Second Inaugural Address: Declares national emergency to halt "illegal entry" immediately

In his second inaugural address, Donald Trump declared an immediate national emergency at the southern border, vowing to halt all illegal entry and begin mass deportations. "We will move with purpose and speed to bring back hope, prosperity, safety, and peace," he stated, framing his hardline immigration policies as a restoration of order. The speech signaled an aggressive start to his second term, prioritizing border enforcement above all other legislative goals.

"I will declare a national emergency at our southern border... All illegal entry will immediately be halted." — Second Inaugural Address, Jan 20, 2025