On January 20, at noon Eastern Time, Donald Trump took the oath of office in the Rotunda of the Capitol in Washington, officially becoming the 47th President of the United States. He then delivered a rich and challenging inaugural speech, outlining his future policy directions and goals.
In his speech, Trump pointed out that the U.S. government faces a severe crisis of trust, and that corruption and radical vested interest groups have been seizing power and wealth from American citizens for years, leading to a deeply divided society. Trump criticized the current government for failing to effectively tackle domestic crises while continuing to provide military aid abroad, insufficiently protecting its own citizens.
To address this situation, Trump proposed an ambitious series of policies, most notably his plan for territorial expansion. He announced that the United States will expand to new horizons and proposed planting the American flag on unexplored lands. Trump also promised to send American astronauts to Mars, further strengthening the U.S.'s leadership in space.
In other policy areas, Trump stated he would sign a series of executive orders declaring a national emergency at the southern border and dispatch the military to address the issue of illegal immigration. He also promised to resume traditional energy extraction, end the Biden administration's "Green New Deal," and revoke electric vehicle incentives to protect America's traditional automotive industry.
Furthermore, Trump plans to establish an External Revenue Service and impose tariffs on imported goods, emphasizing the "America First" stance. He also announced that the U.S. government will recognize only two genders and proposed renaming the Gulf of Mexico to "American Gulf" to reinforce national identity.
Trump's speech was filled with a determination to challenge the status quo and bring about significant changes, which, if implemented, could profoundly affect U.S. domestic and foreign policies.
