In his inaugural address on January 20, President Donald Trump attributed his survival of two assassination attempts to divine intervention and vowed to lead the United States into a “golden age” marked by increased wealth and territorial expansion. He characterized the day as an “American liberation day” from the previous four years under President Joe Biden and expressed his hope that the recent election would be seen as the most significant in the country’s history.
Trump emphasized his belief that he was saved for a purpose, stating, “I was saved by God to make America great again,” as he acknowledged the threats to his life and freedom posed by those opposing his agenda. He proclaimed that “the golden age of America begins right now,” laying out his commitment to economic prosperity, enhanced border security, and an “America First” strategy focused on national expansion.
Trump pledged to swiftly sign executive orders aimed at strengthening immigration enforcement, allowing oil drilling on American public land, and eliminating what he described as government efforts to impose social engineering based on race and gender. He declared his intention to create a “colorblind and merit-based” society, stating that the official policy of the U.S. government will recognize only two genders: male and female, which was met with strong applause from the audience.
He stated that his executive orders would lead to the “complete restoration of America and the revolution of common sense,” emphasizing a commitment to the nation, the Constitution, and faith. Furthermore, Trump vowed to end what he termed the “vicious, violent, and unfair weaponization” of the Justice Department, referencing ongoing criminal and civil cases against him and his supporters, as well as criticism of the FBI’s actions against traditionalist Catholics and the Department of Justice’s prosecutions of pro-life protesters.
Trump declared that “from this moment on, America’s decline is over,” vowing to restore the government’s integrity, competency, and loyalty. He announced plans to declare a national emergency at the southern border, aiming to halt all illegal entry and initiate the deportation of millions of undocumented individuals. He pledged to send military forces to the border, reinstate his “Remain in Mexico” policy, end “catch and release,” and label Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations.
Furthermore, Trump promised to reduce costs and inflation, attributing these issues to government overspending and energy policies. He stated intentions to declare a national energy emergency, promoting oil drilling and exporting American energy globally, while also pledging to protect the auto industry by rolling back environmental regulations affecting electric vehicle production.
On foreign policy, he aimed for a strategy focused on ending wars rather than just winning them, hoping to be a peacemaker while also expanding American territory, mentioning an interest in acquiring Greenland and sending astronauts to Mars. In closing, he inspired parents and children, asserting his commitment to fighting for their dreams and winning like never before.