The Second Inauguration Of Donald Trump

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🗓️ 20 January 2025

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A lot has changed in the United States since the last presidential inauguration in January of 2021.

Four years ago, the world was managing a global pandemic, the U.S. was coming to terms with an insurrection on our democracy, and Donald Trump was on his way out of the White House.

In just a few hours, he'll be sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on the steps of the Capitol building.

We discuss the first items on his agenda and hear your thoughts on his upcoming presidency.

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0:22.1	A lot has changed in the United States since the last presidential inauguration in January 2021. Four years ago, the world was
0:39.8	managing a global pandemic. The U.S. was coming to terms with an insurrection on our democracy,
0:45.1	and Donald Trump was on his way out of the White House. Earlier today, he was sworn in as the 47th
0:50.9	President of the United States in the Capitol Rotunda for a second term in the White House.
0:55.7	Today we're focusing on your thoughts, your hopes and fears as the new administration takes its place.
1:00.7	Here's what some of you had to say.
1:02.4	Hi, I'm Jennifer. I live in Missouri, and I'm nervous.
1:07.2	They want to make more tax cuts for the rich while the middle class pays for everything.
1:13.9	How is it going to work?
1:15.2	Where's the future for my daughter?
1:16.7	It can't work.
1:18.2	You can't go on without everyone paying their fair share of the bills.
1:23.5	My name is Lynn.
1:24.9	I'm in Chicago, and I'm a Democrat lifelong, and I'm sad to say the least that we're going to have four years of Republicanism and all of that entails.
1:38.2	I'm not looking forward to it. I have been morose ever since I heard of his win.
1:44.1	Hi, my name is Matthew. I'm from South Carolina.
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