‘The Golden Age of America begins’ declares Donald Trump after taking oath

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Donald John Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States during the 60th Presidential inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. US Chief Justice John Roberts administered the oath on Monday, Jan 20.

Trump, 78, who has served as the 45th U.S. president in his second inaugural address reiterated to resolve, ‘Make America Great Again.’

In his first official speech as 47th U.S. president, Trump’s first few words were ‘The Golden Age of America has begun’ and today marks the ‘Liberation Day’ for the country.

Recalling the assassination attempt on him during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania last year, Trump asserted that “God saved” his life. “The Golden Age of America begins right now,” Trump said after taking oath. He added that the White House, America now has the chance to seize this opportunity “like never before”.

“America will soon be greater, stronger, and far more exceptional than ever before. I return to the presidency confident and optimistic that we are at the start of a thrilling new era of national success. A tide of change is sweeping the country. Sunlight is pouring over the entire world. and America has the chance to seize this opportunity like never before,” he said. “But first, we must be honest about the challenges we face. While they are plentiful, they will be annihilated by this great momentum that the world is now witnessing in the United States of America.”

Trump added that the United States will flourish and be respected again globally, adding that their first priority will be to create a nation that is “proud, prosperous, and free.”

“From this day forward, our country will flourish and be respected again all over the world. We will be the envy of every nation and we will not allow ourselves to be taken advantage of any longer. During every single day of the Trump administration, I will very simply put America first. Our sovereignty will be reclaimed. Our safety will be restored. The scales of justice will be rebalanced. The vicious, violent, and unfair weaponization of the Justice Department and our government will end. And our top priority will be to create a nation that is proud, prosperous, and free,” he said.

Speaking on the assassination attempt on him, Trump added, “Those who wish to stop our cause have tried to take my freedom and indeed, to take my life. Just a few months ago, in a beautiful Pennsylvania field, an assassin’s bullet ripped through my ear. But I felt then, and believe even more so now, that my life was saved for a reason. I was saved by God to make America great again.”

Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States during the 60th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC. U.S. Chief Justice John Roberts administered the oath to Trump. Before Trump’s swearing-in, JD Vance was sworn in as U.S. Vice-President.

Trump alongside outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden arrived at the Capitol from the White House for the swearing-in ceremony. Earlier Vice President Kamala Harris accompanied VP-elect JD Vance to the Capitol.

Donald Trump’s wife, Melania Trump, arrived at the Rotunda along with Vance’s wife, Usha Vance. Biden’s wife, Jill Biden, and Kamala Harris’ husband, Doug Emhoff, arrived ahead of them. Trump’s cabinet nominees took seats ahead of his inauguration. Former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy and tech billionaire Elon Musk, the co-chairs of the newly created Department of Government Efficiency, also attended the ceremony.

Former U.S. Presidents and First Ladies, including Bill Clinton and former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, George Bush, and Laura Bush attended Trump’s inauguration. Former U.S. President Barack Obama was also present during the ceremony.

Donald Trump’s children — Ivanka Trump, Donald Trump Jr, Tiffany Trump, Eric Trump, and Baron Trump were present in the U.S. Capitol to attend his inauguration. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Google CEO Sundar Pichai attended the ceremony.

After the swearing-in, President Trump will take part in the signing ceremony in the President’s Room, a tradition that began in 1981 with President Ronald Reagan. This event marks one of the first official actions of the newly sworn president, where he signs nominations and various memorandums or proclamations.

Following the signing, a luncheon will be held, and Trump will take part in the review of the troops before heading to Capitol Hill to join the inaugural parade. Later, Trump and his wife will participate in a signing ceremony at the White House and deliver remarks at the Convention Centre.

The evening will conclude with the first dance at the Liberty Ball, followed by participation in the Commander-in-Chief Ball and the United Station Ball. The day will end with Trump’s return to the White House.