President Trump Declares 'Age of Greatness' and Issues Dozens of Urgent Decrees After Swearing In
Key Takeaways
- Sworn in as the 47th U.S. president alongside vice president J.D. Vance.
- Proclaimed an 'age of greatness' and promised a 'revolution of common sense'.
- Blasted the Biden administration's 'decline' and announced several urgent decrees.
Trump inauguration and address
Donald Trump was sworn in Monday for a second, nonconsecutive term as U.S. president, with J.D. Vance as vice president.
“Trump proclaims an "age of greatness" and a "revolution of common sense" as he is sworn in as president for a second time - The Republican attacks the "decline" of the Biden administration and announces several urgent decrees Donald Trump returned to power on Monday as he was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States alongside his vice president, J”
He delivered his inaugural address inside the Capitol because of cold weather.
He declared the start of an 'age of greatness' and a 'revolution of common sense'.
He blamed the Biden administration for national 'decline'.
First-day policy moves
On his first day in office, Trump moved quickly to implement a wide-ranging agenda.
He signed about a dozen urgent executive measures, including declaring a national emergency at the Mexican border and issuing a policy recognizing only two genders.
The administration also announced plans for a large deportation operation.
New administration policy shifts
Beyond immediate domestic orders, the new administration signalled rapid shifts in external policy priorities.
“Trump proclaims an "age of greatness" and a "revolution of common sense" as he is sworn in as president for a second time - The Republican attacks the "decline" of the Biden administration and announces several urgent decrees Donald Trump returned to power on Monday as he was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States alongside his vice president, J”
It flagged moves to impose tariffs, roll back climate policies, and halt U.S. support in Ukraine.
The administration also signalled an intention to pardon some January 6 defendants.
Those actions signal potential tensions with allies and internal political actors.
Domestic and international reactions
Observers highlighted how the inauguration and rapid executive actions expose deep domestic polarization and international uncertainty.
Commentators pointed to an America First agenda whose consequences for trade, climate and foreign policy are unclear.
European officials expressed willingness to cooperate but warned against confrontation.
Source and perspective note
The summary above is based solely on the RTVE.es article provided.
“Trump proclaims an "age of greatness" and a "revolution of common sense" as he is sworn in as president for a second time - The Republican attacks the "decline" of the Biden administration and announces several urgent decrees Donald Trump returned to power on Monday as he was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States alongside his vice president, J”
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