Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States, commencing his second term with a ceremony at the Capitol Rotunda in Washington, DC. Chief Justice John Roberts administered the oath, while JD Vance, at 40, became the 50th and third youngest Vice President, sworn in by Justice Brett Kavanaugh. President Trump’s inaugural address focused on declaring a national energy emergency to address high prices, attributing inflation to overspending and rising energy costs. He vowed to prioritize America, signifying the start of a new chapter and a “golden age” under his leadership.
Trump emphasized an agenda to rescind clean energy policies, terminate the Green New Deal, and revoke electric vehicle mandates, asserting these actions would revitalize the auto industry and honor commitments to auto workers. Moreover, he promised to reform trade to protect American workers, planning to tax foreign countries, and announced the creation of the External Revenue Service to manage tariffs and generate substantial revenue.
Addressing justice reforms, Trump pledged to end perceived bias in the Justice Department, ensuring a fair legal system. He claimed his victory underscored national unity behind his agenda, and controversially suggested renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America.
The inaugural event featured performances by Carrie Underwood and opera singer Christopher Macchio. Dignitaries, including Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, and leaders from Argentina, Italy, Ecuador, El Salvador, and former leaders from Brazil and Poland, attended. Business magnates like Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, Tim Cook, Sundar Pichai, and Sam Altman were also present.
At 78, Trump is now the oldest person to assume the presidency, a record previously held by Joe Biden, who had earlier issued preemptive pardons to key figures associated with the January 6th Capitol attack investigation.
Original Source: https://www.newsonair.gov.in/donald-trump-to-take-oath-as-47th-president-of-us-eam-jaishankar-to-attend-swearing-in-ceremony/
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Publish Date: 2025-01-20 22:46:00
