We're Transferring Power Back to the People: President Trump Gives Inaugural Address
Inauguration,White House,Politics
(Watch Trump's address, and read a full transcript.) President-elect Donald Trump has been sworn-in as the 45th president of the United States. In his inaugural address, Trump said this isn't just a transfer of power from one president to another or one party to another.
"We are transferring power from Washington, D.C., and giving it back to you, the people," Trump said to cheers.
Trump said he is committed to being a president for all Americans, and the "forgotten men and women" will be forgotten no longer.
"America will start winning again, winning like never before," Trump said. "We will bring back our jobs. We will bring back our borders."
"Together, we will make America strong. We will make America wealthy. We will make America proud again. We will make America safe again. And yes, together, we will make America great again."
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