Donald Trump will be sworn in as U.S. president on Monday, returning to power after surviving impeachment trials, a felony conviction, and two assassination attempts. The ceremony, held indoors due to extreme cold, marks the first time since Grover Cleveland’s era that a president has won non-consecutive terms.
Trump, backed by Republican majorities in Congress, plans swift executive actions, including pardoning over 1,500 individuals linked to the January 6 Capitol attack and imposing stricter immigration policies. Other priorities include withdrawing from the Paris climate agreement, scrapping Biden-era regulations, and labeling drug cartels as terrorist organizations.
The inauguration follows a campaign marked by political violence and economic frustration. Trump, who won the popular vote over Kamala Harris, faces heightened security after recent domestic attacks.
Unlike his 2017 cabinet, Trump’s new appointments prioritize loyalty over experience. Billionaires Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg are set to attend the ceremony.
Trump’s leadership will reshape U.S. domestic and foreign policies, with promises to end the Russia-Ukraine war and transform alliances. He faces ongoing legal challenges but benefits from presidential immunity during his term.
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