Republican lawmakers are jubilant afterward President Trump He was sworn in for a second term on Monday, followed by a speech promising massive political changes in the United States
“President Trump’s speech was a breath of fresh air on aid for Americans — he would cut costs, close the southern border, deport illegal immigrants, restore freedom of speech, and unleash American energy dominance,” House Freedom Caucus Chairman Andy Harris, R-Md. Fox News Digital said. “the The golden age America starts today.”
Meanwhile, House GOP leaders reaffirmed their promise to implement Trump's policies as quickly as possible, as the commander-in-chief looks ahead to his first active 100 days in office starting with a wide array of executive orders.
“This is America’s moment of redemption, and under President Trump’s leadership, our nation will usher in a new golden age,” said House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minn. “House Republicans are fully committed to making his America First vision a reality and are ready to get to work from day one.”
Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th President of the United States
House Republican leaders indicate they are eager to begin the political reform that President Trump envisions. (Getty Images)
Meanwhile, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Los Angeles, praised Trump's speech as “a powerful speech outlining his vision of an America that is safe, strong, free, and full of opportunity.”
Rep. Kevin Hearne, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House GOP Policy Committee, compared Trump's inauguration to former President Ronald Reagan's inauguration in 1985 — which was also held indoors.
“Like Reagan, who ushered in a renaissance of American greatness, President Trump’s inauguration marks the beginning of a new golden age in America. His vision and leadership will ensure a brighter future for our nation. Today, we witness the dawn of a new era,” Hearn said.
Like Trump, Representative Chip Roy, Republican of Texas, called for legislative proceedings to begin without delay. He said: “Today is a day of celebration, but our work begins immediately. There is no room for excuses. Congress must work with the president to deliver the results in full, not in part. I am ready and determined.”
Meanwhile, Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, urged Congress to work now with Trump “to pass the farm bill, extend the Trump tax cuts, close our borders, end electric vehicle mandates, support our small businesses, and cut costs.” For our families and farmers.”
Trump will take more than 200 executive actions on day one
House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Kevin Hern also praised Trump. (Getty Images)
Trump himself has also stated many of these goals during his presidency Opening speech In the US Capitol building.
“I will direct all members of my Cabinet to marshal the broad powers at their disposal to defeat record inflation, and quickly reduce costs and prices. The inflation crisis was caused by massive overspending and escalating energy prices. That is why today I will also declare a national energy emergency, and we will drill,” Trump said. “Oh dear, we dig.”
“With my actions today, we will end the Green New Deal, repeal the electric vehicle mandate, save our auto industry and keep my sacred pledge to America's great auto workers,” he added.
He also repeated his promises to crack down on crime at the border as well as target foreign countries with high tariffs as a way to reduce the deficit.
Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th president at the US Capitol on January 20, 2025. (Saul Loeb/Pool via Reuters)
Trump later delivered nearly a half-hour of additional remarks in the Capitol's Emancipation Room.
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The second speech, freer than his first, saw Trump criticize his predecessor, former President Biden, for issuing pardons to former House Select Committee members on January 6 and others, such as retired Gen. Mark Milley.
“We're going to change our country, and we're going to change it fast,” Trump joked in those remarks. “And I think it was a better speech than the one I gave upstairs.”
