Trump's Return and Immediate Actions

Donald Trump officially assumed office as the 47th president of the United States, marked by a ceremony witnessed by millions globally, including both supporters and skeptics. His inaugural address emphasized an 'America first' agenda, stirring a variety of expectations about the implications of his second term for immigration, the economy, and the environment. Within hours of taking office, Trump swiftly issued pardons for around 1,500 individuals involved in the January 6th Capitol insurrection, surprising many, including his own vice president, who had recently distanced himself from such actions. The decision was seen as an extreme fulfillment of Trump's campaign promises, reorienting the justice narrative to favor those who stormed the Capitol, while raising concerns about accountability and rule of law.