Donald Trump Sworn In As 47th President of USA, Describes It As Beginning of Golden Age of America
- Donald John Trump has been sworn in as the 47th President of the United States of America
- Trump highlighted his plans for the country during his first speech, saying he'd put America first
- The President described his inauguration as the beginning of the golden age of the United States
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Donald John Trump has officially been sworn in as the 47th President of the United States of America (USA).
Trump took the oath of office at the US Capitol in Washington, D.C., on 20 January 2025. His inauguration was a historic moment, marking the first time since the 1890s that a president who was defeated in an election returned victorious to be elected for a second time.
Inclement weather meant that the ceremony was moved indoors for the first time in decades, but it still saw tech billionaires, cabinet nominees and former presidents attend.
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Trump makes bold statements in first speech
During his first speech, Trump described it as the beginning of the golden age of America.
"The golden age of America begins right now. From this day forward, our country will flourish and be respected. I will very simply put America first," Trump said.
He explained that he wanted to correct the errors of the past government, which prioritised foreigners over its own law-abiding citizens. He stated that they funded the defence of foreign borders but couldn't defend America.
“From this day on, America’s decline is over,” Trump exclaimed.
Trump also touched on the assassination attempt on his life, saying that God saved him to make America great again.
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Trump signs numerous executive orders
The new President also announced that, as his first act, he would sign numerous executive orders to restore the country to its former glory.
He stated that the first act was to declare a national emergency at the southern border, where all illegal entry would be halted, adding that the government would begin the process of returning millions of 'criminal aliens' to where they came from.
When speaking about his plans for the country itself, he stated that America would become a colour-blind and merit-based country, adding that the American dream would soon be back and thriving like never before.
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