Donald Trump kicked off his second term as President of the United States with a powerful address, promising to put America first.
Standing before a crowd that included former Vice President Kamala Harris, former President Joe Biden, and fellow living presidents, Trump began his speech with a defiant declaration, saying “The golden age of America begins right now,” Trump proclaimed,
He emphasised a vision of national renewal and global respect.
“From this day forward, our country will flourish and be respected. I will very simply put America first.”
Trump continued his speech by laying out his vision for America.
“Our sovereignty will be reclaimed, our safety will be restored, the scales of justice will be rebalanced,” he says, adding that “the vicious violent and unfair weaponisation” of the US Justice Department will end.
“Our top priority will be to create a nation that is proud, prosperous and free,” he says.
His words were met with mixed reactions, as the inauguration ceremony marked the start of a new chapter in US leadership, one that promises to be as controversial and divisive as his first term.
Chioma Kalu
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