Trump vows to act with 'historic speed and strength' after swearing-in

By Diyar Guldogan

WASHINGTON (AA) - US President-elect Donald Trump pledged to act quickly after his swearing-in ceremony on Monday to fix problems from the outgoing Biden administration.

"That's what we're going to do, take back our country 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, dignity and pride, bringing it all back once and for all," Trump said Sunday at a rally in Washington, D.C., on the eve before his inauguration as the 47th president of the US.

"We're going to end the reign of a failed and corrupt political establishment in Washington, a failed administration,” he added.

Trump also promised to fight for Americans for the next four years.

"This is the greatest political movement in American history, and 75 days ago, we achieved the most epic political victory our country has ever seen," he said.

Trump said his new administration will inherit "disasters" at home and abroad, including inflation, high interest rates and a "catastrophic" border crisis.

"Starting tomorrow, I will act with historic speed and strength and fix every single crisis facing our country," he said.

On border security, Trump said that in his inaugural address on Monday, he will outline the border security measures, which "will be the most aggressive, sweeping effort to restore our borders the world has ever seen."

He also promised to remove members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua from the US, saying: "These are rough people, and they're getting the hell out of our country."

Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery before addressing the rally.