Reckoning with Biden

The Bidens bid farewell to the White House

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The inauguration of a US president is a major event that attracts worldwide attention - especially when it heralds a real turning point. On Monday, 78-year-old Republican Donald Trump took over from Democrat Joe Biden and began his second term as US President. According to Trump, a "golden age" is now beginning for the USA. All information in a live overview.

The most important facts in brief:

• Shortly after 6 pm (CET), the time had come: Donald Trump and his Vice

  J.D. Vance have taken their oath and are now officially in office - more information on the procedure.

• Shortly before his departure, Joe Biden pardoned a number of his successor's political opponents as well as many of his own family members as a precautionary measure.

• Austria was represented in the Capitol by Ambassador Petra Schneebauer. FPÖ MP Susanne Fürst was also present.

• Trump is now planning a "flood of decrees", including "the biggest deportation operation in American history" - he will also withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement.
• Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has already called for an "offensive to conquer Brussels" in light of Trump's inauguration.

The inauguration day to read:

Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th President of the United States. Due to the predicted cold weather, the ceremony will take place inside rather than in front of the Capitol. Strict security measures are in place in the capital, with more than 25,000 police officers and soldiers on duty.

End right of asylum, army to the border
The new president's current plans became known during the inauguration: According to an aide, Trump wants to "end" the right to asylum in order to speed up deportations. In addition, birthright citizenship is to be abolished.

According to a report in the Wall Street Journal, Trump intends to refrain from announcing new tariffs immediately after taking office. On the other hand, the Republican wants to order the deployment of troops to the border with Mexico as soon as possible.

In general, a "flood of decrees" is expected, reports Reuters. Many of these will be directed against illegal immigrants and diversity programs. A shift in energy policy has also already been confirmed - including withdrawal from the Paris climate protection agreement.

"Every nation will envy us"
In his inaugural speech, Trump promised to put the USA first every day of his term of office. "The golden age of America begins right now." The country will flourish and once again be respected all over the world, he said. "We will be the envy of every nation, and we will not allow ourselves to be taken advantage of."