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Josh Meny spoke with politicians from both sides of the political spectrum about Donald Trump’s second term.
On Monday, Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States. His second administration commenced with a passionate speech during the inauguration ceremony.
Dr. Markus Kemmelmeier, a political science professor at the University of Nevada, Reno, clarified that the opinions he expressed during our interview were his own and do not reflect the views of the University. He observed that Donald Trump maintained a confident demeanor while also criticizing his predecessor, Joe Biden, who was seated just a few feet behind him.
“He clearly knows what he wants. He has a clear program and clear outline in much greater detail. Much better planning than last time. At the same time, it is missing grace,” said Sociology and Social Psychology Professor at the University of Nevada, Reno Markus Kemmelmeier.
Kemmelmeier states that Donald Trump’s inauguration speech was unique in that it outlined policy agenda items and included no elements of reconciliation.
“If anything, he was making it very clear that he viewed the previous four years as an age of decline,” said Kemmelmeier.
Kemmelmeir states that the speech’s general undertone is that Donald Trump will challenge the status quo and restore the country.
“He was not shy to say that God put him here and allowed him to survive the assassination attempts that undoubtedly occurred, and as a result, he is here on a divine message,” said Kemmelmeir.
We contacted members of the Democratic National Committee, who contend that Trump’s address resembled a state-of-the-state address more than a traditional presidential inauguration.
“What we heard today was a campaign speech; it was not the typical inauguration speech where we had an incoming president talk about their forward-looking vision for the American people and how they’re going to help them. What we had instead was a president who is standing next to a cadre of tech billionaires,” said Deputy Executive Director for the Democratic National Committee Roger Lau.
Nevada Republican Assembly Minority Leader Gregory Hafen II is in Washington to attend Donald Trump’s inauguration.
“For Nevadans as a whole, this a big day. President Trump has been working with Lombardo to get BLM land released, which we desperately need to address the housing crisis in both Northern and Southern Nevada,” said Assemblyman Gregory Hafen (R-Pahrump).
Lt Governor Anthony Stavros and other leading Nevada Republicans were there as well.
“Nevadans and Americans as a whole are happy. Are excited. This is what the American people have asked for,” said Assemblyman Hafen.
Kemmelmeier states that, in contrast to 2016, more of the executive orders signed by President Trump in 2024 are written better and should prove resilient against the onslaught of lawsuits filed against them.
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