Donald Trump took the oath of office as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025, marking the beginning of a presidency poised to introduce significant changes across domestic and foreign policy landscapes ¹. Chief Justice John Roberts administered the oath, while JD Vance was sworn in as the 50th Vice President.
Key Policy Initiatives:
- Gender Identity: Trump announced that the U.S. government will officially recognize only two genders—male and female—and emphasized his administration’s commitment to fostering a “merit-based” and “colorblind society.”
- Immigration: Trump reiterated his hardline approach, unveiling plans to declare a “national emergency” at the southern border, deport “millions of criminal aliens,” and deploy military personnel to bolster border security.
- Economy: Trump focused on combating inflation and high energy costs, attributing them to “excessive overspending” by prior administrations. He declared a national energy emergency, pledging to revitalize domestic oil production.
- Wildfires: Trump criticized local authorities for their handling of the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, calling for stronger protections against such future calamities.
In his inaugural address, Trump declared January 20th as “Liberation Day,” marking the start of what he called a “golden age” for America. He framed his presidency as a turning point, promising a transformative era of renewed strength and prosperity for the nation.
