Trump pledged to end a period of decline in the U.S. after returning to the White House
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The four-year period of decline in the United States will end at the moment of inauguration of the American president-elect Donald Trump. He said at a rally in Washington, DC, on January 19.
"Tomorrow at noon the curtain of four years of decline in the United States will close and we will begin a brand new day of strength, prosperity, dignity and pride for our country <...> Let's end the power of the failed and corrupt political establishment in Washington," he said, his speech published on his official YouTube channel.
Trump also emphasized that he intends to stop the "invasion across the southern border" of the United States, implying a tightening of the country's migration policy already by the evening of his first day in the White House. He noted that he plans to return wealth to the US and unlock oil production. In addition, Trump reported on the decision of the head of Apple Tim Cook to make large-scale investments in the American economy.
The plans of the US president-elect also include strengthening the military potential of the country, Thus, he announced his intention to develop an anti-missile "Iron Dome" to protect the territories. In his speech, Trump also mentioned the current President of the country Joe Biden and promised to cancel "every radical and stupid executive order" of his predecessor in the first hours of the presidential term.
In addition, during his speech, the US president-elect announced that the social network TikTok, which was blocked in the country earlier in the day, had restored its work.
Trump's speech was attended by his supporters, including American businessman, owner of Tesla and SpaceX Ilon Musk. And rock musician and five-time Grammy nominee Kid Rock performed during the rally.
Trump's inauguration will take place on Monday, January 20.
Supporters of the US president-elect gathered in a multi-kilometer queue in Washington for his victory rally at Capital One Arena. Izvestia correspondent Anton Zolotnitsky specified that all streets adjacent to the arena were blocked off, with additional police and military personnel on duty.
At the same time, The Guardian newspaper predicted Trump's first steps as US President. According to the publication, among the decrees that Trump may sign on the first day of his entry into office as head of state on January 20, 2025, include: the program of mass deportation of migrants, the declaration of a state of emergency at the border, the introduction of a 25% tariff on American exports.
The US Congress on January 6 approved Trump's victory in the 60th presidential election held on November 5, 2024. The decision was announced by incumbent US Vice President Kamala Harris, who had competed with Trump as a candidate.
The election for the 47th president of the United States was held on November 5, 2024. In the popular vote, Trump received 51% of the vote, while Democratic candidate Kamala Harris received 47.4% of the vote. Later, the Republican, speaking to supporters, called himself the 47th President of the United States and said that his goal as head of state considers the end of military conflicts in the world.
