Capitol Hill: Donald J. Trump has been sworn in as the 47th President of the United States in an intimate ceremony at the Capitol Rotunda. Attended by outgoing President Joe Biden, Argentine President Javier Milei, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and other dignitaries, the event marked the beginning of Trump’s second term in office. JD Vance was also sworn in as Vice President during the proceedings.
President Trump delivered a fiery inaugural address, vowing to usher in a “new era of national success.” He reaffirmed his commitment to “God, the Constitution, and the people’s interests,” emphasizing his vision of making America the most powerful nation in its 250-year history.
Key Announcements:
- Free Speech Protection: Trump pledged to scrap censorship laws, declaring free speech a top priority.
- Energy and Economy: He announced plans to expand domestic oil drilling, promising to restore U.S. energy dominance under the slogan “Drill, baby, drill.”
- Immigration and Border Security: Declaring a national emergency at the southern border, Trump introduced a strict immigration policy and vowed to eliminate foreign criminal gangs.
- Inflation and Economy: He criticized past overspending for rising inflation and pledged to make the U.S. “the richest nation again.”
- Ending the Russia-Ukraine War: Trump vowed to bring the ongoing conflict to a swift conclusion.
Trump also declared January 20 as “Liberation Day,” symbolizing what he described as a new chapter of freedom for America.
The ceremony took place indoors due to freezing temperatures in Washington, D.C. Trump took the oath of office using two Bibles—one gifted by his mother in 1955 and another belonging to President Abraham Lincoln.
Foreign leaders, including German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Russian President Vladimir Putin, extended their congratulations. Putin expressed openness to dialogue, while Scholz emphasized the importance of U.S.-German relations.
With chants of “USA! USA!” echoing through the Capitol, Trump concluded his remarks with optimism, stating, “A tide of change is sweeping the country, and together we will achieve greatness once more.
