Tue Jan 21 01:08:36 IST 2025: ## Trump Sworn In for Second Term, Announces Sweeping Policy Changes
**Washington, D.C. –** Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States today, marking the beginning of his second term. His inauguration followed a traditional church service attended by himself, First Lady Melania Trump, Vice President-elect JD Vance, and his wife, Usha Chilukuri Vance. Outgoing Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband, Douglas Emhoff, welcomed the Vances to the White House earlier in the day.
Vance was sworn in as the 50th Vice President before President Trump delivered his inaugural address. In a speech declaring the start of “The Golden Age of America,” Trump promised immediate action on reversing policies enacted by the Biden administration. He announced plans to:
* **Revoke dozens of executive orders:** Trump stated that he would swiftly undo many of President Biden’s executive orders.
* **Establish the External Revenue Service:** This new agency will focus on tariffs and taxes on foreign countries.
* **Declare a national emergency at the southern border:** He intends to deploy troops to address what he termed “America’s disastrous invasion.”
* **Declare a national energy emergency:** Trump reiterated his support for increased domestic energy production, using the phrase “Drill, Baby, Drill.”
Adding to the dramatic day, it was revealed that President Biden issued pre-emptive pardons for several Trump critics and family members before leaving office.
The inauguration day events included the traditional meeting of the incoming and outgoing presidents at the White House, followed by the swearing-in ceremonies at the US Capitol Rotunda and a signing ceremony in the President’s Room. The day concluded with a luncheon, troop reviews, the inaugural parade, and inaugural balls.
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