US President-elect Donald Trump used a raucous rally on Sunday on the eve of his inauguration to pledge swift action on day one to reshuffle the federal government, changing federal priorities at breakneck speed and ensuring “the curtain comes down on four long years of American decline.”
Supporters filled nearly all of the 20,000-plus seat Capital One Arena in downtown Washington, D.C., for a “Make America Great Again” victory celebration, and cheered when Trump said he would take swift action on everything from cracking down on the United States. – Mexico borders to promote oil exploration, rein in the federal workforce, and eliminate diversity programs.
“We’re going to give them the best first day, the greatest first week, the most extraordinary 100 days of any presidency in American history,” said Trump, who also promised to undo executive actions taken by his predecessor, outgoing President Joe. Biden “within hours.”
In an unusual move, Trump entered the square and deliberately descended the stairs before delivering his speech, pausing frequently to hit his fist and take pictures with the marchers. It was even more surreal after he finished speaking, when the villagers took the stage and the president-elect sang — and even briefly danced — to the song. YMCAan unofficial campaign anthem.
Trump said he would begin his agenda with a series of unilateral actions from the White House, telling the crowd: “You’re going to see executive orders that will make you very happy. A lot of them.”
Sunday was Trump’s first full day in Washington since his election victory on November 5, and that gave him a chance to energize core supporters before the official Inauguration Day celebration. Unlike when Trump helped stir up a mob of his supporters to attack the Capitol and tried to retain power in 2021 after losing to Biden, officials did not expect massive protests, unrest or violence.
Instead, cheering crowds celebrated Trump’s second term and MAGA’s complete takeover of the Republican Party.
But even with this comfortable victory and his party’s complete – if narrow – control of Congress, the next president is one of the most polarizing figures in US history, with nearly as many fierce critics as ardent supporters. This means that it may be difficult for Trump to fulfill his post-election pledges to strengthen bipartisanship while addressing policy differences.
However, Trump insisted that unity would be the theme of his inauguration speech on Monday, along with strength and justice — even though he spent months as a candidate saying that if elected, he would seek revenge on his political enemies.
US President-elect Donald Trump broke with American political traditions by inviting foreign heads of state to attend his inauguration ceremony. Although Trump’s guest list is unconfirmed, it includes the world’s most prominent right-wing leaders.
That was the theme of much of his rally speech on Sunday, as Trump returned to the greatest successes of his campaign — as if the race against Vice President Kamala Harris had not long been decided. Trump condemned “immigrant crime” by invoking one of his favorite fictional characters, Hannibal Lecter, and promised to eliminate “woke” policies and opposition to transgender rights.
Trump said: “Tomorrow, at noon, the curtain will fall on four long years of American decline, and we will begin a new day of American strength, prosperity, dignity, and pride.” To end the rule of the failed and corrupt political establishment in Washington.”
With frigid temperatures expected on Monday, Trump directed that most outdoor events be moved indoors, and officials held a rehearsal on Sunday for the swearing-in in the Rotunda of the US Capitol, which has capacity for only 600 people compared to the more than 250,000 guests who attended the ceremony. . Tickets to watch the inauguration from around the Capitol grounds.