Washington, D.C. – On the eve of his inauguration, Donald Trump addressed thousands of enthusiastic supporters at a rally in the nation’s capital, pledging to enact stringent immigration controls immediately upon taking office.
Speaking with characteristic fervor, Trump declared, “By the time the sun sets tomorrow, the invasion of our country will have come to a halt,” underscoring his commitment to a cornerstone of his campaign. He vowed to launch an extensive deportation effort, acknowledging the financial and logistical challenges but emphasizing the need for swift action to curb illegal immigration.
The rally, which carried the same combative tone as his campaign events, saw Trump hailing his political movement as “the greatest political movement in American history.” He promised rapid action on what he described as national crises, including eliminating “radical woke ideologies” from the military and advancing the development of a missile defense shield over the United States.
Trump also touched on transparency, pledging to declassify documents related to historical assassinations, including those of President John F. Kennedy, Robert Kennedy, and Martin Luther King Jr. He criticized what he called the “over-classification” of government records, promising to address it during his administration.
In a surprising announcement, Trump revealed plans to restore TikTok’s service in the United States, signaling a potential delay to the app’s impending ban. The move drew attention from high-profile attendees such as TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew and tech billionaire Elon Musk, who were both present at the rally.
The event marked Trump’s first major appearance in Washington since the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. He reiterated his intention to pardon individuals convicted in connection with the attack, a stance that has drawn both fervent support and sharp criticism.
Despite rain and cold weather forcing inauguration activities indoors, thousands of Trump supporters, many wearing red “Make America Great Again” hats, gathered outside to celebrate the occasion. Security preparations for today’s ceremony, which is scheduled to take place inside the Capitol Rotunda at noon ET, involve approximately 25,000 law enforcement personnel.
