Donald Trump is poised to return to the U.S. presidency on Monday, marking a historic moment as he becomes the first president to serve non-consecutive terms since Grover Cleveland in the 1890s. Millions of Americans are expected to tune in as the 78-year-old Trump takes the oath of office for a new four-year term in the White House, following a tumultuous transition from President Joe Biden, who leaves office after a single term.

The inauguration ceremony, originally planned for the outdoor steps of the Capitol, has been relocated indoors due to an Arctic blast forecasted to hit Washington, D.C., resulting in frigid temperatures expected to plunge to -6 Celsius. Only about 600 attendees will witness the ceremony live, a stark contrast to the 250,000 tickets distributed for the outdoor event. Additionally, the traditional inaugural parade has been canceled and will take place at the nearby Capital One Arena instead, featuring Trump and his immediate circle.

Amidst these changes, Trump has expressed his intention to “act with historic speed and strength” as he confronts various crises facing the country. He stated, “Tomorrow at noon, the curtain closes on four long years of American decline, and we begin a brand new day of American strength and prosperity,” as reported by VOA News.

Anticipating immediate action, Trump has indicated plans to sign executive orders to repeal policies implemented by the Biden administration. One of the most significant pledges involves a nationwide campaign to deport undocumented immigrants, with Trump affirming during his campaign, “We’re looking at this leak and will make a decision based on this leak,” as his proposed immigration crackdown appears to be increasingly scrutinized.

In addition to immigration reform, Trump has vowed to implement heightened tariffs on key trading partners such as Canada, China, and Mexico. He has also promised to offer pardons to a substantial number of his supporters who were arrested during the January 6 Capitol riot, describing them as “patriots” and “hostages” that were “wrongly prosecuted.” Trump's legal troubles are noteworthy; he will be the first felon to hold the office, having been convicted on 34 counts related to falsifying business records, though no penalties were imposed by a judge.

Looking internationally, Trump aims to intervene in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and seeks to boost oil drilling in the U.S., despite the notable increase in American energy production outpacing consumption. His approach to social issues is also gaining attention, particularly regarding transgender rights. He has indicated a firm stance on keeping transgender women out of women's sports and aims to reverse Biden's policies on gender-affirming care immediately upon taking office. “I will keep men out of women’s sports, 100%, immediately, first day,” Trump has proclaimed.

This inauguration, while marking a new chapter for Trump, will unfold under extraordinary and unprecedented circumstances, as both supporters and opponents watch closely to see what policy changes will emerge during his second tenure.

For more details on this unfolding event, visit VOA News.