Monday, 20 January 2025

Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025. In his second inaugural address, Trump promised a "golden age of America" and outlined an expansive policy agenda focused on national decline and his own vindication.

Donald Trump and Melania Trump launched cryptocurrency meme coins, with Trump's $TRUMP coin experiencing significant volatility before and after inauguration. Trump is set to benefit from crypto holdings that could make him a "crypto billionaire."

President Biden issued last-minute pardons on his final day in office, including family members, General Mark Milley, Anthony Fauci, and members of the January 6 committee. Biden's pardons were described as an effort to guard against potential Trump "revenge."

Trump promised to "take back" the Panama Canal in his inaugural speech as part of his broader foreign policy vision. Trump also signed an order on his first day to withdraw the US from the Paris climate agreement for the second time.

The US Senate passed the Laken Riley Act 64-35 hours after Trump's inauguration, requiring detention of undocumented migrants charged with theft-related crimes. Trump had promised a barrage of executive orders targeting illegal immigration on his first day.

A lawsuit was filed moments after Trump's swearing-in challenging the legality of the "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE), co-led by Elon Musk, claiming it violates federal transparency rules.

Far-right leaders from around the world attended Trump's inauguration, marking the first time foreign heads of state have attended a US presidential inauguration. Attendees included Italian PM Giorgia Meloni and Argentine President Javier Milei.

TikTok resumed operations in the United States on inauguration day after the platform said it received assurance from Trump regarding the app's status. The future of TikTok in the US remains uncertain despite its restoration.

Tech billionaires Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, and Elon Musk were seated prominently in front of cabinet picks at Trump's inauguration ceremony, drawing criticism from Trump opponents as a sign of oligarchic influence.

The International Criminal Court braced for swift sanctions from the Trump administration over its Israeli arrest warrants. ICC leadership fears the new administration will move quickly to shut down the court.