The United States President delivered his inaugural speech, outlining key measures to be taken during his second term. He vowed to make the country “respected around the world” once more.
He plans to prioritize the nation’s interests and strive for a “bigger, stronger” America. In his address, he mentioned the upcoming national emergency declaration on the border with Mexico and increased gas and oil extraction.
Aims and Objectives
His main goals include mending the people’s “crisis of confidence” and transforming the Department of Justice to prevent it from being used as a “weapon” for political gain.
Border Security
He expressed his intentions as commander-in-chief to protect the nation from perceived threats and invasions, including the declaration of a national emergency on the southern border. This will enable the US authorities to halt “illegal entries” and deport “millions of criminal foreigners.”
Executive Orders
Future plans include classifying drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations. Furthermore, the 1798 Foreign Enemies Act will be utilized to pursue networks responsible for insecurity in cities.
Social Changes
In social contexts, Trump declared that factors like race and gender would cease being “weapons of social engineering.” The concept of only recognizing two genders by law is being proposed, as part of the move towards a “color-blind and merit-based” society.
Additionally, military personnel who were expelled due to not being vaccinated against COVID-19 will be readmitted to the Armed Forces.
Energy Policy
The new administration will aim to tackle inflation and improve standards of living. Trump plans to enforce tariffs on imports, devise a domestic industrial strategy, and impose a “national energy emergency.”
He promised to boost fossil fuel extraction, refill strategic reserves, and increase exports to other countries.
Foreign Policy
Although foreign policy was mentioned sparingly, Trump summarized his approach. He expressed the desire to reassert the United States as the most respected and powerful nation, with plans to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America.
Moreover, Trump aims to regain control of the Panama Canal, citing failed promises from Panama’s authorities and China’s influence over the strategic infrastructure.
