Donald Trump has officially been sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, beginning his second, non-consecutive term in office.
The inauguration ceremony, held at Capitol Hill on Monday, saw Trump deliver a powerful speech filled with promises of sweeping economic reforms, enhanced national security, and a return to what he called America’s rightful place as “the greatest nation on earth.”
In his address, Trump expressed profound gratitude to Black and Hispanic communities, acknowledging their significant contributions to his election victory.
He pledged to listen to their voices and work towards making the dream of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. a reality, calling January 20th, 2025, “liberation day.”
Trump described the recent election as one of the most consequential in U.S. history and vowed to restore prosperity and dignity for all citizens.
Trump highlighted his administration’s immediate focus on national security, announcing plans to designate cartels as foreign terrorist organizations.
He also invoked the "Alien Enemies Act of 1798" to tackle foreign gangs operating in the U.S. This initiative, he said, would utilize the full power of federal and state law enforcement to protect American communities.
On economic issues, Trump promised to revitalize the nation’s energy sector, emphasizing the country’s vast reserves of oil and natural gas.
He stated, “We sit on the most oil and natural gas of any nation on earth, and we’re going to use it. Drill, baby, drill.”
He also pledged to rebuild America as a global manufacturing hub, ensuring prosperity for citizens of every race, religion, color, and creed.
Trump declared his intention to be both a peacemaker and a unifier, vowing to strengthen the military while avoiding unnecessary wars.
He stated, “We will measure our success not only by the battles we win but by the wars we end and, most importantly, the wars we never get into.”
His speech emphasized the importance of bringing Americans together while navigating global challenges.
In a controversial policy announcement, Trump declared that his administration would recognize “only two genders: male and female.”
He argued that this would put an end to efforts to socially engineer race and gender in public and private life, advocating instead for a “color-blind and merit-based society.”
As the 47th President begins his term, his ambitious promises and bold declarations set the stage for a transformative period in American politics.
The coming weeks are expected to shed more light on the specifics of his policies and the challenges ahead.