So, January 20, 2025, was the day Donald J. Trump made history AGAIN as the 47th President of the United States, and is first ex-prez since Grover Cleveland in the 1800s to reclaim the White House. It’s giving major “main character energy”, and people are freaking out for all kinds of reasons.

Okay, so Trump took the oath on not one, but TWO Bibles—one from his first term and, like, some super-old family heirloom. Because, duh, extra. Although, strangely, he didn’t actually put his hand on the bible during the swearing in.

And the guest list? OMG, such a mix! You had all the Republican big shots, conservative media peeps, and even tech moguls like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg. I mean, tech people usually don’t vibe with Trump, but now they’re showing up? It’s giving “what’s their angle?” Experts are saying this could mean Trump is, like, trying to cozy up to Silicon Valley for stuff like AI and social media. According to Dr. James Kramer from Georgetown, it’s “a calculated move to counter Silicon Valley’s historically liberal leanings.” Smart or sneaky? You decide.

Trump’s speech? Totally on-brand. He promised to, like, bring back the “Golden Age” of America and all that jazz. He talked about borders, making America great, and taking on China. Oh, and energy independence was, like, a major talking point.

He also said during his inaugural address, “As of today, it will henceforth be the official policy of the United States government that there are only two genders, male and female.” I guess it’s not surprise, especially after all the anti-trans policies from his first term. Some insiders are saying we should expect moves to, like, restrict trans healthcare and push for “traditional” gender roles again.

Day One: Pardons, Pipelines, and Drama

Okay, like, no one’s shocked that Trump’s first day was total chaos. He signed a bunch of executive orders, and let me tell you, it was, like, drama central.

The most extra thing? He pardoned ALL the January 6 rioters. Yes, like, ALL of them. He said it was about “justice and healing,” but, like, not everyone’s buying it. His supporters were living for it, calling it a win for freedom. But critics? They were, like, “This is the worst idea ever.” Chuck Schumer said it was “a blatant assault on our democracy.” Yikes.

Here’s what else he did:

  • Reinstated the Keystone XL Pipeline to promote energy independence and job creation, sparking renewed environmental debates.
  • Declared a national emergency on the southern border to accelerate construction of barriers along the U.S.-Mexico border.
  • Restricted federal diversity training programs by banning critical race theory and “divisive concepts,” focusing on “patriotism.”
  • Withdrew the U.S. from the Paris Climate Accord, citing disadvantages to American industries.
  • Imposed new tariffs on Chinese imports as part of his strategy to hold China accountable and boost domestic manufacturing.
  • Began rolling back transgender protections, including limiting access to gender-affirming healthcare and reviewing policies for public institutions.
  • Announced plans for “patriotic education” by reviving a version of the 1776 Commission to promote a “pro-America curriculum” in schools.
  • Issued orders to restrict immigration, reducing refugee admissions and increasing deportations of undocumented immigrants.
  • Reinstated the “Remain in Mexico” policy for asylum seekers.
  • Reintroduced a ban on transgender individuals serving openly in the U.S. military, citing concerns over “unit cohesion” and medical costs.

America’s reactions were all over the place. Trump fans threw mini-parties in cities like Tampa and Oklahoma City. They’re, like, totally into the pardons and everything he’s doing.

But the other side? OMG, so mad. Activists are dragging him for the pardons and saying he’s, like, ruining everything Biden did. And then there’s the LGBTQ+ community, which is, like, bracing for impact. Advocacy groups are already predicting that Trump’s administration will, like, push anti-trans laws and restrict gender-affirming care.

Okay, so the world’s kinda shook. Europe’s leaders were, like, “Ugh, not this again,” especially after Trump pulled out of the Paris Climate Accord—again. Macron’s all, “We regret this decision,” which is French for “seriously, dude?”

China’s also not thrilled, calling his new tariffs “economic aggression.” But Russia’s Putin? He’s, like, “Let’s be besties,” which is so sus, right?

So, yeah, Trump’s back, and everyone’s got feelings. His fans are expecting him to, like, fix everything, but critics are ready for four years of chaos.

Dr. Sandra Velasquez from Stanford said it best: “Love him or hate him, Trump has changed the game of American politics.” Like, for real. Whether you’re cheering or cringing, we’re all in for a wild ride. Buckle up, babes.

XOXO,
Valley Girl News

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