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In fiery inaugural address, Trump describes January 20 as "liberation day" and declares that "America's decline is over" as changes will come "very quickly"
Donald J Trump on Monday (January 20) took oath for a second term as the United States President, announcing a raft of executive decisions, saying that the "golden age" of America had just begun.
Here is Trump's speech's full text
In a fiery inaugural address, the 47th US president described January 20 as the "liberation day" and declared that "America's decline is over" as changes will come "very quickly".
"America will reclaim its rightful place as the greatest, most powerful, most respected nation on earth, inspiring the awe and admiration from the entire world," he said.
'National emergency declared'
The new US president listed a series of actions he would roll out immediately including declaring a national emergency at the US-Mexico border, renaming the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America, and that the US would take back the Panama Canal.
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"From this day forward, our country will flourish and be respected again all over the world. We will be the envy of every nation, and we will not allow ourselves to be taken advantage of any longer," Trump said.
The Republican leader vowed to put America "first" and that the country would "flourish and be respected" under his leadership as a "peacemaker and a unifier".
The American dream will soon be back and thriving like never before, he said.
"After years and years of illegal and unconstitutional restriction of expression, I will also sign an executive order to stop all censorship and bring back free speech to America," he said.
Jaishankar attends; Ambanis also spotted
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar attended the inauguration ceremony as Prime Minister Narendra Modi's special envoy.
The inauguration ceremony was held indoors under the Capitol Rotunda against the initially planned outdoor venue in view of frigid temperatures in the US capital city. The ceremony was attended by Trump's wife Melania, his daughter Ivanka and her husband Jared Kushner, and billionaires Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Tim Cook. Reliance's Mukesh Ambani and his wife were also spotted.
Executive orders Trump may sign
Trump is likely to sign a barrage of executive orders, including those related to immigration, border security, energy and governance, his close aide revealed on Sunday.
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- 20 Jan 2025 3:44 PM GMT
President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump are traveling together in the same limousine to the U.S. Capitol ahead of today’s inauguration ceremony, CNN reports.
This contrasts four years ago, when Trump notably skipped Biden’s swearing-in.
- 20 Jan 2025 3:17 PM GMT
What’s for lunch at inaugural event?
Chesapeake Crab Cake, Greater Omaha Angus Ribeye Steak and wine from Monticello.
It says the luncheon after the swearing-in ceremony is the 11th to be held at the Capitol's National Statuary Hall, and will include more than 200 guests including the president, vice president, family, US Supreme Court justices, Cabinet Member-designees and members of Congressional leadership.
For dessert, there's Minnesota Apple Ice Box Terrine with sour cream ice cream and salted caramel.
- 20 Jan 2025 3:13 PM GMT
Trumps reach White House
The Trumps have arrived at the White House. They met the Bidens on a gold-trimmed red carpet, exchanging greetings and posing for photos ahead of a private meeting over tea and coffee.
“Welcome home,” Biden said to Trump after the president-elect stepped out of the car.
Biden wrapped his hand around Trump's upper arm to escort him inside the mansion.
- 20 Jan 2025 3:07 PM GMT
What immigrations orders are likely?
CNN quoting incoming White House officials said executive actions by the Trump administration on immigration would include:
Declaration of national emergency at the southern border of US to finish the wall separating the country from Mexico.
End to birthright citizenship.
Designating cartels as foreign terrorist organisations.
Suspend refugee resettlement for four months.
Start the ‘remain in Mexico’ signature border policy which mandates migrants to stay in Mexico while they go through their immigration proceedings in the US.
Order attorney general to seek death penalty for murder of law enforcement officers and for capital crimes committed by undocumented immigrants.
- 20 Jan 2025 2:59 PM GMT
Putin congratulates Trump, says ‘ready to cooperate with US govt’
Welcoming Trump’s desire to restore America’s direct contact with Russia, Putin in a televised Security Council meeting said his administration has “never refused dialogue” and has “always been ready to maintain smooth relations with any American administration.”
“We proceed from the fact that the dialogue will be built on an equal and mutually respectful basis, taking into account the significant role that our countries play on a number of key issues on the global agenda, including strengthening strategic stability and security,” Putin said.
- 20 Jan 2025 2:52 PM GMT
Trump to issue series of executive orders to remake immigration policies; legal, logistical remain
President Donald Trump is going to issue a series of orders aimed at remaking America's immigration policies, ending asylum access, sending troops to the southern border and ending birthright citizenship, an incoming White House official said.
But it's unclear how Trump would carry out some of his executive orders, including ending automatic citizenship for everyone born in the country, while others were expected to be immediately challenged in the courts.
The official spoke on the condition of anonymity to preview some of the orders expected later Monday.
Immigrant communities were bracing for the crackdown that Trump, a Republican, had been promising throughout his campaign and up through a rally Sunday just ahead of his inauguration.
- 20 Jan 2025 2:49 PM GMT
Who gets the best seats at inauguration ceremony?
Seats designated for Tesla boss Elon Musk, Tucker Carlson and others were among the closest to the platform where Trump will be taking the oath of office.
Even Musk's mother, Maye Musk, had a better seat than the majority of House and Senate lawmakers.
Biden is asked how he's feeling “Good, it's a beautiful day,” he said.
Kamla Harris arrived at the White House Biden and first lady Jill Biden greeted the vice president and her husband Doug Emhoff.
- 20 Jan 2025 2:47 PM GMT
Trump departs for White House
Trump has left St. John's Episcopal Church after a prayer service ahead of the inauguration.
He and his wife, Melania, are next expected to be welcomed by President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden, where they will share tea and coffee at the White House.
The private meeting is another presidential transition tradition.
It's a stark departure from four years ago, when Trump refused to acknowledge Biden's victory or attend his inauguration.
- 20 Jan 2025 2:44 PM GMT
Spotted
Tesla CEO Elon Musk
Google CEO Sunder Pichai
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos
Apple CEO Tim Cook
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg
Reliance's Mukesh Ambani
