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President Donald Trump said in his second inaugural address Monday that he would “build the strongest military the world has ever seen.”
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After saying he would reinstate service members who refused mandatory COVID vaccinations, Trump said the military’s “sole mission” would be “defeating America’s enemies.” He also said that he would measure success not only by wars won, but by those avoided.
“My proudest legacy will be that of a peacemaker and unifier,” Trump said, noting that Hamas freed three Israeli hostages on Sunday.
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He added that he would soon be changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America.”
“America will reclaim its rightful place as the greatest, most powerful, most respected nation on Earth, inspiring the awe and admiration of the entire world,” Trump said.
The inauguration ceremony, including the swearings-in, is taking place indoors this year, a last-minute change to the pomp and circumstance due to extreme cold forecasted for the nation’s capital.
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When Trump returns to the White House on Monday, he’s expected to act quickly on his campaign promises and roll back his predecessor’s policies. As his second term begins, his party controls both chambers of Congress and conservative justices have a majority on the Supreme Court. Trump is only the second president to return to office in non-consecutive terms, the only president convicted of a felony and the oldest person to win election to the White House.
