Mon Jan 20 17:51:17 UTC 2025: **Trump Sworn In as President Despite Felony Conviction; Announces Controversial Policies**
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on Monday, marking a stunning return to power after a felony conviction in New York. Trump, the first convicted felon to hold the presidency, was found guilty on all 34 charges, including those related to campaign finance violations and attempts to influence the 2020 election. His deputy, JD Vance, assumed the vice presidency.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi immediately offered congratulations to his “dear friend” Trump. In his inaugural address, Trump declared the start of a “Golden Age of America,” citing a recent assassination attempt and divine intervention as reasons for his return to power. He is also the oldest president in U.S. history at 78 years old.
Trump’s administration is expected to be highly controversial. He plans to sign approximately 100 executive orders, including measures to significantly restrict immigration, deport undocumented immigrants, ban transgender athletes from women’s sports, and reverse his predecessor’s policies on diversity and oil drilling. Furthermore, he intends to declare a national emergency at the Mexican border, deploy armed troops, reinstate the policy forcing asylum seekers to wait in Mexico for court dates, and potentially end birthright citizenship – a move likely to face legal challenges.
The president has also vowed to pardon many of those convicted in connection with the January 2021 riots in Washington, D.C. His second term is already facing significant international concern, with critics fearing it will push the boundaries of executive authority. Many of his executive orders are anticipated to encounter legal challenges.
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