Trump’s inauguration marks historic turning point: Pardons for J6 prisoners and calls for deep state accountability

In a moment destined to be remembered in American history, Donald J. Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025. The inauguration, held on a crisp winter day in Washington, D.C., was not just a ceremonial transfer of power but a seismic shift in the nation’s political and cultural landscape. Trump’s return to the White House marks the end of what many have described as four years of government overreach, censorship, and corruption. His inaugural address was a clarion call for accountability, justice, and the restoration of constitutional principles.

Central to Trump’s speech was his announcement of sweeping pardons for the so-called J6 political prisoners—people detained in the aftermath of the January 6, 2021, Capitol protests. These prisoners, many of whom have been held under controversial conditions, have become symbols of what Trump and his supporters view as a broader campaign of political persecution. “Today, we begin the process of healing and justice,” Trump declared. “The J6 prisoners, who have suffered unconstitutionally, will be pardoned and released. Their ordeal ends now.”

The announcement was met with thunderous applause from the crowd, many of whom had traveled from across the country to witness the historic event. Among them was Mike Adams, founder of NaturalNews.com, who described the day as a “pivot point” for America. “This is a milestone for our nation,” Adams said in a broadcast following the inauguration. “It’s a moment to right the wrongs of the past and chart a new course for the future.”

Adams also highlighted grassroots efforts to support the J6 prisoners, including Operation Airlift, a volunteer-driven initiative spearheaded by Gary Haven. The project aims to provide shelter, food, and transportation for those released from prison, ensuring they can reintegrate into society with dignity. “These individuals have been through hell,” Adams said. “It’s our duty as Americans to stand by them and help them rebuild their lives.”

But Trump’s vision extends far beyond the pardons. In his address, he vowed to hold accountable those involved in what he described as Deep State activities, including election rigging, bio-weapons programs, and censorship. “The era of unchecked corruption is over,” Trump proclaimed. “We will investigate, prosecute, and bring to justice every traitor who has undermined our democracy and harmed the American people.”

The President’s words resonated deeply with his supporters, many of whom have long accused the Deep State of orchestrating a campaign to destabilize the nation. Trump specifically called out figures like Anthony Fauci, former NIH officials, and executives of Big Pharma, accusing them of complicity in illegal bio-weapons programs and pandemic-related fraud. “Those who sought to harm our people will face the full force of the law,” Trump said. “No one is above justice.”

The inauguration also marked the beginning of a broader effort to restore transparency and accountability in government. Trump announced plans to declassify and release records related to the assassinations of John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. “The truth will set us free,” Trump said. “We will expose the lies and corruption that have plagued our nation for far too long.”

The day’s events were not without controversy. Critics of the new administration have expressed concerns about the potential for overreach and the politicization of justice. However, for Trump’s supporters, the inauguration represents a long-awaited reckoning. “This is about restoring the rule of law,” Adams said. “It’s about ensuring that no one—no matter how powerful—can escape accountability.”

As the sun set on Washington, D.C., the mood among Trump’s supporters was one of cautious optimism. The road ahead is fraught with challenges, but for many, the inauguration was a beacon of hope. “This is just the beginning,” Adams said. “The fight for freedom and justice is far from over, but today, we took a giant step forward.”

In the days and weeks to come, all eyes will be on the Trump administration as it begins the arduous task of delivering on its promises. For now, however, the message is clear: America is entering a new chapter, one defined by accountability, transparency, and the unwavering pursuit of justice.

CNN poll reveals majority of Americans optimistic about Trump’s second term

A new CNN poll has revealed that President-elect Donald Trump is entering his second term with a majority of Americans expecting him to perform well and satisfied with his transition into office.

The poll, released on Jan. 16, shows that 56 percent of Americans anticipate that Trump will do a “good job” as the 47th president, marking a significant increase from the 48 percent approval rating he received after his first election victory in 2016. Additionally, the poll found that 55 percent of Americans approve of the way Trump has handled his second transition into public office, which is a substantial improvement from the 40 percent approval rating he received eight years ago.

This uptick in approval comes with a favorable rating of 46 percent, the highest it has been since his victory over former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in the 2016 election.

The poll also highlights that most Americans (56 percent) are optimistic about the state of the economy under Trump’s leadership, one of the top issues that voters were concerned about on Election Day. A majority of respondents (52 percent) indicated that they believe the country will be better off overall at the end of Trump’s second term.

In terms of his campaign promises, the poll found that Americans are confident that Trump will deliver on several of his key pledges. An overwhelming majority (80 percent) feel it is likely that Trump will impose tariffs on goods from Mexico, Canada and China, while 50 percent expect the cost of U.S. goods to go down under his leadership.

Trump has also vowed to embark on the largest deportation operation in U.S. history and 74 percent of Americans believe he will follow through with this plan to detain and deport migrants who entered the country illegally. However, fewer Americans (56 percent) think he will shut down the U.S. border with Mexico.

The overall results of the poll indicate that Trump is entering his second term with a favourable outlook from a majority of Americans.

Americans hold high hopes in Trump’s major campaign promises

The country’s high expectations are accompanied by a conviction that Trump will fulfill some of his most significant campaign pledges.

For instance, on Jan. 15, Trump gave Senate Republicans a preview of his initial agenda during a closed-door meeting on Capitol Hill. This preview includes a list of 100 executive orders prioritizing border security and domestic energy production.

Among the top priorities outlined by Trump are deporting illegal migrants who have committed crimes, with the military providing planes to transport them out of the country; implementing the “Remain in Mexico” rule for asylum-seekers, halting all migrant flights from the southern border region and ending catch-and-release policies; revoking the travel ban for “terror-plagued countries” and suspending refugee admissions; and halting the automatic conferring of citizenship on children of illegal immigrants born on U.S. soil, which is likely to face legal challenges.

Other key points also include reinstating offshore gas and oil drilling and opening Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge for drilling operations; scrapping outgoing President Joe Biden’s electric vehicle mandate and halting a ban on natural gas exports; reversing the Biden administration’s attempt to redefine sex as “gender identity” in Title IX; and issuing mass pardons to those arrested in connection with the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot.

A closer look at some of Trump’s plans

America First

One of the executive orders is renaming the Gulf of Mexico, making it the Gulf of America. And the highest mountain in North America, now known as Denali, will revert back to Mount McKinley, its name until President Barack Obama changed it. The renaming is to honor “American greatness,” according to a preview of the orders posted online by Trump’s incoming press secretary.

He signed an order that flags should be at full height at every future Inauguration Day, starting with January 20. The order came because former President Jimmy Carter’s death had prompted flags to be at half staff. Trump demanded they be moved up again.

Immigration

Much of the executive action on the border is ripped from Trump’s first-term playbook. Trump decided to declare a national emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border, send U.S. troops to help support immigration agents and restrict refugees and asylum. He’s also pledged to restart a policy that forced asylum seekers to wait over the border in Mexico, but officials didn’t say whether Mexico would accept migrants again. During the previous effort, squalid and fetid camps grew on the border and were marred by gang violence. Trump is also promising to end birthright citizenship, but it’s unclear how he’d do it — it’s enshrined in the U.S. Constitution.

He ended the CBP One app, a Biden-era border app that gave legal entry to nearly 1 million migrants.

The economy

Some of the executive orders are meant to ease regulatory burdens on oil and natural gas production, including an order tied to Alaska. And there’s also a memorandum seeking a broad-based government approach to bring down inflation. But he appears to be holding off at the moment on his threat to issue tariffs on China, Mexico, Canada and other countries. According to Associated Press, Donald Trump appears to be holding off on higher taxes on imports, with an incoming official pointing reporters to a Wall Street Journal story saying he will only sign a memorandum telling federal agencies to study trade issues.

Diversity, equity and inclusion and transgender rights

Trump is rolling back protections for transgender people and terminating diversity, equity and inclusion programs within the federal government. Both are major shifts for the federal policy and are in line with his campaign trail promises. One order declares that the federal government would recognize only two immutable sexes: male and female. Under the order, federal prisons and shelters for migrants and rape victims would be segregated between “for women” and “for men” as defined by the order. And federal taxpayer money could not be used to fund “transition services.”

A separate order halts DEI programs, directing the White House to identify and end them within the government.

Pardons in the Jan. 6 US Capitol attack

Trump also promised to mass pardon those convicted in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Energy

Trump is determined to declare an energy emergency as he promises to “drill, baby, drill,” and says he will eliminate what he calls Biden’s “electric vehicle mandate.”

However, not all of these executive orders will take effect immediately, and some will certainly face legal challenges.

In remarks to an overflow crowd after his inaugural address, he said: “It’s action not words that count, and you’re going to see a lot of action”.

 

yogaesoteric
January 21, 2025

 

 

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