Footage from the streets in Washington, D.C., showed leftist protestors harassing Trump supporters outside of the Capitol One Arena, where the president held his pre-inauguration rally prior to being sworn in. A small group of people, appearing to be split between MAGA supporters and opposing leftists, shouted obscenities at each other on the street.
As snow poured down on the streets, some individuals shouted pro-Trump slogans, cheering for the president on the eve of his inauguration. In contrast, a liberal woman holding a megaphone continually shouted various disparaging phrases at the group, some suggesting they were traitors. The confrontation appeared to be peaceful, where neither side ever went beyond taunting the other.
Ukrainian-American Journalist Oliya Scootercaster shared the clip to X, writing, “TRAITORS!” Screamed protester as they confronted Trump Supporters and a group of Nationalists outside of Capital One Arena where Trump is holding a pre-inauguration rally.” Another person weighed in on the relative peace at this year’s inauguration. “Where are the millions of resistance fighters this year? Probably aged out, or can’t afford to step outside their homes anymore,” they wrote.
On Monday, Trump delivered passionate remarks during his inauguration speech, outlining his agenda as he steps back into power. Trump was expected to sign roughly 200 executive orders after his speech, wasting not time enacting his promise to make America great again. “The golden age of America begins right now,” Trump asserted. “From this day forward, our country will flourish and be respected again all over the world.”
“During every single day of the Trump administration, I will, very simply, put America first. Our sovereignty will be reclaimed. Our safety will be restored. The scales of justice will be rebalanced. The vicious, violent and unfair weaponization of the Justice Department and our government will end. And our top priority will be to create a nation that is proud and prosperous and free,” he continued.
Trump vowed, “America will soon be greater, stronger, and far more exceptional than ever before. I return to the presidency confident and optimistic that we are at the start of a thrilling new era of national success. A tide of change is sweeping the country. Sunlight is pouring over the entire world, and America has the chance to seize this opportunity like never before.”
Throughout his roughly 30-minute speech, Trump took aim at numerous issues, vowing to secure the southern border and carry out deportation efforts. Trump made bold statements, such as declaring the Gulf of Mexico will be renamed after the United States. The president also took aim at woke culture, promising to fight DEI while declaring there are two genders.
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“From this day on, the United States of America will be a free, sovereign and independent nation. We will stand bravely. We will live proudly. We will dream boldly, and nothing will stand in our way. Because we are Americans. The future is ours. And our golden age has just begun. Thank you. God bless America. Thank you all. Thank you,” he concluded.
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