Trump Sworn In as 47th U.S. President: Inaugural Address Says 'The Golden Age of America Begins Right Now'
At noon on January 20, 2025, in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States. Because of severe cold weather, the inauguration ceremony was moved indoors, and Chief Justice John G. Roberts administered the oath.
Trump previously served as the 45th President of the United States. J.D. Vance became Vice President.
Those in attendance included President Biden, Vice President Harris, and former Presidents Clinton, George W. Bush and Obama.
Trump delivered his inaugural address at 12:10 p.m., opening with the words, "The golden age of America begins right now."
He said that for American citizens, January 20, 2025, was "Liberation Day," and said that every day of his administration he would put "America First."
In the address, he announced that he would sign a series of executive orders that day, including declaring a national emergency at the southern border, halting all illegal entry, restoring the "Remain in Mexico" policy, designating drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations, and invoking the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to combat foreign gangs.
The address also announced a national energy emergency and expanded drilling, an end to government censorship and the restoration of free speech, and said the official policy of the United States government would recognize only two genders.
He noted that on the day before the inauguration, hostages in the Middle East had begun returning home to reunite with their families.
He also noted that the day was Martin Luther King Day and said he would work to make his dream come true.
(Source: The White House)
Source: The White House
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Photo: 图：2025年1月20日，特朗普在美国国会大厦圆形大厅宣誓就任第47任总统。图：Ike Hayman，公共领域，via Wikimedia Commons / Photo: Donald Trump takes the oath of office in the Capitol Rotunda on January 20, 2025. Photo: Ike Hayman, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
