Trump promises immigration crackdown, deregulation in Washington rally

investing.com 20/01/2025 - 00:38 AM

Trump’s Promises at Washington Rally

President-elect Donald Trump made several promises during a rally in Washington on Sunday evening, as he prepares to take office this week.

Key Themes of the Rally

Trump reiterated many of his campaign promises, especially regarding immigration. Speaking at the “Make America Great Again Victory Rally” at the Capital One Arena, he emphasized, “We will expel every single illegal alien, gang member, and migrant criminal operating on American soil.”

Plans for Executive Orders

Trump stated his intention to revoke all executive orders issued by President Joe Biden and announced plans for a significant first day in office, with reports indicating he intends to sign over 200 executive orders.

Deregulation and Energy

He promised to reduce regulations on the American energy industry and flagged plans to decrease government spending, aiming to boost efficiency under the leadership of Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy.

Trade Tariffs and Inflation

Despite previous promises of imposing heavy tariffs on Chinese goods, Trump did not mention tariffs during the rally. He assured attendees he would work on lowering inflation and cutting taxes instead.

Social Media and TikTok

Trump announced a temporary delay on a ban of the social media app TikTok, proposing a joint venture with its owner, ByteDance, to maintain its operation in the U.S.

Celebrity Appearances

The rally also featured appearances by celebrities like Sylvester Stallone and Kid Rock, adding to the event’s ambiance, with Musk also attending.




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