Donald J. Trump will be inaugurated today as the 47th President of the United States, marking the beginning of a new and unpredictable chapter in American leadership. On the eve of his swearing-in, President-elect Trump addressed a jubilant crowd at a victory rally in Washington, where he pledged swift and decisive action to tackle national crises, with a focus on immigration reform and economic revitalization.
“Starting tomorrow, I will act with historic speed and strength to resolve every single crisis facing our country,” Trump vowed, energizing the packed arena.
Joining him was Elon Musk, who is set to spearhead a major cost-cutting initiative within the administration. Musk promised transformative accomplishments, declaring his commitment to strengthening America for future generations.
Immigration was a central theme of Trump’s speech, echoing his campaign rhetoric. “We’re going to stop the invasion of our borders,” he asserted, hinting at immediate plans for raids targeting undocumented immigrants. Trump also sharply criticized outgoing President Joe Biden, labeling his administration a “failure.”
The rally drew notable celebrity supporters, including actor Jon Voight and musician Kid Rock, as well as large crowds of citizens braving snowy weather. “I wanted to witness history in the making,” said Alan McNeely, a 21-year-old student from Connecticut.
Earlier in the day, Trump visited Arlington National Cemetery to honor fallen U.S. soldiers. Accompanied by Vice President-elect J.D. Vance, he laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in a solemn ceremony. This marked a stark contrast to Trump’s controversial prior visit to the site during his campaign.
Due to cold weather forecasts, the inauguration ceremony was relocated from the Capitol steps to the Rotunda, a venue last used during Ronald Reagan’s swearing-in four decades ago. Incoming press secretary Karoline Leavitt revealed, “You’re going to hear President Trump talk about how we are entering a Golden Age of America.”
Trump has pledged to enact a flurry of executive orders immediately after assuming office. His priorities include stricter immigration enforcement, expanded oil drilling on federal land, and reversing key policies of the Biden administration.
Speaking to NBC, Trump stated that deportations of undocumented migrants would commence “very, very quickly,” though reports suggest plans for a Chicago raid are under review due to a security leak.
Addressing the social media platform TikTok, Trump credited his leadership for its restoration after a national security shutdown. He vowed to negotiate a deal ensuring its American ownership while delaying any potential ban.
In the Middle East, Trump’s transition team played a role in securing the release of three Israeli hostages as part of a Gaza ceasefire agreement, coordinated in partnership with the outgoing Biden administration.
As Trump prepares to take office, his administration is poised to roll out sweeping changes. Whether through economic reforms, immigration policies, or foreign relations, his agenda signals a bold and transformative direction for the United States.