Trump's presidency begins with bold executive actions
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Trump’s presidency begins with bold executive actions

Main takeaways from the 47th President’s inauguration
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By Skylie Molina, Staff Writer
Jan 27, 2025

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As the United States makes a change in power, the U.S. citizens bid farewell to Democrat former President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris–  welcoming the 47th president, Donald Trump. 

The new administration took office on January 20, 2025. Trump’s inauguration included many notable people, such as Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk. 

Within three days of being in office, promises President Trump made during his campaign have already been kept.  The same day he entered office, President Trump signed executive orders that range from immigration regulations to renaming the Gulf of Mexico. In addition, he signed an executive order aiming to end birthright citizenship. As a result, many lawsuits have been filed against the order, given it’s a constitutional right. 

With his kept promises lie numerous promises that have yet to see any recognition, including giving police “immunity,” lowering house, grocery and gasoline prices, making in vitro fertilization (IVF) fully covered for all Americans along with numerous other remarks.

The main points of his inauguration address were preventing immigrants from entering the US, increasing oil drilling to decrease gas prices and pardoning participants from the Jan. 6 riots. 

The extent of his authority and promises will be seen in the coming years.

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Skylie Molina
Skylie Molina, Staff Writer
From catching a wave alongside a dolphin to studying for the next exam, Skylie Molina’s days are packed with a little bit of everything. She is a senior in her second year of journalism as a staff writer for the News and Features section. Passionate about traveling and discovering our planet, she is the founder and president of the VNHS CIEE Study Abroad Club, helping students find opportunities to spend their summers in a foreign country. Involved in many other activities, she is a four year varsity cheerleader and captain of the team who also found a love for surfing. Outside of school, you can find her reading, spending time with friends or family, or doing math homework and listening to some pop music.
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