‘Revolution of common sense’ to be Trump’s pitch in inauguration address

US President-elect Donald Trump will advocate for a “revolution of common sense” in his inaugural address, according to a report, citing excerpts of his prepared remarks.

With his inauguration today, Trump will complete a historic comeback and embark on an agenda that includes mass deportations, steep tariffs and slashing the size of the federal government.

According to remarks shared with the Wall Street Journal, Trump is likely to say, “I return to the presidency confident and optimistic that we are at the start of a thrilling new era of national success. A tide of change is sweeping the country. My message to Americans today is that it is time for us to once again act with courage, vigor and the vitality of history’s greatest civilization.”

According to the report, citing people familiar with drafting the speech, while a combative Trump in his 2017 address lamented “American carnage,” his 2025 speech has been designed to be more optimistic, though Trump is known to veer off script.

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At the same time, the 47th president is expected to dispense with some of the lofty rhetoric of his predecessors and describe in blunt terms what he views as the most pressing national problems and his solutions for them, added the report.

Trump is set to be sworn in as US president on Monday, marking the beginning of his second term and concluding one of the most remarkable political comebacks in American history.

The oath of office will be administered by Chief Justice John Roberts at 12 pm EST (1700 GMT).

Originally scheduled to take place outside the US Capitol, the ceremony will now be held indoors in the congressional complex due to extremely cold weather.

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Following his inauguration, Trump intends to issue a series of executive orders aimed at making a strong impact on his administration, addressing key issues such as energy and immigration.

According to Reuters, citing two sources involved in the planning, over 100 executive orders and directives could be released starting on Day One, in a strategy referred to internally as “shock and awe.”

With inputs from agencies