Trump outlines key policy initiatives including border security, trade tariffs, and withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement.
On January 20, 2025,
Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States in a ceremony held inside the Capitol Rotunda, marking a deviation from the traditional outdoor inauguration due to adverse weather conditions in Washington D.C. Such weather-related venue changes last occurred with Ronald Reagan's second inauguration in 1985.
The ceremony was attended by outgoing President
Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden, who earlier welcomed President Trump and Melania Trump to the White House for a customary tea ceremony.
In his inaugural address, President Trump proclaimed the dawn of a 'golden age' for America, emphasizing a resurgence from a purported decline.
Trump outlined a policy agenda aimed at prioritizing the United States on the global stage, committing to actions such as strengthening border security, revising energy policies, and imposing tariffs on imports.
Additionally, he announced plans to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement, reversing a previous environmental commitment made under the Biden administration.
The ceremony, attended by prominent figures across industries, including tech executives
Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Sundar Pichai, and
Elon Musk, took place indoors; the severe weather precluded the traditional public gathering on the National Mall.
During Trump's previous tenure from 2017 to 2021, many policies deviated from established norms, resulting in notable domestic and international discourse.
With his second term underway, significant shifts in policy, particularly concerning immigration and the 'America First' doctrine, are anticipated.
These changes could impact both domestic governance and international relations, signaling a continuation of unconventional approaches characterized by the Trump administration.