“Saved by God to Make America Great Again”: Trump’s Bold Vision for a Golden Age

In a historic moment that marks one of the most astonishing political comebacks in American history, Donald J. Trump has been sworn in as the 47th President of the United States. His fiery inaugural address promised a “golden age” for the nation, declaring that America’s decline is officially over.

“I was saved by God to make America great again,” he proclaimed, recounting his dramatic journey back to power following his 2020 defeat and a near-fatal assassination attempt. Trump vowed that this moment would be remembered as the most consequential election in US history.

Standing before a crowd of supporters, Mr Trump pledged sweeping changes, including renaming the Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf of America” and reclaiming the Panama Canal. “China is operating the Panama Canal. We didn’t give it to China; we gave it to Panama. We’re taking it back,” he declared.

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In response, Panama’s President Jose Raul Mulino firmly stated that the canal “is and will continue to be Panamanian,” setting the stage for what could be a major international dispute.

President Trump outlined an ambitious and polarising agenda:

• National Emergencies: Declaring crises at the southern border and in energy production.
• Law and Order: Vowing to restore safety in cities and create a merit-based, colourblind society.
• Social Stances: Reaffirming that “there are only two genders – male and female.”
• Military Strength: Reinstating service members expelled over vaccine mandates with full back pay and pledging to build the world’s strongest military.

On foreign policy, Trump promised to focus on “peace through strength,” a stance praised by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who congratulated him on social media.

Trump announced plans to impose tariffs and taxes on foreign nations to boost the wealth of American citizens. “I’m going to put America first… The scales of justice will be rebalanced,” he vowed.

Despite his controversial policies, Trump emphasised his role as a peacemaker and unifier. “It is my hope that the nation will rapidly unite behind our agenda,” he said, citing increased support from all sectors of society.

While his speech struck a chord with supporters, his promises – including renaming the Gulf of Mexico and discussions about Greenland and Canada – are bound to provoke fierce debates both domestically and internationally.

As the Trump era begins anew, one thing is certain: America is entering uncharted waters. Whether this “golden age” will shine or spark turmoil remains to be seen.