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Republican lawmakers are happy afterward President Trump was sworn in for a second term on Monday, followed by a speech promising massive political changes in the US
“President Trump’s speech was a breath of fresh relief for Americans: He will cut costs, close the southern border, deport illegal immigrants, restore free speech and unleash America’s energy dominance,” said House Freedom Caucus Chairman Andy Harris, R-Md. ., he told Fox News Digital. “The Golden Age of America begins today.”
Meanwhile, House GOP leaders reaffirmed their promise to implement Trump’s policies as quickly as possible, with the commander in chief angling for his first active 100 days in office starting with a set of executive orders.
“This is America’s moment of redemption, and under President Trump’s leadership, our nation will usher in a new Golden Age,” said House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, R- Min. “House Republicans are fully committed to making their America First vision a reality and are ready to get started on day one.”
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House Republican leaders are eager to begin President Trump’s planned policy overhaul. (Getty Images)
Meanwhile, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., praised Trump’s speech as “a powerful speech outlining his vision for an America that is safe, strong, free and full of opportunity.” .
Rep. Kevin Hern, R-Okla., chairman of the House GOP Policy Committee, compared Trump’s inauguration to former President Ronald Reagan’s in 1985, which was also held indoors.
“Like Reagan, who ushered in a renaissance of American greatness, President Trump’s inauguration marks the beginning of a new golden age for America. His vision and leadership will ensure a brighter future for our nation. Today we are witnessing the dawn of a new era,” Hern said.
Like Trump, Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, called for legislative action to begin without delay. He said: “Today is a day of celebration, but our work begins immediately. There is no room for excuses. Congress must work with the president to deliver it in full, not in part. I am ready and resolved.”
Meanwhile, Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, urged Congress to work with Trump now “to pass the farm bill, extend Trump’s tax cuts, close our border, end electric vehicle mandates, support our small businesses and reduce costs for our families and farmers.”
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House GOP Policy Committee Chairman Kevin Hern also praised Trump. (Getty Images)
Several of these goals were also mentioned by Trump himself during his opening speech in the rotunda of the United States Capitol.
“I will direct all members of my Cabinet to bring together the great powers at their disposal to defeat what has been record inflation and rapidly reduce costs and prices. The inflationary crisis was caused by massive overspending and the escalation of energy prices. And that’s why today I will also declare a national energy emergency.
“With my actions today, we will end the Green New Deal and roll back the electric vehicle mandate, saving our auto industry and keeping my sacred promise to our great American workers.”
He also repeated promises to crack down on border crime, as well as target foreign nations with high tariffs as a means of reducing the deficit.
Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th president in the Rotunda of the United States Capitol on January 20, 2025. (Saul Loeb/Pool via Reuters)
Trump later gave about half an hour of additional remarks in the Capitol’s Emancipation Room.
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The second speech, freer than the first, saw Trump criticize his predecessor, former President Biden, for issuing pardons to members of the former House Select Committee on Jan. 6 and others such as retired Gen. Mark Milley .
“We’re going to turn our country around, and we’re going to turn it around fast. And I think that was a better speech than the one I gave upstairs,” Trump joked in those remarks.
