Donald Trump Sworn in as 47th President of the USA – “Today is Liberation Day”
“The golden age of America starts now,” promised Donald Trump, immediately after taking the oath of office and assuming the role of the 47th president of the United States.
“From today, our country will bloom and will once again be respected around the world,” he said, committing that he would be “honest” about the challenges the country would face.
Trump, calling today “Liberation Day,” also warned that he intends to attack the “corrupt and radical elite” that “has seized power and wealth for many years.”
He then outlined the first measures he would take.
As he had previously announced, he stated that he would sign a series of executive orders today, declaring a state of emergency at the southern U.S. border and sending the military, promising that “all illegal entries will stop” while “millions and millions” of illegal immigrants would be deported. Those who are arrested will be detained, ending the “catch and release” policy.
As part of the measures to be taken, cartels will be labeled as “foreign terrorist organizations” under the 1798 Foreign Enemies Act.
A state of emergency will also be declared in the energy sector, with the aim of replenishing strategic reserves and exporting American energy “to the whole world.” “We will become a rich country again, and this ‘black gold’ beneath our feet will help us with that,” he said.
The “restructuring” of the trade system will also begin, tariffs and taxes will be imposed on foreign countries “to make our citizens rich,” as he said.
Trump also confirmed that his administration would recognize only two genders, “male and female.”
“We will take back the Panama Canal”
He repeated that he would rename the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America” and threatened that the U.S. “will take back the Panama Canal,” which was “stupidly given to Panama,” because, as he said, “American ships are being overcharged.”
Trump Pulls the U.S. Out of the Paris Climate Agreement Again
The new U.S. president is withdrawing the country from the Paris Climate Agreement, according to a document from the White House released today.
During his first term, Trump had already pulled the U.S. out of this agreement.
Democratic former president Joe Biden rejoined the U.S. in the Agreement, and now, during his new term, Trump decides once again to withdraw.
Mitsotakis’ Congratulations to Trump on His Inauguration
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis congratulated the new U.S. President Donald Trump on his inauguration.
In a post in English on X, Mr. Mitsotakis stated that our country is committed to a strong partnership and looks forward to “your government promoting security, stability, and shared prosperity.”
Specifically, the Prime Minister mentioned in his post: “Warm congratulations to @realDonaldTrump on his inauguration as the 47th President of the United States. Greece is committed to our strong strategic partnership and looks forward to working with your government to promote security, stability, and shared prosperity.”
Heartfelt congratulations to @realDonaldTrump on being sworn in as the 47th President of the United States. Greece is committed to our strong strategic partnership and looks forward to working with your administration to advance security, stability, and shared prosperity.
— Prime Minister GR (@PrimeministerGR) January 20, 2025
Trump’s speech today 14 minutes longer than in 2017
A statistical look at Donald Trump’s speech after the inauguration: in 2017, he spoke for 16 minutes. Today, he spoke 14 minutes longer.
In the near future, we will change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, said Trump
President Donald Trump also stated that he would change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, highlighting various actions he would immediately undertake.
“America will claim its rightful position as the largest, strongest, and most respected nation on Earth – inspiring awe and admiration from the entire world,” Trump said. “In the near future, we will change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America.”
Trump: Tariffs on foreign countries to enrich our citizens
Trump also presented the plan for the so-called Foreign Revenue Service, a scheme for collecting tariffs from “foreign sources.”
“We will price and tax foreign countries so that our citizens get rich,” Trump said. “For this purpose, we are establishing the Foreign Revenue Service to collect all tariffs and revenues.”
He added that this would bring “huge amounts of money” to the country’s treasury “coming from foreign sources.”
His former advisor, Steve Bannon, proposed the idea on his “War Room” podcast in recent days as part of a plan to ease some of the burden of government funding on American taxpayers.
Trump’s fire at the Biden administration: “They gave unlimited funds to defend foreign borders but refused to defend Americans”
Trump criticized the outgoing Biden administration on border security, saying: “We now have a government that can’t even manage a simple crisis at home while simultaneously stumbling through a continuous list of catastrophic events abroad. It fails to protect our great, law-abiding American citizens, but provides asylum and protection to dangerous criminals, many of whom come from prisons and psychiatric institutions and have illegally entered our country from all over the world.”
“We have a government that has given unlimited funding to defend foreign borders but refuses to defend American borders or, more importantly, its own people,” the president added.
Trump: “We will declare a state of emergency and send troops to the southern border”
Trump said that he would declare a national state of emergency at the southern border, just as he did in 2019.
He also mentioned that he would send troops to the southern border.
Biden and Harris watched silently as these announcements were made.
In 2019, Trump used the declaration of a national emergency to fund the construction of the border wall. This time, he wants to go further and deploy military assets at the border.
Trump on assassination attempt against him: “God saved me to make America great again”
“My life was saved for a reason. God saved me to make America great again,” Trump said, referring to the assassination attempt that occurred during a political rally in Pennsylvania last summer.
“With confidence and optimism, we are at the beginning of an exciting new era of national success,” he added, further stating that “a wave of change is sweeping the country.”
“The sunlight is spreading across the world, and America has the chance to seize this opportunity like never before,” Trump said.
Donald Trump Sworn in as the 47th President of the United States
Elected President Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States.
“I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States and will, to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States,” Trump said in his oath.
Donald Trump Inaugurated as 47th U.S. President
— News is Dead (@newsisdead) January 20, 2025
Donald J. Trump has been sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, marking his return to the White House for a historic second, non-consecutive term. pic.twitter.com/UmOUGJO1Lk
Biden Granted Preemptive Pardon to His Siblings Before the Inauguration
Joe Biden granted preemptive pardons on Monday to his siblings, James and Frank, as well as to his sister, Valerie, along with their spouses.
“My family has been subjected to relentless attacks and threats, motivated solely by the desire to hurt me—the worst kind of partisan politics. Unfortunately, I have no reason to believe that these attacks will stop,” Biden stated in his announcement.
He added that he believes “in the rule of law” and is “optimistic that the strength of our legal institutions will ultimately prevail over politics.”
However, he continued, “Unfounded and politically motivated investigations cause chaos in the lives, safety, and financial security of the individuals targeted and their families. Even when individuals have done nothing wrong and will ultimately be exonerated, the mere fact that an investigation is being conducted or criminal charges are pursued can irreparably harm their reputation and finances.”
This last-minute announcement comes after the pardon granted by the president last month to his son, Hunter Biden, who was facing charges related to taxes and firearms.
Donald Trump Entered the Rotunda of the Capitol
President-elect Donald Trump entered the Rotunda of the Capitol for his inauguration ceremony. Vice President-elect JD Vance had preceded him a short while earlier.
Vance shook hands with President Joe Biden as he walked toward his seat.
Trump appeared serious, while the room applauded his entrance, and he blew kisses to his wife, Melania.
? #BREAKING: Donald J. Trump arrives in Capitol Rotunda for the swearing-in to standing ovation.
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) January 20, 2025
That includes from Biden and Harris. pic.twitter.com/hnUzPR4T3n
All set for Donald Trump’s inauguration at the Capitol Rotunda
The official guests in the front row at the Rotunda.
The CEO of TikTok at the Capitol
After the recent uproar caused in the US by the TikTok issue, the CEO of the popular app, Shou Zi Chew, went to the Capitol to attend Donald Trump’s inauguration.
The Vice President of China at the Capitol for the inauguration
Xi Jinping’s envoy, the Vice President of China, Han Zheng, arrived at the Capitol for Donald Trump’s inauguration.
The Clintons and the Bushes at the Capitol for the inauguration.
See Photos from the Arrival of Guests at the Capitol Rotunda
Everything is ready for Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony at the Capitol Rotunda.
See photos from the arrival of invited guests.
Watch the Video: Trump and Biden Arrive at the Capitol
President-elect Donald Trump and President Joe Biden arrived at the U.S. Capitol around 6 PM Greek time for the inauguration, after traveling together in a limousine from the White House.
?President Biden and President-elect Trump arrive side-by-side at the U.S. Capitol. pic.twitter.com/AwzrER289n
— Emily Davies (@ELaserDavies) January 20, 2025
Biden Left a Letter for Trump in the Oval Office – Did Not Reveal Its Contents
Joe Biden confirmed on Monday that he left a letter in the Oval Office for his predecessor and successor, President-elect Donald Trump.
Asked by reporters outside the White House if he had written a letter, Biden said “yes,” though he declined to provide further details.
“This is between Trump and me,” he said, according to reporters.
Trump left a letter in 2021, which Biden later described as “very generous.”
Biden and Trump Departed in the Same Limousine for the Capitol Ahead of the Inauguration
President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump, after concluding their meeting at the White House, are traveling together in the same limousine to the U.S. Capitol for the inauguration ceremony.
The two did not travel together four years ago, as Trump famously did not attend Biden’s inauguration, but they are returning to the tradition that President Barack Obama upheld for Trump in 2017.
It is customary for the outgoing president to accompany the president-elect to the U.S. Capitol for the inauguration ceremony.
“Welcome Home,” Biden Said While Greeting Trump
“Welcome home,” President Joe Biden said to his successor, President-elect Donald Trump, as he welcomed him to the north entrance of the White House on Monday.
Trump’s return to the White House was not the best possible outcome for Biden, who once saw himself as the person who would prevent his opponent from returning to power.
JUST IN: Pres. Biden and first lady Jill Biden greeted President-elect Donald Trump and Melania Trump back to the White House.
— ABC News (@ABC) January 20, 2025
"Welcome home," Pres. Biden was heard saying.
Follow live updates: https://t.co/aNb2zQSu1b #InaugurationDay pic.twitter.com/WzYajE0z0r
Approximately 2,600 people will be at the Capitol for the inauguration
Around 800 people are expected to gather in the Capitol Rotunda for Donald Trump’s inauguration, while another 1,300 will be in the Visitor’s Hall, and an additional 500 in the theater at the Capitol Visitor Center, according to the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies.
In total, approximately 2,600 people are expected to be inside the Capitol building for the inauguration.
Joe and Jill Biden Welcomed Donald and Melania Trump to the White House
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden welcomed President-elect Donald Trump and Melania Trump to the White House following a service at St. John’s Episcopal Church.
Typically, after the morning service, the president-elect, the vice president-elect, and their spouses visit the White House, where the president-elect and the outgoing president hold a brief private meeting.
?? Joe Biden recebe o presidente eleito Donald Trump na Casa Branca. pic.twitter.com/7wPunFzXDC
— République (@republiqueBRA) January 20, 2025
The CEOs of Meta, Amazon, and Apple Attend Service at Saint John’s
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, and Apple CEO Tim Cook are inside Saint John’s Church attending the service.
Also present are President-elect Donald Trump and future First Lady Melania Trump, along with Vice President-elect J.D. Vance and his wife, Usha Vance, ahead of the inauguration at the Capitol Rotunda.
The Tech founders/CEOs are all sitting together inside St. John’s church:
— johnny maga (@_johnnymaga) January 20, 2025
Zuckerberg, Sundar Pichai, Tim Cook, Bezos pic.twitter.com/Ekhe0Yo6Qo
Fox News: Trump to approve deployment of military forces to U.S. borders
President-elect Donald Trump will sign 11 executive orders related to U.S. border security, including one authorizing the deployment of American military forces to the U.S. borders, a Fox News journalist reported today in a post on X.
Another executive order will designate certain international cartels and criminal organizations as terrorist groups, while yet another will direct the Departments of Homeland Security and Defense to complete the construction of the border wall and deploy personnel to enforce border security, the journalist said, citing details from three of the orders obtained by the Fox reporter.
Trump expected to sign 10 executive orders on immigration
Donald Trump is expected to sign 10 executive orders related to one of his top priorities: immigration, according to a new White House official.
Trump’s adviser, Jason Miller, stated that the president-elect will initially focus on specific policies regarding borders and energy, many of which resemble those from his first term.
“The two main priorities really focus on securing the borders and also increasing our energy production,” Miller said. “We’ve talked about reopening some permits when it comes to energy production. If you liked President Trump’s policies, especially on the borders during his first term, I think you’ll like what you’ll see starting today.”
Biden’s pardons are not great news, says Trump’s lawyer
Jesse Binnall, one of President-elect Donald Trump’s private attorneys working on lawsuits related to January 6, stated on social media that the legal community was cautious about President Joe Biden’s preemptive pardons before Monday because they facilitate compelled testimony.
“Pardons are not actually great news. Anyone who just received a pardon will no longer be able to refuse to testify in civil, criminal, or congressional proceedings by invoking the Fifth Amendment,” Binnall wrote.
The pardon also won’t protect those who received it from congressional investigations or other types of inquiries, such as tax investigations, if these arise.
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