The 2025 Presidential Inauguration

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On January 20, 2025, Donald J. Trump, the 45th President of the United States of America, was sworn into office for his second term, the first being from 2017 - 2021. President Trump stated in his inauguration speech that his presidency would mark the start of a “golden age” in the U.S., and would allow America to grow on the global stage. 

Some key points and statements to know from the President’s inauguration speech:

• The elimination of mandates for the production of electric vehicles, allowing people to “buy the car of [their] choice.”

• A promise to impose tariffs on international imports, to help America's “prosperity.” He also stated the amount of revenue from these tariffs would allow for the creation of a new agency, the External Revenue Service, to aid with the money produced.

• Reiteration of his belief that the 2020 election was rigged. President Trump also stated that he believed the Democratic party tried to rig the 2024 election.

• An announcement that he intended to pardon those incarcerated for the January 6th attack on the capitol.

• Criticizing former President Biden's administration and denounced the former president's ability to “protect the American people.”

• A desire to continue upon his campaign by facilitating mass deportations and halting immigration over the southern border.

• An intention to plant an American flag on Mars by January 20, 2029, his last day in office. He did not elaborate on the specifics of this endeavor.

Sources:

   1) “4 takeaways from Trump's second inaugural address,” NPR

   2) “Trump’s Proposed Tariff Agency Raises Questions, and Confusion, for Experts,” The New York Times