After taking the oath of office, Trump declared that America’s decline was over and a golden age had begun. He asserted that America would once again see itself as a growing nation, expanding its sphere of influence. He announced a national emergency on the US-Mexico border and stated that there would no longer be a third gender (transgender) in America. President Trump promised to take action on immigration, energy production, crime, and other issues from day one. Trump stated that he was ‘filled with confidence and optimism’ as he returned to the White House with a ‘mandate to reverse a terrible betrayal completely’. Meanwhile, Elon Musk tweeted on X that the hammer of justice had begun to fall.
In attendance were outgoing President Joe Biden and his family members, outgoing Vice President Kamala Harris, former President Barack Obama, his wife Michelle Obama and their family, former President Bill Clinton and his wife Hillary Clinton, and former President George Bush Jr. and his wife Laura Bush. Heads of state and other dignitaries from numerous countries were also present. S. Jaishankar represented India.