Washington - Donald Trump, the winning candidate of the
Republican Party in the US presidential election, was sworn in as the 47th
President of the United States on Monday at 12 noon local time (10.30 pm Indian
time). In his first presidential speech after taking the oath, Trump declared
January 20, 2025, as Independence Day. At this time, the supporters present
welcomed him with thunderous applause.
The swearing-in ceremony was attended by Republican
Party leaders, former presidents and influential billionaires like Elon Musk
and Jeff Bezos. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar represented Indian Prime
Minister Narendra Modi . After the swearing-in ceremony and before the speech
began, popular singer Carrie Underwood performed the song "America the
Beautiful". As soon as Trump was sworn in, Trump began his presidential
address with the words, "America's golden age begins from this
moment."
He outlined the decisions he would make on his first day
in office. "Today, I will sign historic orders. It will restore America to
its former glory and restore common sense," he said. He also announced his
intention to declare a national emergency along the southern border with
Mexico. "The American people will be given back their trust, their wealth,
their democracy, and their freedom. From this moment on, America's decline is
over. Our nation's glorious destiny will no longer be denied. From this day
forward, our nation will thrive and be respected. I will make America our number
one priority. I will make America greater, stronger, and more extraordinary
than it has ever been." In his presidential address, Trump criticized
outgoing President Joe Biden.
The golden age of America begins from this moment. From
this moment, the decline of America stops. Let us make America a greater, more
powerful, and more extraordinary country than ever before. From now on, January
20, 2025, will be America's Independence Day. – Donald Trump, President, United
States