Donald Trump has been inaugurated for a second term as President of the United States in Washington, DC. In his inaugural address, Trump sharply criticized his political opponents, vowing to “liberate” the nation from what he called a “radical and corrupt establishment.”
He previewed plans to declare an emergency at the US-Mexico border in the coming days, signaling a continuation of his hardline immigration policies. Trump, notably the first US president convicted of criminal charges, also condemned what he termed the “weaponization” of the justice system, even as he has previously suggested jailing political rivals.
International backlash has intensified following Trump’s renewed assertion that the United States is “taking back” the Panama Canal, a statement that challenges Panama’s sovereignty and has alarmed global observers. The speech marks the beginning of a controversial second term, with significant implications for both domestic and international politics.
