Donald J. Trump sworn in as 47th US President
The inauguration, held indoors in the Capitol's Rotunda—due to frigid weather—signals a dramatic shift in US policy with Trump’s pledges to “completely and totally reverse” the agenda of his predecessor, Joseph R. Biden.
In his inaugural address, Trump painted a stark picture of America’s state, declaring, “...our sovereignty will be reclaimed; Our safety will be restored [and] the scales of justice will be rebalanced.”
Addressing a deeply divided nation–and by extension globe— he pledged to end, “America’s decline,” calling his administration a “revolution of common sense.”
While Trump’s rhetoric struck a domestically populist tone, his agenda as outlined includes aggressive policies that are likely to trigger domestic and international debacles, particularly for non-US citizens impacted by immigration and trade reforms.
Implications for Immigration & Border Policies
President Trump also announced immediate action on immigration, starting with the declaration of a national emergency at the southern border.
His administration, he declared, will allocate additional resources and manpower to border enforcement, resume construction of the border wall, and reinstate the controversial “Remain in Mexico” policy.
This measure requires non-Mexican asylum seekers to await their hearings in Mexico, a practice criticised for exposing vulnerable migrants to dangerous conditions.
Further, Trump plans to suspend refugee admissions for four months and fast-track deportations by proclaiming an end to asylum claims at the border. These moves could significantly disrupt pathways for refugees and asylum seekers while facing legal challenges.
Trump additionally announced his intent to deny birthright citizenship to children of undocumented immigrants—a proposal that would likely face backlash.
International Ramifications
Designating international gangs and cartels, including Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua and Central America’s MS-13, as foreign terrorist organisations, Trump's stated agenda is expected to have widespread international ramifications.
Domestically, Trump’s executive orders also target diversity and inclusion programmes within federal agencies, signaling a rollback of initiatives introduced during Biden’s term.
Despite his unwavering assertion that “the golden age of America begins right now,” Trump’s rhetoric against the “radical and corrupt establishment” and his promise to jail political opponents have drawn criticism. Whether he can bridge that divide or deepen them further remains to be seen.
Here in the Virgin Islands, recent polls have shown the population is split on Trump’s presidency.
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37 Responses to “Donald J. Trump sworn in as 47th US President”
I was doing better under trump and I live on the BVI. Lower gas prices..etc
Biden screw me up
He DOES NOT CARE about regular people.
With their UK Passport Bvi Passport ,evn US Passport we got plenty choice fo tru
Europe Africa America...the World is our oyster.
Why would the need for u to go uk to born a child or Africa ?
And if soo why u haven’t ?
U all shame now
Tek that in your pipe and smoke it Trump in ayo backside no born your baby right here in Peebles
Unless they marry a usa man
And risk it all refusing to
Go Peebles but yet they vex and mad if island man make child here
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No
More anchor babies
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All them
Life no house nothing