On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump was sworn in for his second term, marking the commencement of a renewed “America First” agenda. In his inaugural address, delivered inside the Capitol Rotunda due to inclement weather, Trump declared the day as “liberation day” and proclaimed, “From this moment on, America’s decline is over.”
Emphasizing a “revolution of common sense,” the 78-year-old president outlined plans to address the border crisis, reduce inflation, end green energy initiatives, and restore national unity. He also announced intentions to send American astronauts to Mars, stating, “We will pursue our manifest destiny into the stars, launching American astronauts to plant the Stars and Stripes on the planet Mars.” (New York Post)
The ceremony was attended by notable figures, including former Presidents Joe Biden, Barack Obama, and George W. Bush, as well as tech industry leaders Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jeff Bezos. Following the swearing-in, Trump signed a series of executive orders aimed at reversing policies from the previous administration. These actions included reinstating the “Remain in Mexico” policy, boosting American energy production, and renaming geographical landmarks. (New York Post)
In a move highlighting his commitment to free speech, Trump signed an executive order to “immediately stop all government censorship and bring back free speech to America.” He also addressed the weaponization of the (Justice Department), vowing to end what he described as “the vicious, violent, and unfair weaponization of the Justice Department and our government.”
The inauguration, held on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, underscored the nation’s ongoing political divisions. Media coverage varied significantly, with some outlets highlighting themes of unity and others focusing on partisan aspects of the event. (AP News)
As President Trump embarks on his second term, the nation watches closely to see how his “(America First)” policies will unfold in the coming years.
