Key takeaways from Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th U.S. President
Donald Trump took the oath of office on Monday, officially becoming the 47th President of the United States, reports a Kazinform News Agency correspondent.
The inauguration, held in the Capitol Rotunda for the first time in 40 years, marked the beginning of what Trump called “America’s Golden Age.”
Placing his hand on two Bibles—one belonging to Abraham Lincoln and another gifted to him by his mother—Trump recited the presidential oath:
“I, Donald John Trump, do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States and will, to the best of my ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States. So help me God."
Chief Justice John Roberts, officiating the ceremony, congratulated Trump, saying, “Congratulations, Mr. President.” A 21-gun salute followed the oath, marking the formal start of Trump’s second term.
Key themes from Trump’s inaugural address
In his 30-minute speech, Trump laid out a bold vision for the nation, addressing topics such as immigration, economic reform, national unity, and energy independence. Declaring the day as “Liberation Day” for American citizens, he said:
“The Golden Age of America begins right now. 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.”
Trump reflected on the challenges he has faced, including an assassination attempt:
“A few months ago, an assassin’s bullet grazed my ear. But I believe God saved me for a reason: to make America great again. The journey to reclaim our republic has not been easy, but the American people have spoken, and we will deliver.”
Immediate actions and policies
Trump outlined a series of executive orders aimed at addressing critical issues:
· Immigration and border security
Trump declared a national emergency at the southern border, pledging to halt illegal immigration: “All illegal entry will immediately be halted, and we will begin the process of returning millions of criminal aliens back to the places from which they came.”
He promised to reinstate the “Remain in Mexico” policy and promised to designate Mexican drug cartels as terrorist organizations. “Millions of dangerous criminals have taken advantage of our weak border policies. That ends today,” he declared.
Energy independence
Trump announced a national energy emergency, vowing to restore U.S. energy dominance:
“We will drill, baby, drill. America will once again be a manufacturing nation, using the largest reserves of oil and gas on Earth. We will bring prices down, fill our strategic reserves, and export energy all over the world.”
Economic and trade reform
Trump promised to revamp the nation’s trade system: “Instead of taxing our citizens to enrich other countries, we will tariff and tax foreign nations to enrich our citizens. The American dream will thrive like never before.”
He announced the creation of the External Revenue Service to collect tariffs and duties, with revenues directly benefiting American workers.·
Restoring trust and unity
Criticizing government inefficiency and corruption, Trump pledged to bring accountability back to Washington: “For many years, a radical and corrupt establishment has extracted power and wealth from our citizens while our society crumbled. Today, that ends. We will restore the integrity, competency, and loyalty of America’s government.”
· Social and cultural policies
Trump announced a series of orders, including ending diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in public institutions: “As of today, it will be the official policy of the United States government that there are only two genders: male and female. We will forge a society that is colorblind and merit-based.”
· Military and healthcare reforms
Trump vowed to reinstate service members dismissed for refusing COVID-19 mandates with full compensation: “Our armed forces will be free to focus on their sole mission—defeating America’s enemies. We will build the strongest military the world has ever seen.”
On healthcare, he stated, “Our healthcare system spends more than any other in the world, yet fails in times of crisis. That will change starting today.”
Trump painted an ambitious picture of America’s future, declaring,
“The United States will once again consider itself a growing nation, one that expands our wealth, builds our cities, and carries our flag into new and beautiful horizons. Together, we will plant the stars and stripes on Mars.”
He also reaffirmed his commitment to national unity: “We are one people, one family, and one glorious nation under God. To every parent dreaming for their child and every child dreaming for their future, I am with you. I will fight for you, and we will win for you.”
A historic inauguration
The ceremony was attended by prominent global leaders, including Argentina’s President Javier Milei, Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa. Notable American figures, such as Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, and former presidents George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, were also present.
Trump began his day with a service at St. John’s Church, known as the “Church of Presidents”. Accompanied by his family—Melania, Ivanka, Tiffany, Donald Jr., Eric, and Barron—he then proceeded to the White House, where former President Joe Biden welcomed him with the words: “Welcome home.”
Following the traditional tea at the White House, Trump and Biden headed to the Capitol. Biden, following custom, left a note for Trump but did not disclose its contents. Reflecting on the transition, Trump remarked, “This moment symbolizes renewal. America’s best days are ahead.”
As Trump concluded his address, he declared: “From this day on, the United States of America will be a free, sovereign, and independent nation. We will stand bravely. We will live proudly. We will dream boldly, and nothing will stand in our way. Our Golden Age has just begun.”
Thus began the four-year term of President Donald Trump, promising sweeping reforms and a bold vision to reshape the nation.
Earlier, it was reported that president-elect Donald Trump announced that TikTok, the video-sharing app owned by the Chinese company ByteDance, has resumed operations in the United States. This follows his statement about issuing “an executive order” on the day of his inauguration to “extend the period of time before the law’s prohibitions take effect” and to “reach an agreement” that safeguards national security.
