The atmosphere in Washington was invaded by the wave of Donald Trump's followers, as the former president prepares to assume his second term as the 47th president of the United States. A sizable group of supporters filled the Capital One Arena, defying the cold and rain to be part of what had been announced as his final rally before taking office. With a speech that recalled those from his campaign, Trump proclaimed victory while promising radical change by stating that "tomorrow we are going to reclaim our country." The attendees, including figures such as Elon Musk and Jon Voight, were witnesses to the former president's triumphant return, fueled by the promise to end what he calls a 'failed and corrupt political establishment' and to restore patriotism in the United States.
In his speech before more than 15,000 followers, Trump outlined an ambitious action plan for his first days in power, promising measures that will include the closing of borders to illegal immigration and an extension of the TikTok ban. In addition, he reaffirmed his 'America First' policy, pledging to stop the war in Ukraine and to prevent a third world war. However, the act was also marked by the promise to pardon those convicted for the Capitol attack on January 6, 2021, and it alluded to a possible shift in trade policy that could entail the imposition of tariffs, although it left the issue up in the air. While his supporters celebrated with live music, Trump closed the event by spreading a message of change and making it clear that his return to the White House will be marked by a no-nonsense approach and with the experience of a previous term.
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