President Donald Trump called January 20, 2025, the day he took the oath of office, the day of liberation for the United States and promised to bring back “America’s golden age.” He made this statement in his inaugural address.
Points of attention
- President Trump pledges to bring back 'America's golden age' through initiatives like border protection, national unity, and freedom of speech.
- The 47th US President declares radical decisions to strengthen the US position in the world and enhance national security.
- The policy of peace through strength is emphasized to achieve long-term peace and strengthen American leadership.
- President Trump's proposed executive orders include measures like declaring a state of emergency on the southern border, ending government censorship, and restoring free speech.
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy congratulates Trump and expresses hope for mutually beneficial cooperation between Ukraine and the United States.
Donald Trump's inauguration speech
President-elect Donald Trump thanked all senior officials and US citizens after he was sworn in.
America's Golden Age begins today. From this day forward, our country will prosper. We will be the envy of all nations and countries. I will always put America first.
Donald Trump
President of the United States
During his first speech, Trump recalled the issue of migration and border protection, natural disasters, and the protection of US citizens.
"National unity is returning to America — a confidence and pride that was not there before," Trump added.
He also said he would sign a series of executive orders that would be a "common sense revolution," including declaring a state of emergency on the southern border of the United States, designating cartels as international terrorist organizations, and declaring a national energy emergency.
All illegal immigrants will be detained immediately, and we will begin the process of returning millions and millions of criminal elements to the countries from which they came, the 47th US President said.
During his first speech, Donald Trump said he would sign an executive order to end government censorship and "restore free speech in America."
As of today, it is official US policy: there are only two genders — male and female.
Trump also added that he would be most proud of the fact that he would supposedly "become the man who ends all wars." He recalled that the day before the inauguration, a hostage release took place between Israel and Hamas militants. Trump did not mention Ukraine.
The 47th US leader announced during his first speech that he would change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America:
America will reclaim its rightful place as the greatest, most powerful, most respected nation on Earth—to the awe and admiration of the entire world. Soon we will change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America.
He also emphasized that the US is taking the Panama Canal back because Panama is violating many rules and China is interfering.
We will expand our territories, build new cities and conquer new horizons. We will conquer Mars, and our rockets will carry our flag there!
Zelensky congratulated Trump
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky congratulated Donald Trump on his inauguration as US President on the social network X.
I congratulate President Trump and the American people on the inauguration of the 47th President of the United States. Today is a day of change and also a day of hope for the resolution of many problems, including global challenges.
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) January 20, 2025
President Trump is always decisive, and the…
I congratulate President Trump and the American people on the inauguration of the 47th President of the United States. Today is a day of change, and also a day of hope for solutions to many problems, including global challenges.
President Trump is always decisive, and the policy of peace through strength that he announced provides an opportunity to strengthen American leadership and achieve a lasting and just peace, which is a priority.
This century is taking shape right now, and we must all work together to ensure that it is a great and successful century for democracies, not for those who want us to fail.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy
President of Ukraine
Zelenskyy wished Trump success in his position.
We look forward to active and mutually beneficial cooperation. We are stronger together and can provide greater security, stability, and economic growth for the world and our two nations.
