1 / 10Trump Begins Second Term: Donald Trump was sworn in as US President for his second term on January 20, 2025. In his inaugural address, he outlined a bold agenda to transform the nation, including what he called “the complete restoration of America.” Trump criticised the leadership of outgoing President Joe Biden and the Democratic Party, blaming them for the nation’s challenges. (AP Photo)
2 / 10Unity and Pride Restored: Trump opened his speech with a focus on unity, declaring, “National unity is now returning to America, and confidence and pride are soaring like never before.” He proclaimed January 20, 2025, as “liberation day” for American citizens. He described the moment as the start of a “thrilling new era” for the country. (AP Photo)
3 / 10Major Trade Reforms: Addressing economic issues, Trump promised to reform the trade system to benefit American workers. “Instead of taxing citizens to enrich other countries, the US will tariff and tax foreign countries to enrich our citizens,” he said. He framed these reforms as necessary to protect families and strengthen the domestic economy. (AP Photo)
4 / 10Gender Policy Announcement: Trump announced a significant shift in federal policy regarding gender. “The official policy of the US government will be that there are only two genders: male and female,” he stated. This policy, he argued, was aimed at restoring “common sense” to national governance. (AP Photo)
5 / 10Immigration Crackdown Promised: On immigration, Trump pledged to halt illegal entries immediately and begin mass deportations. “We will begin the process of deporting millions and millions of aliens back to the places from where they came,” he said. He positioned this as a step toward securing the nation’s borders and ensuring safety for citizens. (AP Photo)
6 / 10Energy Emergency Declared: The President also addressed economic challenges, linking inflation to energy prices. He announced a national energy emergency, declaring, “We will drill, baby, drill.” Trump emphasised the need to increase domestic oil production to stabilise energy costs and boost the economy. (AP Photo)
7 / 10Saved by Faith: Reflecting on personal challenges, Trump shared a dramatic moment from his life. He described surviving an assassination attempt in Pennsylvania, saying, “I was saved by God to make America great again.” Trump framed this experience as evidence of his mission to lead the nation. (AP Photo)
8 / 10Criticism of Biden’s Leadership: Trump criticised the previous administration’s handling of domestic and international issues. He accused the government of failing to protect law-abiding citizens while providing sanctuary to dangerous criminals. He added, “We now have a government that cannot manage even a simple crisis at home while stumbling into catastrophic events abroad.” (AP Photo)
9 / 10Unusual Inauguration Setting: Unlike traditional outdoor inaugurations, Trump delivered his speech inside the Capitol Rotunda. The event was attended by 600 select guests, including members of Congress, business leaders, and his family. Explaining the decision, Trump said, “We were freezing. You would have been very unhappy.” (AP Photo)
10 / 10Contradictions in Promises: Trump presented himself as both a peacemaker and a strong leader willing to take bold actions. While he vowed to end conflicts, he also promised to reclaim the Panama Canal and pursue territorial expansion. He declared, “Our golden age has just begun,” setting high expectations for his term. (AP Photo)
