 "President Donald Trump, right, and Vice President JD Vance gesture to attendees during the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the US Capitol in Washington, on Monday. AP")
Donald Trump was on Monday sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, marking his remarkable return to power for a second term, four years after he left the American capital as a pariah.
Trump storms back to White House with a strongman persona with the vision of an all-powerful presidency and also with a promise to aggressively reset US policies in a range of domains including immigration, tariffs, and energy.
Trump registered a spectacular victory over his Democratic rival Kamala Harris in the November 5 presidential election, defying two assassination attempts, two presidential impeachments and his criminal conviction.
Four years back, Trump had left Washington as a pariah in the face of his unsuccessful attempt to overturn the 2020 presidential election to stay in office.
His victory in the bitterly-fought election was widely acknowledged as the most momentous comeback in American political history.
The inauguration ceremony was held indoors under the Capitol rotunda as opposed to the initially planned outdoor venue in view of frigid temperatures in the US capital city.
Leaders from around the world reacted to Trump’s return to the White House, offering congratulations and urging good relations with the mercurial leader.
Her are some of the reactions from global leaders:
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More ShortsNarendra Modi, Indian Prime Minister
“Congratulations my dear friend President @realDonaldTrump on your historic inauguration as the 47th President of the United States! I look forward to working closely together once again, to benefit both our countries, and to shape a better future for the world. Best wishes for a successful term ahead!,” PM Modi wrote on X.
Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli Prime Minister
“I believe that working together again we will raise the US-Israel alliance to even greater heights,” said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, adding “the “best days of our alliance are yet to come”.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukrainian President
“President Trump is always decisive, and the peace through strength policy he announced provides an opportunity to strengthen American leadership and achieve a long-term and just peace, which is the top priority.”
Tayyip Erdogan, President of Turkey
“Since Mr. Trump repeatedly said he would end the Russia-Ukraine war, we as Turkey will do whatever necessary in this regard. We need to resolve this issue as soon as possible. This issue will be on our agenda with our talks with Mr. Trump, and we would take our steps accordingly. I wish Mr. Trump’s second term would bring good for all humanity.”
Olaf Scholz, German Chancellor
“Today President Donald Trump takes office. Congratulations! The US is our closest ally and the aim of our policy is always a good transatlantic relationship. The EU, with 27 members and more than 400 million people, is a strong union.”
Justin Trudeau, Canadian Prime Minister
“Congratulations, President Trump. Canada and the U.S. have the world’s most successful economic partnership. We have the chance to work together again — to create more jobs and prosperity for both our nations.”
Keir Starmer, British Prime Minister
“For centuries, the relationship between our two nations has been one of collaboration, cooperation and enduring partnership … Together, we have defended the world from tyranny and worked towards our mutual security and prosperity.”
“With President Trump’s longstanding affection and historical ties to the United Kingdom, I know that depth of friendship will continue.”
Ursula Von Der Leyen, European Commission President
“Best wishes President @realDonaldTrump, for your tenure as 47th President of the United States. The EU looks forward to working closely with you to tackle global challenges. Together, our societies can achieve greater prosperity and strengthen their common security. This is the enduring strength of the transatlantic partnership.”
Mark Rutte, Nato Secretary General
“With President Trump back in office we will turbo-charge defence spending & production. My warm congratulations to @realDonaldTrump on his inauguration as 47th President of the USA, and to @JDVance as Vice President. Together we can achieve peace through strength - through @NATO.”
Charles, Britain’s King
The king has sent a personal message of congratulations to President Trump on his inauguration, reflecting on the enduring special relationship between the UK and US, according to Buckingham Palace.
Ulf Kristersson, Sweden Prime Minister
“Warm congratulations @realDonaldTrump on being sworn in as the 47th President of the United States. Sweden looks forward to continued close cooperation with the U.S.”
Alexander Stubb, President of Finland
“I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to you @realDonaldTrump as you assume office as the President of the United States. The U.S. is our key strategic partner and ally. I look forward to close cooperation during your term.”
With inputs from agencies