Pledging to empower America's
"forgotten men and women," Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th
president of the United States, Friday, taking command of a deeply divided
nation and ushering in an unpredictable era in Washington.
His victory gives Republicans
control of the White House for the first time in eight years. Looking out over
the crowd sprawled across the National Mall, Trump painted a bleak picture of
the nation he now leads, lamenting crime, shuttered factories and depleted
American leadership.
He vowed to stir "new
national pride," bring jobs back to the United States, and "eradicate
completely" Islamic terrorism. "From this day forward, a new vision
will govern our land. From this day forward, it's going to be only, America
First," Trump said in a 16-minute address, echoing one of the core
messages of his improbable presidential campaign.
Trump was sworn in by Chief
Justice John Roberts, reciting the 35-word oath with his hand placed upon two
Bibles, one used by his family and another during President Abraham Lincoln's
inauguration. Light rain began to fall as the new president stepped forward to
address America.
Trump's journey to that moment
was as unlikely as any in recent American history. He defied his party's
establishment, befuddled the media and toppled two political dynasties on his
way to victory. His message, calling for a resurgence of white, working-class
corners of America, was packaged in defiant stump speeches railing against
political correctness. He used social media to dominate the national
conversation and challenge conventions about political discourse.
After years of Democratic
control of the White House and deadlock in Washington, his was a blast of fresh
air for millions. But Trump's call for restrictive immigration measures and his
caustic campaign rhetoric about women and minorities have also infuriated other
millions.
He assumes office as one of
the most unpopular incoming presidents in modern history. The pomp and
pageantry of the inaugural celebrations were also shadowed by questions about
Trump's ties to Russia, which U.S. intelligence agencies have determined worked
to tip the 2016 election in his favor.
Trump's inauguration drew
crowds to the nation's capital to witness the history. It repelled others. More
than 60 House Democrats refused to attend his swearing in ceremony in the
shadow of the Capitol dome. One Democrat who did sit among the dignitaries was
Hillary Clinton, Trump's vanquished campaign rival who was widely expected by
both parties to be the one taking the oath of office.
At 70, Trump is the oldest
person to be sworn in as president, marking a generational step backward after
two terms for Barack Obama, one of the youngest presidents to serve as
commander in chief.
Trump takes charge of an
economy that has recovered from the Great Recession but has nonetheless left
millions of Americans feeling left behind. The nation's longest war is still
being waged in Afghanistan and U.S. troops are battling the Islamic State in
Iraq and Syria. The American health care system was expanded to reach millions
more Americans during Obama's tenure, but at considerable financial costs.
Trump has vowed to dismantle and rebuild it.
Trump faces challenges as the
first president to take office without ever having held a political position or
served in the military. He has stacked his Cabinet with established Washington
figures and wealthy business leaders. Though his team's conservative bent has
been cheered by many Republicans, the overwhelmingly white and male Cabinet has
been criticized for a lack of diversity.
Officials expected hundreds of
thousands of people to flock to the National Mall to witness the inauguration
of the 45th president, though the crowds appeared smaller than past
celebrations.
Demonstrations unfolded at
various security checkpoints near the Capitol as police in riot gear helped
ticket-holders get through to the ceremony.
In a show of solidarity, all
of the living American presidents attended the swearing-in ceremony, except for
92-year-old George H.W. Bush, who was hospitalized this week with pneumonia.
His wife, Barbara, was also admitted to the hospital after falling ill. While
Trump came to power bucking convention, he wrapped himself in the traditions
that accompany the peaceful transfer of power.
Following a morning church
service with his family, Trump and his wife, Melania, had tea at the White
House with Obama and outgoing first lady Michelle Obama. The two couples
greeted each other with handshakes and hugs, and Mrs. Trump presented Mrs.
Obama with a gift. Following their private gathering in the executive mansion,
the Trumps and Obamas traveled together to the Capitol for the swearing in
ceremony.
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Por tudo o que tenho analisado, ele realmente fará os USA retornarem ao sonho/realidade dos 'founding fathers'. Que comande com a firmeza que tem demonstrado em seus negócios a maior e mais poderosa nação do mundo. Deus o ajude!!!
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