Trump Intends to Issue 100 Executive Orders in the First Few Hours After Taking Office.

Donald Trump is set to be inaugurated for a momentous second term as President of the United States on Monday, pledging to usher in a new "golden age" for the nation while the world anticipates the return of his unpredictable governance. Due to frigid temperatures, the 78-year-old's inauguration will take place indoors at the U.S. Capitol, yet the initial moments of this remarkable political resurgence will be filled with vigorous activity. The Republican leader has committed to swiftly issuing a series of executive orders aimed at dismantling Joe Biden's legacy upon his re-entry into the White House, alongside initiating immediate deportations of undocumented immigrants. While Trump depicted a grim scenario of "American carnage" during his first inauguration in 2017, he now presents a more optimistic vision of a "brand new day" for the United States. "I will act with unprecedented speed and strength to address every crisis confronting our nation," Trump declared at a large rally the night before the inauguration, where he also engaged in a dance with the Village People band. However, the billionaire populist has also revisited some of the darker themes that contributed to his electoral success over Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris in November. The incoming 47th President of the United States has vowed to "halt the invasion of our borders" and to overturn "woke" policies, including what he terms "transgender insanity" in American schools. In making history, Trump will become the oldest individual to be sworn in as president, and he is only the second president in U.S. history to reclaim the office after being ousted, following Grover Cleveland in 1893. Prior to the inauguration, President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will extend an invitation to Trump and his wife Melania for "tea and coffee" at the White House, after which they will all proceed together to the Capitol. This gesture of civility will stand in stark contrast to the events of 2021, when Trump—who incited a crowd that stormed the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to overturn his electoral defeat—declined to attend Biden's inauguration. Trump's buoyant demeanor remains undeterred by the necessity to relocate the swearing-in ceremony from the steps of the Capitol, a decision prompted by forecasts predicting the coldest Inauguration Day in four decades. Rather than taking the oath before a large audience on the National Mall, Trump and Vice President-elect J.D. Vance will instead do so within the Capitol's domed Rotunda, reminiscent of Ronald Reagan's inauguration in 1985. “As soon as President Trump places his hand on the Bible and swears the Oath to the United States Constitution, the Golden Age of America will begin,” stated spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt on X. However, numerous Americans remain apprehensive about Trump's more ominous pledges, particularly his promises of retribution against political adversaries and journalists. Trump's return to the Oval Office marks a moment of unprecedented power, culminating a journey that included surviving two assassination attempts and a criminal conviction to secure the election. Once regarded as a political outsider, Trump has now become emblematic of the new standard in U.S. politics. Three of the wealthiest individuals globally—tech magnates Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jeff Bezos—will join Trump for the inauguration. Musk, who oversees Tesla, SpaceX, and X, has committed to spearheading a cost-reduction initiative in the new administration and assured attendees at a recent rally that he would work to make America strong “for centuries.” Expressing his satisfaction, Trump—who remarked during the campaign that he would assume a dictatorial role on “day one”—has pledged to enact approximately 100 executive orders shortly after taking office. These orders will include declaring a national emergency concerning the southern U.S. border with Mexico and reversing the Biden administration's policies on diversity and oil drilling. Trump also indicated that his supporters would be “very happy” with a decision to pardon those involved in the January 6 riots. For the international community, Trump's resurgence signals a period of unpredictability. With promises of extensive tariffs, territorial threats toward Greenland and Panama, and questioning U.S. aid to Ukraine, Trump appears poised to once again disrupt the global order. His triumph has also strengthened the resolve of right-wing politicians globally. Italy's far-right Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is poised to participate in the inauguration, despite the usual absence of foreign leaders at such events.