US President again alleges fraud in the 2020 elections and claims he moderated his speech during the inauguration ceremony
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, adopted a tone similar to that of his campaign rallies in his first speech after the inauguration, held this 2nd (Jan. 20, 2025). Upon leaving the Capitol Rotunda, the Republican spoke to supporters at Emancipation Hall, a space intended for visitors, where he reaffirmed themes central to the most conservative wing of the party, Maga (“Make America Great Again”).
Trump repeated accusations of electoral fraud in the 2020 elections, stating that the election was “totally manipulated” against him. According to the president, the feeling of “injustice” motivated his candidacy in 2024.
“If I thought I lost that election fairly, I wouldn’t run again. But I knew how well we did.”he declared. He also stated that the 2024 elections were “too big to handle”.
The speech also included criticism of “lying press” and attacks on political opponents. Trump blamed former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi for the lack of security at the Capitol during the January 6, 2021 invasion and criticized the (Democratic Party) members of the commission that investigated the episode.
Trump returns to the White House
Donald Trump (Republican) this Monday (20th January). In the Capitol Rotunda, the Republican delivered the words surrounded by his wife, Melania Trump, and children.
“I, Donald Trump, do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States and, to the best of my ability, will preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States. May God help me,” he stated, while raising his right hand.
The Republican placed his left hand on top of two Bibles. The 1st is a Republican’s personal bible given by his mother in 1955. The 2nd was used at President Abraham Lincoln’s inauguration. Both were held by Melania.
The oath was administered by US Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts. The judge also conducted the swearing-in of JD Vance. The Republican took office as the 50th vice president of the United States accompanied by his wife, Usha, and their 3 children.
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