WASHINGTON, D.C. Donald Trump has been inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States, marking an unprecedented political comeback as he begins a second term in office. During his inaugural address, held in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda due to frigid weather, Trump vowed to reverse what he called “American decline” and restore the nation’s sovereignty, safety, and prosperity.
Trump used his speech to sharply criticize his political opponents, pledging to liberate the country from a “radical and corrupt establishment.” He declared, “From this moment on, America’s decline is over.”
In his address, Trump outlined his vision for a “complete restoration of America” and a “revolution of common sense.” Promising sweeping changes, he said, “Our sovereignty will be reclaimed. Our safety will be restored. The scales of justice will be rebalanced.”
Trump claimed a “mandate to completely and totally reverse a horrible betrayal,” pledging to return faith, wealth, democracy, and freedom to the American people.
Shortly after taking the oath, Trump announced plans to sign several executive orders in the coming days aimed at reshaping key institutions.
The ceremony was moved indoors to the Capitol Rotunda for the first time in 40 years due to extreme weather, altering the day’s traditional pageantry. The inaugural parade was replaced with a smaller event at a downtown arena, leaving many supporters to seek alternate viewing locations.
Vice President JD Vance, Trump’s running mate, was sworn in first, using a Bible passed down from his great-grandmother. Trump followed shortly after noon Eastern Time, taking the oath on both his family Bible and the historic Bible used by President Abraham Lincoln in 1861.
A notable presence at the ceremony was a cadre of billionaires and tech industry leaders, including Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Tim Cook, Sundar Pichai, and Elon Musk. Musk, the world’s richest man, is expected to play a pivotal role as Trump’s adviser in cutting federal spending and reducing the size of government.
Trump’s return to the presidency is historic, making him the first president in over a century to regain the White House after losing reelection. His bold promises and strong rhetoric signal a term filled with ambition to redefine American governance, even as his critics remain skeptical about the path forward.
With executive orders and policy shifts already in motion, Trump’s second term is set to be as controversial and transformative as his first.
Paraluman P. Funtanilla
Paraluman P. Funtanilla is Tutubi News Magazine's Marketing Specialist and is a Contributing Editor. She finished her degree in Communication Arts in De La Salle Lipa. She has worked as a Digital Marketer for start-up businesses and small business spaces for the past two years. She has earned certificates from Coursera on Brand Management: Aligning Business Brand and Behavior and Viral Marketing and How to Craft Contagious Content. She also worked with Asia Express Romania TV Show.
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