In a historic swearing-in ceremony on January 19, Donald Trump took office as the 47th president of the United States, proclaiming, “America’s decline is over.” Delivering an emphatic Inaugural Address at the Capitol, Trump echoed sentiments from his previous term, portraying a nation in dire straits that he alone could resurrect.
He announced plans to immediately declare a national emergency at the southern border, with military forces deployed for protection. Among his sweeping changes, Trump vowed to dismantle federal programs advocating diversity, equity, and inclusion. In a remarkable assertion, he declared he would rename the Gulf of Mexico to “the Gulf of America,” and shockingly, he indicated plans to “take back” the Panama Canal, claiming it for the U.S.
Trump’s inauguration also marked several significant milestones. At 78, he became the oldest individual ever to assume the presidency, surpassing Joe Biden’s previous record. Additionally, Trump is now only the second president in U.S. history to regain the White House after an electoral defeat, joining Grover Cleveland in this rare accomplishment. Notably, he also stands as the first individual with a felony conviction to hold the presidential office.
As followers reflect on the day, the atmosphere is charged with anticipation regarding the policies and changes to come under Trump’s leadership in this new chapter for America.
