Donald Trump’s first day back in Oval Office - chaos, confidence and 'dictator for a day'
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Any presidential inauguration is a climactic day in American history. Yet January 20, as Donald J. Trump is sworn in for a second White House term, promises to mark the start of a presidency poised to shatter norms, ignite fierce debates, and shake the very foundations of American democracy. In the run-up to his historic second election win, bombastic declarations and political upheaval saw Trump carry out a campaign promising to bring about sweeping changes within hours of his return to the Oval Office.
Whether it be declaring he would act as a "dictator for a day" to ending the Ukraine war within 24 hours of his White House return, the world now holds its breath for what a second Trump turn will bring. His ambitious and often polarising plans have already sent shockwaves through Washington, DC and across the world. Promising to "make heads spin," Trump and his Republican-controlled Congress appear determined to implement their agenda immediately.
From immigration crackdowns to climate policy reversals, the second Trump administration seems poised for a whirlwind of executive orders, bold claims, and legal challenges. Among Trump's most ambitious boasts is ending the war in Ukraine within a day of taking office. While the specifics of his plan remain vague, he has repeatedly claimed that he would leverage his "great relationship" with Vladimir Putin to broker a peace deal.
"They'll listen to me. Zelensky, Putin - they all know I'm the dealmaker," Trump stated during a campaign event. Critics argue, however, that any deal would likely come at a steep cost to Ukraine's sovereignty. Sources close to the Trump team have hinted that his strategy might involve cutting US military aid to Kyiv as a bargaining chip.
