Donald Trump sworn in as 47th President of the United States as he declares January 20 ‘America’s Liberation Day’President Donald Trump, in his first minutes in office, said he is declaring a “national energy emergency” to help to bring down prices, one of his key campaign promises.
“We will drill, baby, drill,” he said during his inaugural address on Monday.
Trump claimed in the speech that “the inflation crisis was caused by massive overspending and escalating energy prices.”
The new president also said he is going to direct his Cabinet to use “the vast powers at their disposal” to bring down the cost of goods.Trump to sign sweeping executive actions on immigration, launch fight to end birthright citizenship . In his inauguration address, Trump vowed that “the golden age of America begins right now.” He is expected to sign a slew of executive actions, including kicking off a process to end birthright citizenship and declaring a national emergency on the US-Mexico border, according to incoming White House officials. Trump also plans to pardon some January 6 rioters on Day 1, sources tell CNN.
The guest list includes political leaders, former presidents and influential billionaires, including Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos. Country music star Carrie Underwood will perform “America the Beautiful.” Here’s how to watch the inauguration.
Hours before the change in US leadership, President Joe Biden issued pardons for Gen. Mark Milley, Dr. Anthony Fauci and members of Congress who served on the committee investigating January 6. He also issued preemptive pardons for his brothers, James and Frank, his sister Valerie and their spouses.
