Trump pledges to end war in Ukraine, construct US Iron Dome, and restore TikTok
Donald Trump during the debate on ABC News, September 11, 2024. Photo: AP / Alex Brandon
The night before his inauguration, newly elected President Donald Trump gave a speech in which he discussed Ukraine, the Middle East situation, issues with illegal immigration, and bringing back TikTok in the US. On Sunday, January 19, Trump paid tribute to American soldiers by laying flowers at Arlington National Cemetery.
The Voice of America reported that.
Trump gave a speech at a rally of his supporters in the Capital One Arena complex under the slogan "Make America Great Again."
Donald Trump's supporters gather near the rally site. Photo: Reuters
Trump's speech was quite long and resembled his campaign speeches. The audience was shown videos, billionaire Elon Musk took the stage, and Trump introduced key employees of the new administration.
First, Trump said that after the inauguration, he intends to sign many decrees that will "make Americans very happy."
"It all starts tomorrow. Tomorrow, you will have much fun watching TV," Donald Trump promised. "[…] Every radical and stupid decree of the Biden administration will be canceled within a few hours of me taking the oath."
He added that the new administration intends to "end the rule of the failed establishment in Washington" and "make America great again."
Speaking about foreign policy, Trump again stated that he would stop the war in Ukraine but did not detail how he plans to do it.
"I will stop the war in Ukraine. I will stop the chaos in the Middle East, and I can prevent World War III. You have no idea how close we are to that," Trump said.
Regarding the Gaza truce, Trump said that "this agreement could only have been achieved as a result of our historic victory in November."
Trump also pledged to put an end to what he called the "invasion" of illegal immigrants at the US border. On Monday, he mentioned that he would reveal specific measures to address this issue in his inaugural address.
In addition, Trump said that after taking office, he would strengthen America's missile defense and order the creation of an Iron Dome missile shield for the entire country.
"I will order the military to begin construction of a large "Iron Dome" – a missile shield that will be completely made in the United States," Trump said.
In addition, Trump said that he likes the social network TikTok and that it must be saved:
"Starting today, TikTok is coming back to the United States."
The newly elected US president added:
"Frankly, we have no choice; we have to keep it. There are many jobs. We don't want to give our business to China; we don't want to give our business to other people."
Trump also posted on his social network, TruthSocial, about his plan to delay the ban on TikTok in the US Representatives from the app announced that they had started resuming operations in the country.
It is reported that on Sunday, on the eve of preparing to return to the White House on Monday, Trump honored the memory of the American military by laying flowers at Arlington National Cemetery.
The ceremony of laying flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Photo: AP
The ceremony at Arlington Cemetery was also attended by US Vice President-elect J.D. Vance and relatives of the fallen American military, as well as the families of Trump and Vance.
On Sunday, Trump also held a meeting with Republican senators.
For reference:
As reported, US President-elect Donald Trump arrived in the capital of the United States of America, Washington, on the eve of his inauguration. His plane landed at the airport on the evening of January 18, and then he and his family went to the Trump Sterling Golf Club, where a reception with fireworks was held.
The Republican will begin the inauguration day with a traditional prayer service at St. John's Episcopal Church. Afterward, he will head to the White House for tea with the outgoing president and first lady.
After that, Trump will go to the Capitol, where the inauguration ceremony was moved indoors due to a sharp drop in temperature.
The wealthiest people in the world, politicians, including those of the far right, heads of large companies, and several celebrities have been invited to the inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump.
Three billionaires will attend the ceremony: Elon Musk, who is close to Trump, Meta (Facebook) founder Mark Zuckerberg, and Amazon owner Jeff Bezos. Apple CEO Tim Cook and TikTok CEO Shaw Chu were also invited.
Vice President Han Zheng is coming from China to represent President Xi Jinping, who was invited by Trump to the inauguration but will not be attending.
Several world leaders will be present at the ceremony, many of whom share Trump's political preferences.
From Latin America, Argentine President Javier Milei is planning to visit. Former Brazilian leader Jair Bolsonaro had also intended to come, but police confiscated his passport due to a criminal investigation. Additionally, the center-right President of Ecuador, Daniel Noboa, is expected to attend.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will be coming from Europe. Although Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán was invited, his press secretary said he would not attend the inauguration.
According to Politico, Trump did not extend an invitation to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. However, he is expecting British populist and Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage, French political figure Eric Zemmour, who has faced accusations of racism, former Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, Santiago Abascal, leader of Spain's far-right Vox party, and officials from Portugal's right-wing populist party Chega, along with representatives from Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), among others.
Representing the Asia-Pacific region will be India's Minister of External Affairs, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar; Australia's Minister for Foreign Affairs, Penny Wong; and Japan's Defense Minister, Takeshi Iwaya.
Former US presidents Barack Obama, George Bush, Bill Clinton, and former Vice President Mike Pence will attend the inauguration.
Famous singer Carrie Underwood is set to perform the patriotic song "America the Beautiful." Victor Willis, the vocalist of the Village People, whose music Trump often plays at his rallies, will also attend the ceremony. Additionally, football player Antonio Brown, boxer Mike Tyson, MMA fighter Jorge Masvidal, hockey player Evander Kane, and musicians Anuel AA, Justin Quiles, Rod Wave, Kodak Black, and Fivio Foreign are expected to be there.
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