Donald Trump Sworn in as 47th President of the United States

In a momentous ceremony on January 21, 2025, Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, declaring that “America’s decline is over.” Addressing the nation from the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol, Trump positioned himself as a savior chosen by God to rescue a nation he claims is faltering.

“From this moment on, America’s decline is over,” Trump, 78, proclaimed, marking his return to power after a tumultuous exit in 2021 when a mob of his supporters stormed the Capitol in an attempt to overturn his 2020 election defeat to Joe Biden.

This inauguration signals a remarkable comeback for Trump, a political disruptor who has faced significant challenges, including two impeachments, survival of two assassination attempts, and a criminal conviction related to his actions following the 2020 election.

“I was saved by God to make America great again,” Trump stated, referencing a near-fatal shooting incident in July where a bullet grazed his ear.

In his inaugural address, Trump also cast himself as a peacemaker while simultaneously vowing that the United States would “take back” the Panama Canal. This controversial assertion follows weeks of speculation about potential military action against Panama concerning the canal, which the U.S. relinquished control over in 1999.

“Above all, China is operating the Panama Canal. We didn’t give it to China; we gave it to Panama. And we’re taking it back,” Trump asserted, without providing further details on how the U.S. plans to act on this claim.

Panama currently maintains control of the canal, but Chinese companies have increasingly established a presence around this critical shipping route connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.

As Trump embarks on his second term, he promises to address illegal immigration and tackle various issues facing the nation, setting the stage for what he describes as a transformative presidency.