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Jan 2025
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Trump Declares a ‘Golden Age’ for Americ...

THE WALL STREET JOURNAL & GIMLET
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Today, Donald Trump was sworn in as president for a second time. WSJ’s Natalie Andrews discusses Trump’s inaugural address. And we hear from Trump supporters who gathered in Washington D.C. to celebrate. 


Further Listening:

-The Scramble Is on to Fill Trump’s Cabinet 

-What a Republican Congress Could Mean for Trump

Further Reading:

-President Declares New 'Golden Age' for the U.S. 

-Trump Trashed Washington for Years. Now He’s Vowing to Make Over the City. 

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