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President Trump's Inaugural Address, Annotated

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January 20, 201710:13 AM ET



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Domenico Montanaro
NPR Political Editor & Digital Audience
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Today's ceremony, however, has very special meaning. Because today, we are not merely transferring power from one administration to another or from one party to another.

But we are transferring power from Washington, D.C., and giving it back to you, the people.

Trump’s inaugural speech strongly echoes the themes that were central to his campaign: a populist, anti-establishment message combined with a promise to transfer power to “the people.” Trump tapped into a feeling among many voters that the political system was broken and the Washington establishment was not serving them; that feeling led many voters — especially in the nation’s Rust Belt — to reject traditional politicians and instead elect a real estate developer and entertainment mogul with no political experience to the nation’s highest office.
Sarah McCammon
NPR Politics Reporter/Covers Trump

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The establishment protected itself but not the citizens of our country. Their victories have not been your victories. Their triumphs have not been your triumphs. And while they celebrated in our nation’s capital, there was little to celebrate for struggling families all across our land. That all changes starting right here and right now. Because this moment is your moment. It belongs to you.

Attacking the political establishment of both parties was a hallmark of Trump’s campaign. He often described the nation’s leaders as “stupid people” and promised that it will be “so easy” to create new jobs, negotiate more favorable trade deals, reform the nation’s health care system, and strengthen border security.
Sarah McCammon
NPR Politics Reporter/Covers Trump