WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th President. In his inaugural address, he said America’s “decline is over.” His speech laid out his plans for what he calls putting “America first”. His address resembles his first inaugural speech eight years ago, which was dubbed “American Carnage”.
In a remarkable return to the White House, Trump is President, again.
“And our golden age has just begun,” said Trump during the inaugural address.
In a nearly 30 minute inaugural address surrounded by former Presidents, Supreme Court Justices, members of Congress, family, allies and political challengers, he aired a similar message like his first inaugural address: America’s decline is over.
“During every single day of the Trump administration, I will very simply put America first,” said Trump during the inaugural address.
Trump said he will hit the ground running by immediately declaring a national emergency at the southern border. He promised to take control of the Panama Canal and end government DEI programs, which support promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.
“As of today, it will henceforth be the policy of the United States there will be two genders: male and female,” said Trump during the inaugural address.
Just four years ago, Trump supporters stormed the US Capitol in an attempt to stop the election certification where Trump lost the 2020 election to President Joe Biden. The Justice Department charged Trump with trying to overturn the election results but those charges were dropped following his election victory in 2024.
“The scales of justice will be rebalanced,” said Trump during the inaugural address. “The vicious, violent and weaponization of the Justice Department and our government will end.”
Trump, who is now the second President to win back the White House after losing re-election, also called on national unity in his address.
“It is time once again to act with courage with vigor,” said Trump during the inaugural address. “The vitalities of history’s greatest civilization. So as we liberate our nation, we will lead it to new heights of victory and success.”
At the age of 78, Trump becomes the oldest person sworn in as President on inauguration day. That title was previously held by Biden, who was also 78-years old when he was sworn in, but Trump beats him by being a few months older at the time of his swearing in.
