Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, marking the beginning of his historic second term.

In his historic broadcast to the nation from the U.S. Capitol, Trump declared the beginning of a “golden age” for America and outlined a series of bold and divisive policy proposals.

Trump, now 78 years old, took the oath of office the Bible gifted to him by his mother, surrounded by an array of prominent figures, including tech moguls like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, who had supported his campaign. His speech emphasized his commitment to restoring America’s strength and international standing.

A key focus of his inaugural address was immigration reform.

Trump vowed to declare a national emergency at the southern border, halting all illegal immigration and initiating mass deportations of undocumented individuals.

“We will begin the process of returning millions of criminal aliens back to the places from which they came,” he stated, also announcing plans to revive the controversial “Remain in Mexico” policy.

Trump’s policies also extended into the cultural sphere, where he declared that “there are only two genders, male and female,” signaling the end of recognition for gender diversity by the federal government.

This announcement aligns with his broader stance against diversity and inclusion programs, which he said would be dismantled under his administration.

Internationally, Trump stirred controversy with a bold statement on the Panama Canal, pledging to “take back” the waterway from Panama, accusing China of exploiting the vital shipping route.

These sweeping executive orders are set to face legal challenges, with experts noting that many of Trump’s proposed changes, particularly regarding birthright citizenship and gender identity, could be difficult to enforce without congressional action.