Trump sworn in as US President, promises to put 'America First'


Washington, Jan 20 (Reuters): Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th President of the United States on Friday, succeeding Barack Obama and telling a bitterly divided country he will pursue "America First" policies at home and abroad.

As scattered protests erupted elsewhere in Washington, Trump raised his right hand and put his left on a Bible used by Abraham Lincoln and repeated a 35-word oath of office from the U.S. Constitution, with U.S. Chief Justice John Roberts presiding.

Afterward, he stretched his arms wide and hugged his wife, Melania, and other members of his family. Then he turned around to a podium and delivered his inaugural address.

"This moment is your moment, it belongs to you," Trump told a large crowd that had earlier booed Chuck Schumer, the Democratic minority leader in the U.S. Senate.

Revisiting themes from his improbable campaign victory, Trump said his presidency would aim to help struggling middle-class families, build up the U.S. military and strengthen U.S. borders.

"We are transferring power from Washington D.C. and giving it back to you," he said.

"From this day forward a new vision will govern our land," Trump said. "From this day forward it's going to be only America First."

The transition from a Democratic President to a Republican took place on the West Front of the domed U.S. Capitol before a crowd of former Presidents, dignitaries and hundreds of thousands of people on the grounds of the National Mall. The crowd stretched westward on a cool day of occasional light rain.

Trump, 70, takes over a country divided after a savage election campaign. A wealthy New York businessman and former reality TV star, he will set the country on a new, uncertain path at home and abroad.

Away from the Capitol, masked activists ran through the streets smashing windows with hammers at a McDonald's restaurant, a Starbucks coffee shop and Bobby Van's Grill steakhouse several blocks from the White House.

They carried black anarchist flags and signs that said, "Join the resistance, fight back now." Police used pepper spray and chased them down a major avenue, a Reuters eyewitness reported.

In another location not far from the White House, protesters also scuffled with police, at one point throwing aluminum chairs at them at outdoor café.

Hillary Clinton, the Democratic candidate who Trump defeated on Nov 8, attended the ceremony with her husband, former President Bill Clinton. Former Presidents George W. Bush and Jimmy Carter were also present with their wives. Bush's father, former President George H.W. Bush, 92, was in Houston recovering from pneumonia.

Trump and his Vice President, Mike Pence, began the day attending a prayer service at St. John's Episcopal Church near the White House. Trump, wearing a dark suit and red tie, and Melania Trump, clad in a classic-styled, powder blue ensemble, then headed into the White House for a meeting with Obama and his wife, Michelle.

Trump took office with work to do to bolster his image.

During a testy transition period since his stunning election win, Trump has repeatedly engaged in Twitter attacks against his critics, so much so that one fellow Republican, Senator John McCain, told CNN that Trump seemed to want to "engage with every windmill that he can find."

An ABC News/Washington Post poll this week found only 40 percent of Americans viewed Trump favorably, the lowest rating for an incoming President since Democrat Carter in 1977, and the same percentage approved of how he has handled the transition.


Trump's Agenda

His ascension to the White House, while welcomed by Republicans tired of Obama's eight years in office, raises a host of questions for the United States.

Trump campaigned on a pledge to take the country on a more isolationist, protectionist path and has vowed to impose a 35 percent tariff on goods on imports from U.S. companies that went abroad.

His desire for warmer ties with Russian President Vladimir Putin and threats to cut funding for North Atlantic Treaty Organization nations has allies from Britain to the Baltics worried that the traditional U.S. security umbrella will be diminished.

In the Middle East, Trump has said he wants to move the U.S. embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, at the risk of angering Arabs and stirring international concern. He has yet to sketch out how he plans to carry out a campaign pledge to "knock the hell out of" Islamic State militants.

The inaugural festivities may have a more partisan edge than usual, given Trump's scorching campaign and continuing confrontations between him and Democrats over his take-no-prisoners Twitter attacks and pledge to roll back many of Obama's policies.

More than 60 Democratic lawmakers planned to stay away from the proceedings to protest Trump, spurred on after he derided U.S. Representative John Lewis of Georgia, a hero of the civil rights movement, for calling him an illegitimate President.

Thousands of anti-Trump protesters were expected among the inauguration crowd and many demonstrators will participate in a "Women's March on Washington" on Saturday. Protests are also planned in other cities in the United States and abroad.

Keith Kidwell, chairman of the Republican Party in Beaufort County, North Carolina, was among the crowds on Friday, eager to see the start of the Trump presidency.

"I cling to my guns and my Bible. I've been waiting a long eight years for this day," said Kidwell, adding he initially supported U.S. Senator Ted Cruz to be the Republican Presidential nominee but was now squarely behind Trump.


Quick Action

Trump's to-do list has given Republicans hope that, since they also control the U.S. Congress, they can quickly repeal and replace Obama's signature healthcare law, approve sweeping tax reform and roll back many federal regulations they say are stifling the U.S. economy.

"He's going to inject a shock to the system here almost immediately," Trump senior adviser Kellyanne Conway told Fox News.

Democrats, in search of firm political footing after the unexpected defeat of Hillary Clinton, are planning to fight him at every turn. They deeply oppose Trump's anti-immigrant rhetoric from the campaign trail and plans to build a wall along the southern U.S. border with Mexico.

Trump's critics have been emboldened to attack his legitimacy because his win came in the Electoral College, which gives smaller states more clout in the outcome. He lost the popular vote to Clinton by about 2.9 million.

Trump's critics also point to the conclusion of U.S. intelligence agencies that Russia used hacking and other methods during the campaign to try to tilt the election in the Republican's favor. Trump has acknowledged the finding - denied by Moscow - that Russia was behind the hacking but said it did not affect the outcome of the election.

To his critics - including Obama who during the campaign called Trump temperamentally unfit for the White House - his straight talk can be jarring, especially when expressed in tweets. His supporters, many of them working-class whites, see Trump as a refreshingly anti-establishment figure who eschews political correctness.

"He's here for the working man" supporter Adam Coletti of Plainfield, Connecticut, said as he headed toward the inauguration.

 

Modi congratulates Trump, says looking forward to working with him

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated Donald Trump on his becoming the US President and said he looked forward to working with him to further deepen India-US ties.

"Congratulations Donald Trump on assuming office as US President. Best wishes in leading USA to greater achievements in the coming years," Modi said in a tweet.

"Strength of the India-USA strategic partnership lies in our shared values and common interests," the Prime Minister said.

"Looking forward to working with President Donald Trump to further deepen India-US ties and realise the full potential of our cooperation," Modi added.

 

More details awaited

  

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  • Praveen, Udupi

    Sat, Jan 21 2017

    Seeing Yesterdays grand inagural ceremony of Mr Trump many Fekus are hiding and some are running after burnol. Indias Famous DJ master was missing in the ceremony.

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  • Mohan, Mumbai

    Sat, Jan 21 2017

    Congrats Trump a true christain Jai ho

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  • ca girishkk, m'lore/dxb

    Sat, Jan 21 2017

    @ Mohan, Mumbai,

    You put it that he is a "true Christian"..., does it mean to imply that probably missionaries are backing & bless him...., if so..., then, to some extent I am confused..., as many bhakt's are supporting him..., may back off sooner than later....,
    Already heat of H1-B visa is on Hindustani tech companies....,

    I only wonder what happens to FDI from US...,

    votrasi DOMBARATA all across the universe.....,

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  • Alex, Mangalore

    Sat, Jan 21 2017

    FDI is an instrument in creating business in other countries, than its own.
    Why not create those jobs with more business in USA, than other countries
    or more importantly than importing third rated goods and spurious goods
    from China. These goods are although cheap come with lot risks on health
    and safety which have never lasted long, creating larger junkyard of items.

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  • Vantage Point, Bangalore

    Sat, Jan 21 2017

    Hail the clown...

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  • Alex, Mangalore

    Sat, Jan 21 2017

    Trump declared what is to be done by an ideal and working politicians in democracy,
    Of the People, By the People and For the People
    He mentioned American First and American Interests.
    He also mentioned each country must have to put their own interests first, a reminder not to
    interfere in other countries affairs..
    He acknowledged henceforth in his watch he wont go about changing other countries rulers,
    indirectly acknowledging all the mess created so far since 2003 from Iraq and Arab spring.
    It is a very serious speech given, same as Ronald Reagan gave in 1981, where Reagan said
    government hasn't got a problem, but government is a problem.

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  • Cynthia, Moodbidri

    Sat, Jan 21 2017

    Congratulations and plz wipe out Islamic terror from this esrth

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  • Af,,, Mangalore

    Sat, Jan 21 2017

    IT/BT Ka kya hoga,

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  • Anand, Karkala

    Sat, Jan 21 2017

    For us it is India First as we have Indians interest at heart.

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  • ca girishkk, m'lore/dxb

    Sat, Jan 21 2017

    POTUS Trump promise that he will create 25 million jobs make me recall our honorable PM's promise during 2014 general election speech of creating 10 mln jobs(i read it as incremental) if comes to power (which fall flat since 2.5 yrs in office).

    The biggest of big promise of Rs 15 lacs is probably going to be a big FEKU of the century..., provided if TRUMP succeed in creating 25 million jobs.

    On a lighter side the make in Hindustan symbol - LION is keep walking at the same place ...,

    Finance Ministry is giving a big big statistical numbers(obviously to fool the people) about revenue collection but in reality the credit growth in the country is lowest for almost 2 decade and NPA is raising towards al time high is a total contradiction (ullu banaawing)

    Now is the time to enjoy the DOMBARATA at international level...,

    jai ho...,

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  • Rajesh, Udupi

    Sat, Jan 21 2017

    India would continue to grow faster than China in 2017 and 2018 - IMF

    India has emerged as the most preferred destination for innovation – as per Capgemini research

    Well, none of this will enthuse the frustrated bunch of people .. Otherwise why will anyone talk on credit growth in a expected dull period of demonistation in Nov Dec, who will buy land or set up office that time than waiting for 2017 to come?

    The frustrated people are only fit to speak on where is my 15Lak as if someone has promised it... they don't know that they have to earn it and it is not their looters party that is ruling Inda right now.LOL

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  • ca girishkk, m'lore/dxb

    Sat, Jan 21 2017

    lagtha hai, kuch lag gaya, maaloom nahi?

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  • Rajesh, Udupi

    Sat, Jan 21 2017

    malum huva hogaaa.. 2 years is long time to realize what hit them where... ayyo ayyo.... some are still living in fake intellectual world thinking they know all and rest are illiterates... And when their lies are exposed, try their best to divert... good old way. LOL

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  • ca girishkk, m'lore/dxb

    Sat, Jan 21 2017

    @ Rajesh sir,

    FEKU intellectuals......!!!!!! kidhar bhi dekho abi FEKU hi FEKU ....!!!!
    Though I beg to differ...., is it prudent to conclude that FEKU is the mantra for success...!!!!

    take it easy sir....,
    just DOMBARATA...!!!!

    E&OE

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  • Alphonso Rodrigues, Udupi

    Sat, Jan 21 2017

    Looks like you have not yet come in terms after your party's 2014 drubbing and your local candidates entry into the record books. All you got was a video 'Rahul with Jackie' Good luck for 2019.

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  • The Guru, Mangalore

    Sat, Jan 21 2017

    ca girishkk, m'lore/dxb

    can you please show me the Video wherein Modi Promised 15 lakh.. I am searching for this video from 2014.. Please share the link...

    Note: I have one video wherein he said that the amount of black money is so much that if we can get it back we can give 15 lakhs to all the citizens of India..

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  • kas, Mangalore

    Sat, Jan 21 2017

    When the Feku knows the quantum of Foreign black money, why is he not attempting to bring back the black money and give 15 lakhs to all citizens of India .....

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  • HD, Mangalore

    Sat, Jan 21 2017

    Israel here you go...

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  • Praveen, Udupi

    Sat, Jan 21 2017

    Long live America.....God bless America.

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  • Max and Jessie Rasquinha, Mangalore - Houston/Dallas, Texas, U.S.A.

    Sat, Jan 21 2017

    Most spectacular event that brought a sense of pride and honor not only for America but for the entire world. The newly elected President gave a 'short and sweet' Inaugural address focusing on the importance of National unity. He focused on the value of Education, the concern on drugs and crimes, and most importantly on the threat of terrorism. He underlined the value of the Government belonging to the people and working for the people, and not the other way around. Followed by the Inaugural ceremony there was a formal luncheon gathering at the Capitol where President Donald Trump expressed his admiration and honor of the presence of President Bill Clinton and his First Lady Hilary Clinton. The entire congregation gave a standing ovation to Bill Clinton and Hilary. What a joyful excitement to watch and appreciate.

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  • Alphonso Rodrigues, Udupi

    Sat, Jan 21 2017

    Burnol time for the supporters of Janardhana Baazigar Poojari and the Hilary supporting Congis.

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  • Valson Mendonsa, Mangalore/USA

    Sat, Jan 21 2017

    Congratulation to Mr. President.'Make America Great Again'

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  • Mahendra Shetty, Mumbai Mangalore

    Fri, Jan 20 2017

    CONGRATULATIONS TO DONALD TRUMP....

    WE HOPE YOU WILL MAKE INDIA AND US RELATION IN HIGH NOTE LIKE OBAMA....

    I HOPE YOU WILL FINSIH THE COUNTRY WHICH SUPPORTS AND SPONSOR TERRORISM.......

    INDIA REQUIRED YOUR STRAIGHT TALKS WHICH MADE YOU PRESIDENT TODAY..

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  • kas, Mangalore

    Sat, Jan 21 2017

    True, He should finish of ISIS first along with its sponsor country ......

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  • HENRY MISQUITH, Suratkal/M'lore/Bahrain

    Fri, Jan 20 2017

    Congratulation to the new President of the United States of America Donald Trump. Very motivating inspirational address by him.

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  • Mahendra Shetty, Mumbai Mangalore

    Fri, Jan 20 2017

    OHH NOW YOU ARE ADMIRE OF TRUMP HA.

    WHAT HAPPENED TO YOUR HILLARY CLINTON?

    BEFORE YOU PEOPLE COMMENTED AGAINST TRUMP ANYTHING....HA HA HA

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  • ca girishkk, m'lore/dxb

    Sat, Jan 21 2017

    @ shettre,

    Time will reveal the reality.....,
    Trumponomics are all proved to be a big bakwaaas (AKA FEKU)..., the global recession is looming large every where..., every where manufacturing capacities are remain idle...,

    kider bhi dekho...., aaj kal wohi tho chal raha hai na....!!!

    take it easy sir..,

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  • David Pais, Mangalore

    Sat, Jan 21 2017

    obama was a feku same like modi. bla, bla, bla....

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