Newly Sworn In US President Trump Pledges Retribution In Unsettling Inauguration Address
It’s a bitterly cold day in the heart of Washington, where a vast crowd on the National Mall is assembling for the historic swearing-in of the 47th President of the United States. On the 20th of January, 2025 at noon, Donald Trump steps into his role, laying a hand on a Bible and proclaiming a promise of retribution in his inaugural speech.
The prospect of Trump’s return to office is growing increasingly serious, looming as a nightmare scenario for millions of Americans. The former president’s overwhelming lead in the Republican presidential nomination is evident in polls, suggesting a potentially close race for the White House.
There is a sense of alarm looming over the country, heightened by speculation surrounding Trump’s intentions. Political experts fear that his second term could plunge America into a dark and uncertain future.
While addressing the Conservative Political Action Conference, Trump set a defiant tone, framing the upcoming 2024 election as the “final battle” for the country. He pledges “I am your retribution” – a declaration that has sent waves of fear across the nation.
Speculations surrounding Trump’s second term have only heightened anxieties. Reports claim he aims to employ the powerful tools of the presidency, pledging to pardon insurrectionists and eliminate the “deep state”. There are also suggestions of leveraging the justice department to persecute his adversaries.
Allan Lichtman, a history professor at American University in Washington, voices concern, stating, “He’s going to use the power of government to persecute and prosecute his enemies and to cement his own power.” He further adds that “four years of Trump would be a disaster for the planet. He wants to drill and dig and burn.”
Trump has escaped scrutiny by evading all three Republican primary debates, concealing much of his policy agenda. His proposals include continuing the border wall, toughening voting restrictions, coercing the end of the war between Russia and Ukraine and much more. According to Michael Steele, a former chairman of the Republican National Committee, Trump is “a clear and present danger.”
