Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th US president, marking a return to the Oval Office. His inauguration speech echoed themes from his previous term, emphasizing the need to fix a broken America and promising swift action through executive orders.
Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th president of the United States by Chief Justice John Roberts in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, on Jan. 20.
During his first inauguration in January, 2017, Mr. Trump decidedly broke from that tradition. Telling the audience that he would stop the “American carnage” of the previous four years, Mr. Trump offered himself up as the only salve for a ravaged nation. Of course, the idea of a country coming together to usher in a new era against a collective challenge can be unifying. This can be a kind of hope. Any mention of national unity, however, was at the behest of Mr. Trump. Whereas former president Barack Obama took care to acknowledge in his 2008 victory speech that democracy requires some degree of solidarity – that he still represented and served those who voted against him – Mr.
Some of Mr. Trump’s promises were, of course, ludicrous. To hear it from him, the new manifest destiny of the United States apparently involves taking back the Panama Canal, planting the American flag on Mars, and changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. But even though these are undeniably strange preoccupations for a newly inaugurated president, they make sense in the context of Mr.
INAUGURATION DONALD TRUMP UNITED STATES DEMOCRACY EXECUTIVE ORDERS
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Trump Sworn in as 47th President, Returns to White HouseDonald Trump inaugurated for his second term as President of the United States, promising continued focus on economic growth, national security, and healthcare.
Read more »
Trump Sworn In as 47th President Amidst Republican Control and Unprecedented ComebackDonald Trump is inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States, marking a historic moment as Republicans seize unified control of Washington. Trump's victory came after overcoming multiple challenges, including impeachments, criminal indictments, and a pair of assassination attempts. His inauguration is marked by a unique twist due to frigid weather, with the ceremony moved indoors and the traditional parade replaced.
Read more »
Donald Trump sworn in as 47th U.S. president, declares national emergency at Mexican borderU.S. President Donald Trump raises his fist next to U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance at the conclusion of the inauguration ceremony on the inauguration day of his second Presidential term in Washington, U.S. January 20, 2025. SAUL LOEB/Pool via REUTERS
Read more »
Trump to be sworn in as 47th U.S. president, emboldened to reshape American institutionsTrump is expected to act swiftly, with executive orders already prepared for his signature to jumpstart deportations, increase fossil fuel development and reduce civil service protections for government workers
Read more »
Trump Returns To Power After Unprecedented Comeback, Emboldened To Reshape American InstitutionsDonald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th president.
Read more »
Donald Trump Inauguration: Live Updates As 47th President Takes OfficeFollow along for the latest updates as Trump returns to the White House.
Read more »