Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on Monday, marking the beginning of his second term in a historic ceremony held inside the Capitol Rotunda due to adverse weather conditions. The event drew significant attention as Trump presented a sweeping vision for his administration.
Key Highlights from Trump’s Inaugural Address
In his address, Trump tackled a range of pressing issues, including gender policies, race, border control, economic reforms, and energy strategies. His statements reflected the administration’s commitment to a decisive and controversial policy agenda.
Gender Policy Declaration
Trump declared his administration would officially recognize only two genders—male and female—effectively dismissing non-binary, transgender, and other gender identities.
“This week, I will end the government policy of engineering race and gender into every aspect of public and private life. Henceforth, it will be the official policy of the United States government that there are only two genders: male and female,” Trump announced.
Overhauling Trade and Tax Systems
The president unveiled plans to revolutionize the U.S. trade system by establishing an “External Revenue Service” to collect tariffs from foreign nations, aiming to reduce the tax burden on U.S. citizens.
“I will immediately begin the overhaul of our trade system to protect American workers and families. Instead of taxing our citizens to enrich other countries, we will tariff and tax foreign countries to enrich our citizens,” Trump stated.
Energy and Manufacturing Revival
Trump pledged to restore America’s status as a manufacturing powerhouse by leveraging the nation’s abundant oil and gas reserves. He vowed to end the Green New Deal and revoke the electric vehicle mandate.
“America will be a manufacturing nation once again. We will use our liquid gold—oil and gas—to bring prices down, fill our reserves, and export energy worldwide. We will end the Green New Deal and save our auto industry,” he said.
Border Control Measures
Trump declared a national emergency at the southern border and announced stringent measures to combat illegal immigration, including reinstating the Remain in Mexico policy and ending catch-and-release practices.
“All illegal entry will be halted, and we will begin the process of returning millions of criminal aliens. Troops will secure our borders to repel this invasion,” he announced.
The president also vowed to designate cartels as foreign terrorist organizations and invoke the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to address criminal networks.
Other Key Promises and Initiatives
Trump announced the creation of a Department of Government Efficiency and proposed measures to tackle inflation, high costs, and crime. He emphasized his commitment to eliminating gang activity and ensuring public safety.
“As commander-in-chief, I have no higher responsibility than to defend our country from threats and invasions,” Trump declared.
The president referenced an assassination attempt during his campaign, framing his survival as a divine endorsement of his mission to “make America great again.” He also criticized the nation’s healthcare and education systems, pledging reforms to address inadequacies highlighted by recent natural disasters.
Ceremony and Tradition
The inauguration was attended by lawmakers, distinguished guests, and family members. Vice President JD Vance was also sworn in during a ceremony led by Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh.
Earlier in the day, Trump and former First Lady Melania Trump met with outgoing President Joe Biden and former First Lady Jill Biden, continuing the tradition of a formal handover between administrations.
At a pre-inauguration rally, Trump addressed supporters, promising to pardon January 6 defendants and issuing executive orders on his first day in office.
Despite freezing temperatures, the ceremony proceeded with optimism as Trump expressed confidence in his administration’s vision and America’s future.ith Trump expressing confidence in his administration’s vision and America’s future.