Donald Trump told thousands of roaring supporters on Sunday that he will usher in a new era of American prosperity when he takes office, taking a victory lap in a packed arena in Washington, D.C., a day before he returns to power with plans to aggressively strengthen the United States. immigration and trade policy.
“Tomorrow, at noon, the curtain closes on four long years of American decline, and we begin a new day of American strength, prosperity, dignity and pride,” he said at the beginning of his remarks.
Trump’s Make America Great Again Victory Rally was held at Capital One Arena, an indoor hockey and basketball venue that will also host some of Monday’s inauguration festivities after forecasts of bitter cold prompted the officials to move the planned outdoor events.
The rally resembled the free-wheeling campaign speeches that have been a staple of Trump since his first run for the White House in 2016. The event marked his first major address in Washington since giving a speech on January 6, 2021 to his previous supporters. storming the US Capitol.
Large stretches of the streets around the US Capitol and the White House have been blocked by steel fences since last week, and police were visible throughout the city.
The inauguration is scheduled for noon ET on Monday, when Trump will take the presidential oath of office in the Capitol rotunda, after cold weather prompted organizers to move the ceremony indoors. About 25,000 law enforcement personnel will be on hand to provide security.
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2025-01-20 01:39:00
