‘New Golden Age’: Republican lawmakers are ecstatic as Trump takes office with a raft of new orders

Republican lawmakers are jubilant after President Trump was sworn in for a second term on Monday, followed by a speech promising massive political changes in the US.

“President Trump’s speech was a breath of new help for Americans: he will reduce costs, close the southern border, deport illegal immigrants, restore free speech and unleash American energy dominance,” said the chairman of the House Freedom Caucus. , Andy Harris, Republican of Maryland. ., told Fox News Digital. “He Golden age of America begins today.”

Meanwhile, House Republican leaders reaffirmed their promise to execute Trump’s policies as quickly as possible, and the commander in chief is aiming for an active first 100 days in office, starting with a sweeping series of executive orders.

“This is America’s moment of redemption, and under President Trump’s leadership, our nation will usher in a new Golden Age,” said House Majority Leader Tom Emmer, R-Minn. . “House Republicans are fully committed to realizing their America First vision and are ready to hit the ground running on day one.”

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Meanwhile, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., praised Trump’s speech as “a powerful speech that outlines his vision of an America that is secure, strong, free and full of opportunity.” “.

Rep. Kevin Hern, R-Okla., chairman of the House Republican Policy Committee, compared Trump’s inauguration to former President Ronald Reagan’s 1985 inauguration, which also took place indoors.

“Like Reagan, who ushered in a rebirth of American greatness, President Trump’s inauguration marks the beginning of a new golden age in America. His vision and leadership will ensure a brighter future for our nation. Today, we are witnessing the dawn of a new era,” Hern said.

Like Trump, Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, called for legislative action without delay. He said: “Today is a day of celebration, but our work begins immediately. There is no room for excuses. Congress must work with the president to deliver fully and not partially. I am ready and determined.”

Meanwhile, Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, urged Congress to work now with Trump “to pass the Farm Bill, extend Trump’s tax cuts, close our border, end electric vehicle mandates, support our small businesses and reduce costs. for our families and farmers.”

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Several of these objectives were also mentioned by Trump himself during his inaugural speech in the rotunda of the United States Capitol.

“I will order all members of my cabinet to use the vast powers at their disposal to defeat what was record inflation and rapidly reduce costs and prices. The inflation crisis was caused by massive overspending and rising prices And that’s why today I will also declare a national energy emergency. We will drill, baby, we will drill,” Trump said.

“With my actions today, we will end the Green New Deal and repeal the electric vehicle mandate, saving our auto industry and upholding my sacred commitment to our great American auto workers.”

He also reiterated his promises to combat crime on the border and levy high tariffs on foreign nations as a means to reduce the deficit.

Trump later delivered more remarks for about half an hour in the Capitol’s Emancipation Hall.

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In the second speech, freer than the first, Trump criticized his predecessor, former President Biden, for granting pardons to members of the former House Select Committee on January 6 and others, such as retired General Mark Milley.

“We’re going to change our country, and we’re going to do it quickly. And I think it was a better speech than the one I gave above,” Trump joked in those comments.