Trump Returns to Power with Ambitious Agenda and Controversial Decrees

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Donald Trump was inaugurated as President of the United States for a second term on January 22, 2025, in an unusually conducted ceremony inside the Capitol, the first since 1985. Following his swearing-in, Trump attended a military parade at the Capital One Arena, where he signed a series of executive orders. According to Miguel Jiménez of EL PAÍS, Trump's administration immediately focused on dismantling the policies of President Biden, revoking more executive orders than he issued.

In his inaugural address, Trump proclaimed the start of a "golden age" for the U.S., framing the country as being on the brink of collapse despite indicators of a recovering economy and decreased crime rates. He expressed intentions to combat illegal immigration aggressively, declaring a national emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border and aiming to strengthen deportation measures. Additionally, Trump announced withdrawals from international agreements such as the Paris Agreement and the World Health Organization, marking a shift towards a more isolationist stance, or "America First" ideology.

These actions are part of Trump's broader agenda to assert national sovereignty, signaling a contentious start to his presidency.

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