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Donald Trump vows to ‘take back our country’ as he addresses supporters at rally on eve of return to power
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DONALD Trump has vowed to end "four years of American decline" at a huge pre-inauguration victory rally.
The President-elect also vowed to build an Iron Dome and immediately sign dozens of executive orders - including to bring back TikTok - as he spoke on the eve of his return to power.
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He was joined at the event in the Capitol One Arena in Washington D.C. by thousands of supporters, including famous faces Elon Musk, Nigel Farage and Conor McGregor.
The businessman-turned-politician even bopped along to a live performance of the Village People's YMCA.
Meanwhile, British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer congratulated the fellow leader and said he knows “that depth of friendship will continue” across the Atlantic.
The Labour chief said the “special relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States will continue to flourish for years to come”.
It comes as...
- Trump claimed he will sign "lots" of executive orders on his first day back in office
- Trump issued an attack on immigration and said: "The invasion of our borders will have come to a halt"
- Elon Musk was brought out on the rally stage and told fans: "We're going to do great things here"
- Trump said he would build an "Iron Dome" missile defence shield
- The FBI, police, and military have enlisted thousands of cops, a cloud of drones, and a 30 mile long "unclimbable" fence as the threat of terrorism shadows Monday
- Trump said "TikTok is back" and claimed he will extend it's life for another 90 days
Trump promised to "take back our country" as he praised his sweeping victory in the presidential election as the greatest political movement ever.
He repeated claims from his campaign trail to order the US military to construct an Iron Dome akin to the one in Israel.
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And went on to add his usual vow to unlock oil - or "liquid gold" - and pledged to "make public" remaining records around the assassination of former President John F Kennedy and "other topics of great public interest".
He referred to Martin Luther King Jr too before saying: "It's all going to be released."
Extensive security measures are set up ahead of Trump Inauguration
Trump declared "as of today, TikTok is back" in reference to the social media platform's ban across the US amid fears its Chinese parent company ByteDance could misuse Americans' data.
He claims he'll issue an executive order to extend TikTok's life in the US by another 90 days.
This, it is hoped, will give more time to work out a deal with China and avoid a permanent ban.
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Trump doubled down on his promise to enact his agenda on day one, telling the crowd: "You're going to see something tomorrow.
"You're going to see executive orders that are going to make you extremely happy. Lots of them.
"We have to set our country on the proper course by the time the sun sets tomorrow evening. The invasion of our borders will have come to a halt.
"And all the illegal border trespassers will, in some form or another, be on their way back home."
The president-elect walked out to fans screaming "USA" as they held up red signs with the number 47 on them - symbolizing his presidency.
Supporters from across the country flew into the frozen capital and braved the freezing weather to show up for their soon-to-be leader.
Trump told his fans: “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."
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Trump even brought out his new political ally Elon Musk - who he called a "genius" in front of his followers - onto stage.
Musk even brought out his young son X - who Trump also called smart.
The tech mogul said: "We're going to really do great things here."
Trump also teased a wave of executive orders that he will flush through tomorrow after his inauguration.
He told cheering fans: "You're going to see lots of them."
The president-elect suggested a huge chunk of these would relate to immigration and border control - a key theme of his first term and election campaign.
He said: "The invasion of our borders will come to a halt."
Trump also claimed he would take the crown as the president behind the most deportations during his second term - which the incoming leader said belonged to Eisenhower.
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Celebrations at the “Make America Great Again Victory Rally" kicked off with singer Kiley Dean singing the national anthem.
Trump superfan Kid Rock then got the crowd going with music and MAGA chants.
The singer has also shown his allegiance to Trump by performing at previous star-studded fundraisers during the nail-bitting election campaign.
FAMILY TIME
His family also stepped out to thousands of supporters.
Eric Trump walked out on stage with his wife Lara and two children who recited the pledge of allegiance to megafans.
Don's son said: "We as a family love you so much. This is the greatest political movement ever created."
A long list of speakers preceded Trump and praised his strength, attitude, and even appeared to credit him with the release of three Israeli hostages in Gaza.
Trump himself took to his social media to comment on the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and even the US ban on TikTok.
He wrote: "Hostages starting to come out today! Three wonderful young women will be first."
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Trump's Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff credited Trump for the release in front of thousands of supporters.
He said: “We had a great team but it doesn’t happen without Donald J. Trump.
“The president was responsible for this release and we all owe him a debt of gratitude, as do all the families.”
Trump praised him and called Witkoff an "amazing guy" and a good negotiator during his own speech to the adoring crowd.
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His inauguration and events came in the face of a huge security and military presence to protect the leader.
Trump has been the subject of several assassination attempts.
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