
President Donald Trump was inaugurated on January 20 as the 47th President of the United States, declaring that "the decline of America is over."
Immediately after his inauguration, Trump announced plans to sign executive orders related to strengthening southern border control and declared a national emergency.
He stated, "We will immediately stop all illegal immigration and designate foreign gangs and drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations." He also expressed his intention to crack down on criminal organizations by invoking the Alien Enemies Act of 1798. To this end, he announced tough measures, including deploying troops to the border.
Energy policy was also a significant focus. Trump declared a "national energy emergency," promising to accelerate the development of oil and natural gas to control soaring energy prices. At the same time, he expressed his ambition to achieve economic growth by exporting American resources worldwide. He referred to oil and natural gas as "liquid gold beneath our feet" and emphasized that they would be the core driving force of the American economy.
Additionally, Trump announced plans to increase government efficiency by abolishing diversity policies and various regulations introduced by the Biden administration. Notably, he revealed a specific plan to establish the External Revenue Service to secure substantial tax revenue from abroad, aiming to return wealth to American citizens.
One of Trump's key actions was to nullify major measures taken by the Biden administration. He signed an executive order canceling the designation of Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism and made decisions such as postponing the enforcement of the TikTok ban. He also granted pardons and sentence reductions to 1,500 individuals involved in the Capitol riot, sending a message to his support base.
After the inauguration ceremony, President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance had a special time meeting enthusiastic supporters at the Capital One Arena in Washington D.C. Due to the extreme cold, the ceremony was held indoors, and about 20,000 supporters who could not attend gathered in the arena. As soon as Trump appeared, chants of "USA" and "Trump" filled the arena. The audience erupted in applause, and Trump stated, "We are witnessing the golden age of America," emphasizing, "I will restore the country as quickly as possible."
Trump then showcased a performance by sitting at a desk set up on one side of the stage, signing executive orders and publicly revealing his first major actions in real-time. His first executive order rescinded 78 executive orders and memos signed by the Biden administration, clearly outlining his policy direction.
At this event, Trump emphasized the message that "the future of America is bright," stating that "the MAGA movement has now entered a new beginning." This event, which comforted supporters who could not attend the inauguration while simultaneously showcasing the key policy directions he would pursue, is seen as a moment that symbolically revealed Trump's political style.







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