On Monday, Donald Trump laid his hand on two Bibles and took the oath of office. Just before, JD Vance was sworn in as Trump's vice president.
From now on, the USA will be respected and envied around the world, claims the new President Donald Trump in his speech, adding that the USA will become proud, prosperous, and free.
The criticism of the Biden administration begins immediately. Trump claims that Biden has failed to protect the USA from a series of crises. The President mentions, among other things, the fires in Los Angeles and the floods in North Carolina.
Everything will change starting today, and it will happen fast, he says.
America's decline is over.
Former President Joe Biden listens with his head bowed. At one point, he looks up and smiles.
Declares State of Emergency
Trump has been expected to make a strong start and, among other things, send soldiers to the country's southern border and revoke the right to seek asylum.
In his speech, he says that a "revolution of common sense" is now beginning and declares a state of emergency at the USA's southern border, promising to deport "millions and millions of criminal migrants".
The new President also declares a state of emergency in the energy sector and promises to utilize the USA's energy resources. Trump announces that he is tearing up Biden's "Green deal", investments in electric cars, and a range of other climate measures.
Promises Tariffs
Trump also promises tariffs against other countries, without going into details about percentages or which countries are affected. However, he establishes a new authority, the External Revenue Service, to collect the tariffs.
The American dream is soon back, as we've never seen it.
Earlier, Trump has promised high tariffs against China, Mexico, and Canada.
Furthermore, Trump claims that the Gulf of Mexico should be renamed the American Gulf. No details are provided on how this will be done.
Trump promises to fight for every American, worldwide. He also promises space investments and says that the "Stars and Stripes", the American flag, will be placed on Mars – which makes his adviser, super-entrepreneur and SpaceX founder Elon Musk, smile broadly.
"Saved by God"
Trump says further that he was saved by God to "make America great again" after surviving an assassination attempt in Pennsylvania last summer – which earns him a standing ovation.
He declares January 25, 2025, as Freedom Day.
The peaceful transfer of power and Trump's inauguration day have so far been marked by sunshine, sub-zero temperatures, flags, and endless smiles. The day began with Trump and his wife Melania attending St. John's Church before being received at the White House by the outgoing presidential couple, Joe and Jill Biden.
Meanwhile, tech billionaires, foreign heads of state, congressmen, and other invited guests flooded into the Capitol building, where Trump had moved the ceremony due to the cold weather.
Donald Trump enters his second term with relatively strong opinion polls. 48 percent of Americans have a positive view of him, and 47.7 percent have a negative view, according to Real Clear Politics' compilation of polls. 51 percent also give a thumbs-up to his transition work. During Trump's first term, 2017–2021, his popularity fluctuated between around 40 and 45 percent.
It is clear that Americans have voted for change. Only 27.9 percent think the country is heading in the right direction, and 39.3 percent think outgoing President Joe Biden is doing a good job.
