Donald Trump became the 47th president of the United States on Monday, January 20. The new head of state has taken a first series of radical measures.
18:32 – “A national emergency at the border” with Mexico
For Donald Trump, his return to the White House also marks the return of “common sense”. On the program, a series of upcoming decrees. The new American president also intends to declare “a national emergency at the border” with Mexico. “Millions of illegal immigrants will be deported,” he promises. “We are going to launch the ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy. I want to send the soldiers south to prevent this invasion. We are going to name the cartels as foreign terrorist organizations,” he said.
18:22 – Donald Trump assures that Martin Luther King’s “dream” will come true
Surprising in the mouth of Donald Trump, the inaugurated president greeted the Latino and African-American communities in his speech, making a strong reference to Martin Luther King. “To the African Americans and Latinos of this country, I want to thank you. Thank you for your love and trust in me. I will never forget it. I look forward to working with you and for you “Today is Martin Luther King Day and we are going to make sure his dream comes true,” he said, provoking loud applause from the audience. “Martin Luther King Day” is a public holiday in the United States, marking the anniversary of the pastor’s birth and saluting his fight for civil rights.
18:20 – The first strong words from Donald Trump
“I was saved by God to make America great again,” said Donald Trump in the Capitol, recalling the attempted attack from which he escaped. “America’s Gilded Age begins now,” he said. “From today, our country will prosper and be respected again throughout the world. All nations will envy us and we will no longer be fooled,” says the new American president, adding: “I will very simply put America first. We will regain our sovereignty. Our security will be restored. The scales of justice will be rebalanced. The vicious, violent and unjust exploitation of the Department of Justice and our government will end. to create a nation proud, prosperous and free For many years, a radical and corrupt establishment has taken power and wealth from our citizens. While the pillars of our society are broken and seemingly completely decayed, we now have a government that cannot even. Not managing a simple crisis at home, while stumbling upon a continuing catalog of catastrophic events abroad, that will change. Starting today, and that’s going to change very quickly.”
18:05 – Donald Trump is officially president of the United States
President Donald Trump has just taken an oath on the Bible: he swore to defend his country’s Constitution and defend his country. He is now inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States.
18:02 – The vice president takes the oath
“I will protect the Constitution, I will discharge the duties of the office I am about to take,” JD Vance declared today. He is officially Kamala Harris’ replacement.
17:55 – A Democratic elected official in shorts at Trump’s inauguration
Amazing image: during this very solemn inauguration of the American president, a Democratic elected official dared to come in shorts and a sweatshirt.
17:54 – Democratic senator from Minnesota introduces this nomination
“The power lies with the people, it is the foundation of our democracy. We must live up to it,” declared the senator from Minnesota who had the first official words of this inauguration ceremony. Donald Trump will speak later. Another introductory statement from the Republican senator from Nebraska takes place, before the vice president’s inauguration.
5:48 p.m. – Donald Trump entered the Capitol grounds
The new president entered the room, to shouts of ‘USA!’, ‘USA!’. The atmosphere is quite electric, especially because she is standing inside.
17:42 – The entire Trump family
Donald Trump’s children, like Donald Trump Junior and Eric Trumpp, are also there.
17:34 – Trump’s senior ministers are here
Members of President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet did indeed appear at the Capitol: Robert F. Kennedy, Minister of Health, Kristi Noem, Minister of Homeland Security, Marco Rubio, in charge of Foreign Affairs, Doug Burgum, Minister of the Interior, Tulsi Gabbard and Kash Patel who occupy key intelligence and security positions are also there.
5:34 p.m. – Donald Trump will be sworn in in a few moments
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris entered the Capitol. The former president, who is stepping down in a few minutes, is preparing to end a 60-year political career.
17:14 – Elon Musk’s satisfaction in one image
The richest man in the world can savor: Elon Musk was heavily involved in Donald Trump’s campaign and will long benefit from his re-election. We see him here admiring the building, one of the most symbolic of American democracy.
17:11 – Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama witness Trump’s triumph
It’s an American tradition: former American presidents are always invited to the inauguration of the new American head of state of the United States. Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama are present at the Capitol for Donald Trump’s grand return to the White House.
-4:40 p.m. – Trump and Biden on their way to Capitol Hill
A little more than half an hour after Donald Trump’s arrival at the White House, the president-elect and his predecessor left the premises to go to the Capitol for the inauguration ceremony. Joe Biden left his office and gave the keys to Donald Trump. The Democrat also said “Welcome home” to the Republican when the latter arrived earlier this afternoon.
4:30 p.m. – More than 2,000 guests present at the Capitol for the inauguration of Donald Trump
According to the Joint Congressional Committee on Inauguration Ceremonies, around 800 people are expected in the Capitol rotunda where Donald Trump’s inauguration will take place. But 1,300 other people will also be present at the Capitol but in Emancipation Hall and another 500 additional guests will be in the Capitol Visitor’s Center theater to follow the ceremony on screens. A total of 2,600 guests are expected at the Capitol for the inauguration.
16:12 – Another meeting between JD Vance and Kamala Harris
If the former and future president of the United States speak at the White House before the start of the inauguration ceremony, this is also the case for the vice-presidents. Kamala Harris and her husband welcomed JD Vance and his wife to the White House.
3:57 p.m. – Trump welcomed by Biden at the White House
The Trump couple and the Biden couple side by side in front of the White House. The president-elect and his wife arrived and were greeted, politely but coldly, by the outgoing president and his wife. All four must interact for a few minutes during tea time, before the official start of the investiture ceremony.
15:44 – Trump returns to Blair House before tea time with Biden
After the religious service, the Trump couple returned to Blair House, an official presidential residence located on Pennsylvania Avenue between the Capitol and the White House. In a few minutes, the president-elect will go to the White House to speak with his predecessor during tea time.
3:37 p.m. – 20,000 spectators in the Capital One Arena to watch the inauguration
Weather permitting, the esplanade in front of the Capitol will remain empty this Monday. Donald Trump will not take the oath of office in front of a crowd of onlookers, but within the walls of the Capitol. Still, 20,000 spectators gathered at Capital One Arena, a stadium in Washington, to follow the ceremony. The president-elect should then go to this stadium for the rest of the ceremony, including the parade and review of the troops.
15:18 – What will the executive orders that Trump is about to sign cover?
Donald Trump’s team has begun briefing the press on the executive orders that the president-elect plans to sign. This hundred decrees would mainly focus on three essential themes:
- Immigration. Donald Trump would plan expulsion measures against illegal migrants and measures to allow the closure of borders.
- The economy. The republic would above all intend to lift measures limiting certain activities such as drilling and the extraction of fossil energy or even measures concerning certain specific industries such as the automobile.
- The social. On this point, Donald Trump intends to pardon those whom they consider to be “the hostages of January 6”, but who are in fact the attackers of the Capitol after the defeat of Donald Trump in 2021. He would also provide for the end of certain favorable inclusive measures to the LGBTQ+ community.
2:45 p.m. – Donald Trump arrived at the church for mass
Donald Trump has just arrived at St John’s Church accompanied by his wife, Melania Trump. The religious ceremony should be short, approximately thirty minutes. Following the ceremony, the president-elect will visit the nearby White House.
14:42 – Trump plans executive orders for the “complete restoration of America”
Some extracts from Donald Trump’s speech are starting to leak and according to Live Now from FOX the president-elect should confirm and justify the numerous decrees he intends to sign this Monday: “Today, I will sign a series of historic decrees. With these actions, we will begin the complete restoration of America and the common series revolution.”
2:27 p.m. – Trump expected at St John’s Church
It’s almost 9:30 a.m. in Washington DC and Donald Trump is expected at St John’s Church to attend mass before heading to the White House.
2:16 p.m. – A ceremony in a unique form for 40 years
Failing to celebrate his inauguration in front of a crowd of onlookers in front of the Capitol, Donald Trump will be able to boast of having had a ceremony in an unprecedented format, or almost. Due to the freezing temperatures in Washington DC – the US weather agency predicts up to -6°C this Monday – the event will be held inside the Capitol. This has not happened since 1985, 40 years ago, for the inauguration of Republican Ronald Reagan. In fact, the oaths and speeches will be delivered in the Capitol Rotunda and the parade will be held in the Capitol One Arena.
