minister of Spain:
“Congratulations, Donald Trump, on your inauguration as the 47th President of the United States. We look forward to collaborating with the new US administration to strengthen the strategic bond between our nations and address shared global challenges.”
Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister of Australia:
“The United States is a steadfast friend to Australia, and our alliance has never been stronger. I am eager to work together on the opportunities and challenges ahead.”
Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada:
“Congratulations, President Trump. Canada and the US share the world’s most successful economic partnership. We have a great opportunity to work together again to create more jobs and prosperity for both of our countries.”
Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of Pakistan:
“Over the years, our two nations have worked hand in hand to pursue peace and prosperity for our peoples, both regionally and globally. We will continue this collaboration in the future. My best wishes for your successful second term in office, President Trump.”
Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission:
“The European Union looks forward to working closely with you to address global challenges. Together, our societies can achieve greater prosperity and bolster common security. This is the enduring strength of the transatlantic partnership.”
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