Trump’s 2025 Inauguration marks a momentous return in American democracy, as it marks the smooth transition of power and continuation of the USA’s political system. Inauguration day marks the new presidential term, where promises and progress are sworn. On January 20, the USA witnessed another smooth power transition when Donald Trump was sworn in for a second non-consecutive term as president. This inauguration got the limelight due to its happening after a chain of unexpected political events from his defeat in 2020 to his return to the White House in the political wilderness. Let’s take a glance at some happenings on the inaugural day of the Trump presidency.Â
The Road to 2025
Trump gaining presidency in 2025 was a remarkable yet rare political comeback, following his defeat in the 2020 election. Trump’s triumph has confirmed him as one of the most important figures in contemporary American history and affirms the perseverance of his movement and ability to change the political landscape. Despite being out of position Donald Trump remains an eminent figure by leveraging rallies, frequent media appearances, and more. He used economic miseries, cultural differences, and his promise to make America great again, to galvanize his devoted followers and overcome the fierce resistance.
Inauguration Day Events
Let’s have a detailed look at the important events of Trump’s presidency inaugural day:
- As expected Donald Trump was very active when it came to executive decisions. Within hours he revoked 78 of the processor’s (Joe Biden) policies.
- He ordered a crackdown on immigration.
- He ordered the US withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement.
- He also announced his withdrawal from WHO stating that the organization kept on asking for onerous funds from America.
- He revoked the sentences of all 1500 prisoners convicted for the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol.
- He commuted the sentences of the leaders of Oath keepers and Proud Boys involved in seditious conspiracies.Â
- Donald Trump ordered a halt to the federal government’s hiring aiming to overhaul the federal bureaucracy.
- He announced that the federal government would only recognize two immutable sexes. It will be based on whether the individuals were born with eggs or sperm.
- The most talked about decision came when he signed an executive order to delay the ban on the Chinese short video app – TikTok – for another 75 days. The law provides a broad discretion on how to ban Chinese-owned apps from the US app store.  Â
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Trump’s 2025 Inauguration Address
Securing the U.S. border, reviving domestic industry, and battling what he called the “entrenched bureaucracy” in Washington were among the top objectives covered in the speech. In his tone, Trump combined his trademark defiance with a call for togetherness, though the latter was primarily aimed at his followers rather than the general public.
He acknowledged the encumbrances of political disagreement but stressed that his administration would focus on “putting America first” without any compromise. Trump also promised to address inflation, rebuild energy independence, and protect individual freedoms, themes that resonated deeply with his supporters. The speech was remarkable and notable especially because of Trump’s communication style.
Eminent Attendees at the Inaugural Ceremony
The inauguration ceremony saw several prominent figures in attendance from various fields. Some of the eminent figures included; Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, french billionaire, and entrepreneur Xavier Neil also joined them. The event was also witnessed by global leaders such as India’s external affairs minister S. Jaishankar, foreign ministers from Australia and Japan, and the Chinese vice president.
The start of his non-consecutive second term marks the great enduring influence of his electoral movement and the deep roots of division in the political views in the country. Donald Trump’s inauguration day was one of the most highlighted events in contemporary American political history. He has an array of challenges to overcome ranging from economic stresses to climate change and political polarization It will be all tests for his leadership abilities and the country’s resilience. Hence, the day not only symbolized Donald Trump’s return to the presidency but also restarted the debate on America’s future, all this has set the stage poised for the presidency and its everlasting impact on national history.