- President Donald Trump took the oath of office inside the Capitol Hill Rotunda because of inclement weather
- During his inauguration speech, he promised to put America first, make it prosperous again, and the envy of every nation.
- At the event, which was accompanied by songs of prayer and praise, Trump announced that the United States would recognize only two genders: men and women
USA – Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th president of the United States.
Source: Getty Images
Trump was declared the winner of the United States General Election in a highly competitive election against the Republican candidate, Kamala Harris.
On Monday, January 20, President Trump delivered his inaugural address in the Rotunda of the US Capitol Hill, an event that for the first time in 40 years was moved indoors due to a severe winter storm that brought freezing temperatures and arctic winds. on the East Coast.
“I, Donald John Trump, solemnly swear that I will faithfully perform the duties of the office of the president of the United States and to the best of my ability I will preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States, with the help of God,” he said.
This marks his historic return to the White House after being defeated by the former president Joe Biden in 2020.
As he was sworn in, Trump heralded the start of what he called “America's golden age.”
He promised that the country would prosper and be respected again and that the United States would be “the envy of every nation.” He reiterated his promise from the 2024 campaign, saying he would continue to “put America first.”
What happened during the inauguration of Donald Trump?
In his speech, Trump outlined immediate policy changes, including a major shift in the government's stance on gender identity.
He announced that the United States would recognize only two genders—”male and female”—and announced the end of government efforts to “rehabilitate race and gender in every aspect of public and private life.”
“Starting today, it will be the official policy of the United States that there are only two genders: male and female,” he announced.
The event, which was accompanied by prayers and songs of praise, paved the way for another four-year term for Trump amid political tension.
Her policy changes and powerful statements on gender and identity are expected to fuel international debate throughout her second term.
Which business leaders attended the inauguration of Donald Trump?
American tech tycoons, including Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jeff Bezos, were given exclusive seats during Trump's inauguration, demonstrating their enormous influence in the White House.
Other notable guests included Apple CEO Tim Cook, Google CEO Sundar Pichai, and Google co-founder Sergey Brin.
Executive Director of TikTok Shou Chew sat in the back row as anxiety grew about the future of the platform.
Musk, who is a big supporter of Trump, contributed $277 million (KSh 40,165,000,000) to the president's campaign and has used his X platform to strengthen voices in support of Trump.
Read ENGLISH VERSION
Do you have an exciting story that you would like us to publish? Please contact us via news@tuko.co.ke or WhatsApp: 0732482690.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
