Tue Jan 21 00:38:57 UTC 2025: ## Trump Sworn In for Second Term, Issues Wave of Executive Orders
**Washington, D.C.** – Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States today, immediately launching into a series of highly publicized executive actions that reversed numerous policies of his predecessor, Joe Biden. The ceremony, held at the US Capitol, was attended by tech billionaires, cabinet nominees, and former presidents.
In a fiery inaugural address at a Washington D.C. stadium, Trump declared the start of a “golden age” for America, promising to be a peacemaker and unifier. However, his actions throughout the day contradicted this claim.
Before the swearing-in, Biden issued preemptive pardons for several family members. Trump, in contrast, announced plans to pardon individuals convicted in connection with the January 6th, 2021 Capitol riot, referring to them as “political prisoners.” This move has drawn sharp criticism from those who see it as a betrayal of law enforcement officers injured during the attack.
Trump signed numerous executive orders at the stadium in front of thousands of supporters. These included:
* **Withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accords:** A reversal of a previous Biden administration policy.
* **National Emergency Declaration at the US-Mexico Border:** Further details are pending.
* **Designation of Drug Cartels as Terrorist Organizations:** Further details are pending.
* **Elimination of Government Diversity Programs:** Further details are pending.
* **Rescission of 78 Biden-era executive orders:** A sweeping reversal of various Biden administration policies.
* **Freeze on federal hiring and new regulations:** Aimed at consolidating control within the government.
* **Mandate for full-time, in-office work for federal employees:** A further attempt to tighten government control.
Additionally, Trump promised further executive actions, including the pardons for January 6th defendants, to be signed later at the White House. The Senate confirmed Marco Rubio as Secretary of State with a unanimous vote.
The day’s events were marked by highly theatrical displays from Trump, including tossing pens to the crowd and delivering multiple speeches filled with both promises and attacks on his predecessor. While supporters cheered his actions, critics expressed concerns about the implications of his executive orders and pardons. The day concluded with Trump returning to the White House amidst considerable political fallout and anticipation regarding the scope and impact of his upcoming decisions.
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