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Trump sworn in as 47th president

Trump sworn in as 47th president

By Alipate Narawa
21/01/2025

Donald Trump has been sworn in by Chief Justice John Roberts as the 47th president of the United States, marking a political comeback after being convicted of felonies.

In his inauguration address, Trump vowed that “the golden age of America begins right now.”

He listed his priorities — on trade, immigration and national security — while criticizing President Joe Biden, who sat nearby, and declaring “America’s decline is over.”

Trump also recalled the assassination attempt last year that nearly claimed his life and said he was “saved by God to Make America Great Again.”

He is expected to soon issue a series of executive actions, including declaring a national emergency on the US-Mexico border, pulling the US out of the Paris climate deal and doubling down on fossil fuel initiatives.

Hours before the change in US leadership, President Joe Biden issued pardons for Gen. Mark Milley, Dr. Anthony Fauci and members of Congress who served on the committee investigating January 6.

He also issued preemptive pardons for his brothers, his sister and their spouses.

[Source: CNN]

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