Donald Trump Sworn in as 47th US President, Promises a “Golden Age”
Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025, pledging to usher in what he called a “golden age” for the country. In his inaugural speech, Trump promised a “revolution of common sense,” vowing to restore America’s global respect and focus on domestic prosperity. Vice President J.D. Vance was sworn in first, using a family bible, followed by Trump, who took the oath on both his family bible and the one used by Abraham Lincoln during his 1861 inauguration.
The ceremony was attended by influential figures, including billionaires and tech leaders like Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, and Sundar Pichai. Musk, the world’s richest man, is expected to play a significant role in reducing government spending and federal employees. Foreign dignitaries, such as Argentina’s President Javier Milei and Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, were also present, while Chinese President Xi Jinping sent an envoy in his place.
Immediately after being sworn in, President Trump signed a flurry of executive orders. Key actions included reversing several Biden-era policies, freezing federal regulations and hiring, mandating the return of federal workers to in-person offices, and withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement. Trump also issued directives to secure the US-Mexico border, end diversity-focused workplace initiatives, and address the rising cost of living. Promising a strong stance on judicial matters, he instructed agencies to preserve records from prosecutions of his allies, hinting at upcoming pardons related to January 6.
The new administration also saw significant Cabinet developments. The Senate confirmed Senator Marco Rubio as Secretary of State with a unanimous 99-0 vote, highlighting bipartisan support for the appointment. Meanwhile, the Senate Armed Services Committee advanced the nomination of Pete Hegseth, Trump’s controversial pick for Secretary of Defense, to a full Senate vote.
Trump emphasized his vision for national growth and influence, stating that the United States would “once again consider itself a growing nation” and even spoke of territorial expansion. With unified Republican control in Washington, Trump has set an ambitious agenda to reshape the nation’s institutions and policies, marking a new chapter in American governance.
