(Rightallegiance.com) – President Donald J. Trump was sworn in today as the 47th President of the United States, marking the beginning of his second term in office. In his inaugural address, delivered inside the Capitol Rotunda due to frigid temperatures, Trump proclaimed the onset of a “Golden Age” for America, pledging to restore the nation’s prosperity and global standing
“From this moment on, America’s decline is over,” Trump declared, asserting that his return to the presidency was a mandate to reverse the policies of the previous administration. He criticized his predecessor, Joe Biden, stating that he was inheriting a government that “cannot manage even a simple crisis at home, while at the same time stumbling into a continuing catalog of catastrophic events abroad”
The President outlined an ambitious agenda aimed at addressing what he described as national crises. He announced plans to declare a national emergency at the southern border to curb illegal immigration and drug trafficking. Additionally, he vowed to tackle inflation, which he attributed to overspending by the Biden administration, and to impose tariffs on foreign goods to protect American industries
Trump’s speech also touched on personal experiences, including surviving an assassination attempt during the 2024 campaign. He credited divine intervention for his survival, stating that he had been “saved by God” to “make America great again”
The inauguration ceremony was attended by former presidents, vice presidents, GOP donors, and tech industry leaders such as Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, and Sundar Pichai. Thousands of supporters watched the event via livestream at nearby venues due to limited seating inside the Capitol
As he concluded his address, President Trump expressed optimism about the nation’s future. “I return to the presidency confident and optimistic that we are at the start of a thrilling new era of national success,” he said. “A tide of change is sweeping the country”
The President’s remarks set the tone for a term that promises significant policy shifts and a focus on national revitalization.