Trump declares liberation day and revolution of common sense in second inaugural address
WASHINGTON — President Trump declared it was “liberation day” moments after being sworn in as president Monday — vowing “the golden age of America begins right now” with a “revolution of common sense.”Trump, 78, began his second non-consecutive term at a pared-down event in the Capitol Rotunda with about 600 guests due to dangerously cold weather outside, with a wind chill of about 16 degrees.“I have been tested and challenged more than any president in our 250-year history, and I’ve learned a lot along the way.The journey to reclaim our republic has not been an easy one, that I can tell you,” Trump said.“Those who wish to stop our cause have tried to take my freedom, and indeed, to take my life.
Just a few months ago, in a beautiful Pennsylvania field, an assassin’s bullet ripped through my ear, but I felt then and believe even more so now that my life was saved for a reason.I was saved by God to make America great again.”Trump was sworn in by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts, shaking outgoing President Joe Biden’s hand immediately after doing so.“From this day forward, our country will flourish and be respected again all over the world.
We will be the envy of every nation, and we will not allow ourselves to be taken advantage of any longer.During every single day of the Trump administration, I will very simply put America first,” Trump said.Biden, 82, stood beside Trump after the men traveled together by car from the White House, where they met privately beforehand.
Vice President Kamala Harris, whom Trump defeated to win his second non-consecutive term, also attended, as did Biden and Harris’ spouses.“Our sovereignty will be reclaimed.Our safety will be restored.
The scales of justice will be rebalanced.The vicious, violent and unfair weaponization of the Justice Department and our government will end,” he said.“Our top priority will be to create a nation that is proud, prosperous and free.
America will soon ...