Mon Jan 20 18:53:35 UTC 2025: ## Trump Declares ‘Golden Age of America’ in Sweeping Inaugural Address
**Washington D.C.** – In a highly anticipated inaugural address, Donald Trump, sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, declared the beginning of a “golden age” for America, promising a nation that will be the “envy of every nation.” The speech, delivered after receiving congratulatory messages from world leaders including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was a mix of triumphant pronouncements, thinly veiled attacks on the Biden administration, and bold policy announcements.
Trump, who won a controversial re-election bid in November, recounted a recent assassination attempt in Pennsylvania, attributing his survival to divine intervention to “Make America Great Again.” He received standing ovations for his pledges to declare national emergencies on the southern border and regarding energy production, echoing key campaign promises.
The President outlined a series of sweeping executive orders, bypassing Congressional approval, including:
* **Border Security:** A complete halt to illegal immigration, the deportation of “millions and millions” of undocumented migrants, the reinstatement of the “Remain in Mexico” policy, and the deployment of troops to the border. He also vowed to utilize the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to crack down on foreign gangs and criminal networks.
* **Energy Policy:** A “national energy emergency” to boost domestic oil and gas production with a renewed focus on drilling, reversing what he termed an “electric vehicle mandate.”
* **Trade Policy:** The implementation of tariffs and taxes on foreign countries to benefit American citizens, along with the creation of an “External Revenue Service” to collect these funds.
* **Foreign Policy:** The reclaiming of the Panama Canal and the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America,” citing unfair treatment of American ships and the Canal’s operation by China.
Trump also framed himself as a peacemaker, referencing the release of Israeli hostages by Hamas. He further promised to lead the country to new heights, including sending astronauts to Mars.
However, the address also contained strong criticism of the previous Biden administration, which Trump labeled as “radical and corrupt,” failing to address domestic crises and foreign policy challenges effectively. He highlighted the California wildfires and shortcomings in the US public health and education systems as examples of governmental failures.
The ambitious and potentially controversial nature of President Trump’s announced policies promises a transformative – and likely contentious – four years. The international community is closely watching the impact of his decisions on global affairs.
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