Donald Trump, in his second inaugural address, has called for a ‘revolution of common sense’, adopting a more optimistic tone compared to his inaugural speech in 2017 where he introduced the phrase ‘American carnage’. Despite promising not to repeat abrasive rhetoric and instead promoting a message of unity, his statements still seem laced with political hues. His campaign policies and statements on the eve of his inauguration suggest the direction of his policies for the next four years.