When the sun goes down tomorrow night, the invasion of our borders will end, US President-elect Donald Trump said during a pre-inauguration rally in Washington. Trump also announced that he would take more than 50 percent of TikTok and end the war in Ukraine and all other crises.
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During his speech at the Capital One Arena, Donald Trump repeated his campaign promises to launch the largest deportation campaign in the history of the United States. However, as Reuters points out, an operation on this scale would likely take years and be very expensive.
“When the sun goes down tomorrow night, the invasion of our borders will be over and all illegal border crossers will go home in one form or another,” Trump told supporters.
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As Reuters described, Trump’s rally “resembled the freewheeling campaign speeches that are part of the Trump campaign.”
During his hour-long speech, Trump largely repeated his campaign promises, claiming he had done more than Joe Biden in his four years in office before taking office and promising to “solve every crisis in America.” will do”.
Announcing the signing of dozens of regulations on Monday, he said he would launch the largest immigrant deportation crackdown in the country’s history, “repeal every radical and stupid regulation of the Biden administration,” the federal bureaucracy by rolling back policies that promote inclusion and equality. , will fix it. give the right to order the declassification of documents related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy and his brother Robert Kennedy and the assassination of Martin Luther King.
Trump repeated his pledge to end the war in Ukraine and the “third world war” that he believes America is on the brink of.
“If I don’t allow it, TikTok won’t be worth as much.”
He also hinted at the resumption of TikTok in the US on Sunday after a few hours of hiatus. As he stated – although some congressmen of his party do not agree with him – the bill to ban TikTok allows him to “do whatever he wants” and reiterated that he intends to allow the app but under a joint venture in which half of the shares are owned by the United States.
– If I don’t allow it, TikTok has no value – zero (…) If I allow it, TikTok will become one trillion dollars. So I said, ‘I’ll allow it, but let the United States of America own 50 percent of TikTok,'” Trump said.
He also stated that he likes the Chinese program because it helped him achieve record results of support among the youngest voters. According to ABC, TikTok CEO Shaw Chew was at the rally and will be at Trump’s inauguration on Monday.
Donald Trump at a pre-inauguration rally EPA/WILL OLIVER Credit: PAP/EPA.
During his speech, Trump invited billionaire Elon Musk on the stage, who heads the so-called Department of State Efficiency (DOGE), proposing comprehensive bureaucratic reforms and cost reductions. Musk announced that the changes he would propose would “lay the foundation for America to be strong for centuries, forever.”
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Donald Trump and Elon MuskPAP / EPA / WILL OLIVER
In addition to Musk, several of Trump’s advisers and supporters, his sons, actor Jon Voight, as well as singers Kid Rock and Lee Greenwood, who are also known for their support, were also present at the event, which lasted for three hours. The event ended with a performance by the Villagers, who along with Trump performed his hit “YMCA,” which Trump always closes his campaign rallies with.
Muzycy Village People Donald TrumpPAP / EPA / WILL OLIVER
The opening begins with an Anglican service at St. Louis Cathedral. John’s Square across from the White House, after which Trump and his wife Melania will meet with outgoing President Joe Biden and first lady Jill. The culmination of this ceremony, that is, Trump’s swearing-in and the official start of his presidency, will take place at 18:00 (18:00 in Poland). Due to weather, the ceremony will be held inside the Capitol Rotunda instead of on the steps at the entrance to the Capitol.
Walled Capitol PAP/EPA/GRAEME SLOAN
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