Donald Trump Inaugurated as 47th President of the United States
On January 20, 2025, Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States, beginning his second term in office.
The ceremony was held inside the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., due to cold weather conditions.
Pre-Inauguration Rally
A day before the inauguration, on January 19, 2025, President-elect Trump hosted a "Make America Great Again Victory Rally" at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. During the rally, he vowed to act with "historic speed and strength" to address the nation's challenges and sharply criticized the policies of the previous administration. He pledged to end what he described as "four long years of American decline" and outlined a vision for revitalizing the country.
Inaugural Address
In his inaugural address, President Trump reiterated his promise to end the perceived decline of the nation and usher in a "golden age" for America. He criticized the prior administration’s policies and celebrated his political comeback, declaring, "Many people thought I couldn't stage such a historic political comeback... But as you see today, here I am. The American people have spoken." He emphasized prioritizing America's interests and pursuing bold, transformative goals for the nation.
Immigration: President Trump outlined plans to deploy troops to the U.S.-Mexico border to halt asylum access and announced efforts to end birthright citizenship.
Social Policies: He declared that "there are only two genders" and initiated measures to dismantle so-called "woke" policies, advocating for a color-blind, merit-based society.
Space Exploration: The President unveiled a bold objective to send American astronauts to Mars, aiming to plant the U.S. flag on the planet as part of expanding national wealth and territory.
Donald Trump gestures to U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts after he was sworn in
Clemency Actions
January 6 Pardons: On his first day back in office, President Trump granted clemency to approximately 1,500 individuals convicted of crimes related to the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack. This included full pardons and commutes for high-profile figures associated with the events.
With his second term underway, President Trump has set an ambitious agenda to reshape domestic and international policies, declaring a new chapter for the United States.
