Donald Trump takes the oath of office as the 47th US president on January 20, 2025.US President Donald Trump officially returned to the White House on January 21.
Many changes have marked his return, all moving away from the policies former President Joe Biden’s administration put in place.
Soon after taking his oath, Trump signed at least 78 executive orders rescinding the decisions made by the former administration. This was just part of the over 200 expected to be signed.
Key policy issues affected include the suspension of all foreign assistance for 90 days pending reviews.
He pardoned at least 1,500 charged over the January 6 Riots at the Capital, referring to them as hostages.
Just like he promised during his campaigns, Trump has gone hard on illegal immigrants, with various executive orders giving more powers to authorities to arrest, detain, and deport the aliens.
He has gone as far as announcing a state of emergency at the border with Mexico and at 1,500 more US military personnel deployed to help man the area.
Even with all these measures being put in place, world leaders have expressed optimism of better working relations in the coming days.
King Charles III sent a personal message of congratulations to Trump on his inauguration, the palace confirmed.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said, “The EU looks forward to working closely with you to tackle global challenges.”
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, “The best days of our alliance are yet to come… Your first term as President was filled with groundbreaking moments,” Netanyahu said. “I’m confident that we will complete the defeat of Iran’s terror axis and usher in a new era of peace and prosperity for our region.”
“President Trump is always decisive, and the peace through strength policy he announced provides an opportunity to strengthen American leadership and achieve a long-term and just peace, which is a top priority,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said, “For centuries, the relationship between our two nations has been one of collaboration, cooperation and enduring partnership,” Starmer said. “With President Trump’s longstanding affection and historical ties to the United Kingdom, I know that depth of friendship will continue.”
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said, “Taiwan looks forward to working with your administration to promote enduring freedom, peace and prosperity around the world.”
Panama’s President Jose Raul Mulino rejected Trump’s remarks over control of the Panama Canal.
“On behalf of the Republic of Panama and its people, I must fully reject the words outlined by President Donald Trump regarding Panama and its canal in his inaugural speech,” he said.
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said, “To collaborating with you to reinforce the enduring Japan-US partnership and jointly pursue our shared goal of a free and open Indo-Pacific.”
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said, “For a long time, Germany and the US have been working together successfully, promoting prosperity and freedom on both sides of the Atlantic. We will continue to do so for the wellbeing of our citizens.”
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said, “With President Trump back in office we will turbo-charge defense spending and production.”
