Today is Trump’s historic second inauguration into US Office

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Polarizing public figure Donald Trump is set to be inaugurated as US President for the second time, during a formal ceremony taking place in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda, a change from the original outdoor venue due to severe weather conditions. Chief Justice John Roberts will administer the oath of office at about 12 PM ET.

In his inaugural speech, Trump is anticipated to outline his objectives and vision for the nation during his upcoming term, focusing on his plans to implement various policies. This significant address will set the tone for his administration, giving insight into the direction he aims to take in the coming years. Additionally, the inauguration will be accessible to the public through a livestream event at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., allowing citizens to participate in the historic moment.

Following his speech, the outgoing President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will exit the Capitol, marking the end of Biden’s long tenure in public service that spanned over fifty years. This transition reflects the shift in leadership and the beginning of Trump’s new term as he takes on the duties of the presidency once again.

Later in the day, Trump will convene with lawmakers for a celebratory lunch at the Capitol. Afterward, an inaugural parade is scheduled, which has also been moved to the indoor venue of Capital One Arena due to weather concerns. Trump has expressed his intention to join the attendees there. Upon returning to the Oval Office, he will conduct a signing ceremony for his immediate actions on Day One. Tonight, he is expected to grace the three official inaugural balls—the Commander in Chief Ball, the Liberty Inaugural Ball, and the Starlight Ball—where he will likely address the guests in attendance.

Regarding the initial priorities for the 47th president, Politico indicates that surveys show the American populace is seeking stricter immigration regulations. However, several of Trump’s more stringent measures, like the separation of families, faced significant opposition during his first administration in 2017-2021. Additionally, numerous executive actions he may seek to implement may encounter legal and practical challenges.

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7 Comments

  1. Brain Damage
    January 21, 2025

    congrats to President Trump. You are a great fighter.. God blesses you.

  2. J.John-Charles
    January 21, 2025

    No surprise. The person who wrote this piece, is labeling him as a “Polarizing public figure.”
    Soon after Trump’s first inauguration on Jan 20 2017, the headline of this Washington Post news paper was
    “The Resistance Begins Right Now”
    When Letitia James launched her campaign for the position of attorney General of New York, as a black woman she didn’t say, If I am elected I will do everything within my power to see that the young boys and girls develop to be respectable men and women”
    Instead she said “my target is Donald Trump.I will see that he is bankrupted.
    So at the end of the road we can say,
    God works in a mysterious way, His wonders to perform.

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  3. Time is coming
    January 20, 2025

    one of the things I would like Trump to do for Dominicais….is to investigate the Dominica government..and to have the government give a detail account of the CBI money…and investigate the morn Daniel properties…and investigate all ministers financial background….buying of properties as to their salary they are making…

  4. Thames
    January 20, 2025

    is a crazy and evil man!

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    • smh
      January 21, 2025

      Yes crazy and evil as opposed to the other side who promotes transgenderism and abortion (killing of the unborn). Trump won in large part because they went too far with this stuff.

      When you have Biden putting in a man who calls himself a woman (Rachel Levine – look him up) as secretary of HEALTH, who has influence over government policy on MENTAL HEALTH, who is talking about how children should be allowed to receive “gender affirming care”, meaning putting them on hormone blockers to prevent puberty so that a gender confused boy for example will not develop normally as a human male – that is what you can call crazy.

  5. Ibo France
    January 20, 2025

    Truly historic moment this. The first convicted felon to ascend to the apex of power in the World in a supposedly democracy. This is a person who cannot speak coherently and has lost his moral and ethical bearings.

    This a sad day in world history!

  6. Channel One
    January 20, 2025

    Welcome back President Trump!!! We (ie the Right-Thinking Ones) are well pleased.

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