On Monday, January 20th, the 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump (also known as Donald J. Trump or simply Trump), held his inauguration ceremony. It is reported that Trump emphasized in his speech that he will “be the President of all American people.”
Trump, along with Vice President-elect JD Vance, took the oath of office to begin his four-year term as head of a Republican administration. This marks the official start of Trump’s second term as President of the United States, with his first term beginning in 2017.
The presidential inauguration signifies the formal transfer of power between the previous and incoming federal government administrations. As per the 20th Amendment of the United States Constitution, the presidential four-year term ends at noon on January 20th, with the incoming president subsequently taking the oath of office.
Trump’s inauguration ceremony was scheduled to begin around 11:30 AM Eastern Time on Monday, preparing for his official inauguration at noon when he would officially become the President.
Trump has vowed to push forward with transformative “America First” policies, with his governing direction set to influence global political and economic landscapes. The focus on Monday was on the presidential inauguration speech and the signing of executive orders on his first day in office.
On Sunday, January 19th, Trump announced that as President, he would make his first official visit over the weekend to California to inspect the damages caused by the Los Angeles wildfires.
“I want to express our concern to all those affected by the California wildfires,” Trump said. “I will be going there on Friday to take a look and get things back to normal.”
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Trump’s supporters had already started to gather at the Capital One Arena, taking their seats for the ceremony, which was still eight hours away from Trump’s official speech at the Capitol Building.
Hundreds of people seated wore warm clothes and red MAGA hats to combat the cold weather.
According to incoming White House officials, Trump is expected to sign 10 executive orders related to immigration.
Trump and his wife attended a ceremony at the nearby St. John’s Episcopal Church, with Vice President-elect Vance and his wife Usha Vance also in attendance.
Trump and Melania left Blair House near the White House to attend the ceremony at St. John’s Church.
Later, the Trumps were expected to meet President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at the U.S. Capitol before the swearing-in ceremony.
Traditionally, Washington, D.C., the capital city, hosts a series of inaugural events, including concerts, oath ceremonies, luncheons, parades, inaugural balls, and more.
Due to the extremely low temperatures predicted for the day (22 degrees Fahrenheit), Trump’s inauguration ceremony was moved indoors to the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol, similar to the arrangement for President Ronald Reagan in 1985.
The space in the Capitol Rotunda is limited, accommodating around 2,000 people at most. As a result, Trump announced that the Capital One Arena would be open for the public to watch a live broadcast. After the ceremony, he would personally visit the venue to interact with the public and invited representatives.
When Trump was inaugurated as the 45th President of the United States at the Capitol in 2017, the ceremony attracted around 800,000 to 900,000 attendees, showcasing its grandeur.
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During the inauguration ceremony, Trump will once again swear the oath with his left hand on the Bible gifted by his mother and the Bible used by President Lincoln. Following this, he will deliver his inaugural address, outlining his administration’s goals for the next four years.
Reportedly, the theme of this speech is “Unity.” Trump had mentioned in an interview with NBC News that “Unity” would be a key message in his inaugural address.
He said, “I think success brings unity, and I’ve found that to be true… Now is the time to unite our country.”
According to media reports, Trump recently held a two-hour meeting with Senate Republicans where he mentioned that he had around 100 executive orders prepared, planning to sign them on his first day in office. These orders will primarily focus on policies he campaigned on, including tariffs, border security, and other issues.
Core measures of his “America First” policy include: deporting millions of illegal immigrants; imposing high tariffs on imports from communist China and other countries around the world; increasing the efficiency of the federal government; combating the “woke” culture hindering combat readiness in the military; removing anti-American influences from the judiciary and intelligence systems; continuing tax cuts and reducing government spending; and addressing the ever-increasing U.S. national debt.
Four years ago, President Biden set a record by signing 17 executive orders on his first day in office, and Trump is likely to surpass this record and set a new high.