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January 20, 2025 · 59 min
Tony Perkins reflects on the Inauguration Praise and Prayer Convocation. Next, he and guests cover President Trump's inauguration, the path forward, executive orders, and Israel's future.
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In this video 0:06 The Inauguration of Donald Trump3:55 Executive Orders and Political Challenges18:30 Prayer and Prophetic Zeal29:02 Israel and International Relations
1:32 From this day forward, our country will flourish and be respected again all over the world. We will be the envy of every nation, and we will not allow ourselves to be taken advantage
1:44 of any longer. During every single day of the Trump administration, I will very simply put America first.
1:57 Those who wish to stop our cause have tried to take my freedom and indeed to take my life. Just a few months ago in a beautiful Pennsylvania
2:09 field, an assassin's bullet ripped through my ear. But I felt then and believe even more so now that my life was saved for a reason. I was
2:21 saved by God to make America great again.
2:27 The last 4 years, there are times I'm sure you thought it was pretty dark. But look what God has done. We praise him and give him glory. So
2:39 father we take this moment to stand still to remember the great things that you have done for this nation. Thank you for the protection, the bounty, the freedoms that we so enjoy.
2:53 We remember to keep our eyes fixed on you and may our hearts be inclined to your voice. We know that America can never be great again if we turn our
3:05 backs on you. We ask for your help and we pray all of this in the name of the King of Kings, the Lord of Lords, your son, my savior and our Redeemer, Jesus Christ.
3:17 Amen.
Executive Orders and Political Challenges
3:55 Trump declared today as liberation day. He also urged that a tide of change is sweeping the country and that from this moment on, America's decline is over. Those comments came shortly before he joined
4:07 Americans at the Capital 1 arena where he signed numerous executive orders in front of a crowd of roughly 20000 people. Cold weather may have moved the 20 25 inauguration day indoors, but the impact of it will
4:18 surely be felt both outside and inside worldwide. Whether you're celebrating or just simply observing, it was an unforgettable day in our nation's capital. And it marks only the beginning of an administration
4:30 countless people are praying will fulfill its promise of leading America down a better path.
4:35 I'm
4:35 Sarah Holliday. Up next is Washington Watch with Tony Perkins. We'll see you tomorrow with more news.
4:52 From the heart of our nation's capital in Washington, DC, bringing compelling interviews, insightful analysis, taking you beyond the headlines and soundbites into conversations with our nation's leaders and
5:03 newsmakers, all from a biblical worldview. Washington Watch with Tony Perkins starts now.
5:11 I, Donald John Trump, do solemnly swear I, Donald John Trump, do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute that I will faithfully execute the office of president of
5:23 the United States the office of president of the United States and will, to the best of my ability and will, to the best of my ability preserve, protect, and defend Preserve,
5:35 protect, and defend. The constitution of the United States. The constitution of the United States. So help me God. So help me God. Congratulations, mister Trump.
5:46 That was president Donald Trump taking the oath of office earlier today in the capital rotunda? Welcome to Washington Watch. Thank you for tuning in on this Monday. Well, despite the cold, tens of thousands came
5:58 to Washington DC to witness history. We'll talk about it, with congressman Robert Aderholt of Alabama in just a moment. Before today's inauguration, Family Research Council partnered with doctor Jim Garlow
6:09 and well versed to host an inauguration praise and prayer convocation.
6:14 This is not an interreligious service. We will not be praying to Allah or Buddha. We'll be praying to the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
6:26 It was a deeply moving service, and, I'll share some highlights with you a little bit later. Well, president Trump is wasting no time in getting to work.
6:36 Today, I will sign a series of historic executive orders. With these actions, we will begin the complete restoration of America and the revolution of common
6:48 sense. It's all about common sense.
6:52 Well, we're looking forward to little common sense. He's issuing a flurry of executive orders covering topics from the border to climate policy, the federal workforce, and transgender issues. Chris Gacyk, senior
7:03 fellow for regulatory affairs at the Family Research Council, will join us with the details. Also
7:10 Since the October seventh massacre, our mission has been clear. Bring home all the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. Today,
7:22 as part of these ongoing efforts, we welcomed home 3 hostages, 3 young women after 471 days in Hamas captivity.
7:33 That was IDF spokesman rear admiral Daniel Hagari yesterday. We'll check-in with Chris Mitchell, CBN's Middle East bureau chief, for the latest updates from Israel. Stay
7:45 tuned for today's Washington Watch. A lot ahead. Let me encourage you if you've not yet downloaded the Stand Firm app to download the Stand Firm app. There's actually a couple of very important,
7:57 resources there for you. Our hundred day tracker. It's a hundred day toolkit. It will help you keep up with and pray into the changes promised by president Donald Trump on the campaign
8:09 trail. You can track that. We can get get you, daily updates. Also, being released next month, we have the first installment out is God in Government. What does the Bible
8:21 have to say about government? You can find out more about that at the Stand Firm app. Go to the App Store and simply download the Stand Firm app. As mentioned, Donald Trump was sworn in today as the 40
8:33 seventh president of the United States, making him officially the second US president to serve nonconsecutive terms. In his inaugural address, president Trump said, quote, the golden age of America begins
8:45 right now, end quote. He also shared his priorities with the American people. Joining now to discuss this and more is congressman Robert Aderholt, a member of the House Appropriations Committee. He serves
8:57 Alabama's fourth congressional district. Congressman Aderholt, welcome to Washington Watch.
9:03 Tony, good to be with you. Thanks for having me on.
9:06 Well, thanks for taking time to join us. Busy, busy day in Washington, DC. A lot of activities. Your thoughts on today's inauguration ceremony?
9:15 Well, it was a it was a great day. Just I was honored to have a chance to actually be in the rotunda there. As you know, plans changed drastically, after, I guess it was
9:28 Friday when they decided to move inside. So, a lot of the folks I know that was hoping to be there, but, I think most people understood between the weather and what all was going on in
9:39 Washington that, we needed to make sure everybody was safe. And, it was the call by the president. And, but, obviously, the how the con all the congress was there, the house and the
9:51 senate, and, we were there to see it and just, a lot of energy in the air and was just very excited to be there.
9:59 Yeah. And, there were a lot of folks that came to DC despite the weather. In fact, it moved the indoor gathering at the Capital 1 arena just across from the, the FRC,
10:12 headquarters here in DC. They were lining up last night. The Yes. Were could not wait to get in even out there in the cold. So a lot of enthusiasm. What was it
10:24 like there in the rotunda?
10:26 Yeah. No. There was a lot of energy and and, every, you know, there were, of course, obviously, a lot of Democrats didn't come. Probably most of the members there were Republicans, but you did have a lot of
10:38 Democrats that were there. And, but, there was a lot of energy in the room and just, hear the president just beginning of a new day. It was really what, I'm
10:50 how to best describe it because we felt like, we're starting a new morning. Things are looking very positive. We're certain with a from a position of security. I
11:03 I just, you know, it was just great being in the room and seeing the president and, and and hear him take the oath of office, seeing him right there. So, yeah, just a
11:15 really, I think everyone felt better after he was, commander in chief.
11:20 So congressman Aderhold, after he made his his speech, kind of laying out his plans, what he wants to see America do and become. What what were your major
11:32 takeaways?
11:34 Well, obviously, I think 1 of the things that you was very obvious that border security is going to be a number 1 priority, in this administration. And, you know,
11:46 and also we're just very great to see him that the strength of the international of of seeing that we that United States is going to project now and not
11:58 only project, but also be in strength around the world. And I think that's 1 of the things that's been lacking because we've so much been the United States of America has
12:09 not had the respect that we really needed. And we are the you know, militarily, we're economically, we're all we're number 1 around the world. And, I think it's
12:21 important that we stand strong for democracy. And, I think people feel better that now with Donald Trump in that role that, that will definitely be the case.
12:33 I know when these types of gatherings take place, everybody's gonna kinda be there and kinda waiting, milling around before the the actual event takes place. There's a lot of time for conversations. Can can you share
12:44 a little bit about the conversations you you've had today with your colleagues and kinda what what they're thinking and just kind of the the anticipation that they have?
12:56 Well, you know, it was interesting as I was sitting now next to, some of my colleagues there, and this president was making his speech. As you know from listening to his speech yourself, the things that he
13:08 said he was gonna implement. And, basically, members of congress and I know, around me was saying saying just under their breath, but you could hear him actually
13:20 say thank you. Thank you for sending for a strong border, for, that we'll have energy freedom, that we will make sure that we are,
13:32 number 1 on the on the, world stage, making sure that we put in those common sense practices that are so important that have gone lacking over the last 4 years. So just
13:44 really a a sense of gratefulness, that the president is going to move forward on these policies and that, it's not gonna be just talk, but it's gonna he's doing that. And as you
13:56 know, putting those signing those executive orders today, he is not wasting time. I had a chance to talk to some of the, members of the of his cabinet that
14:08 he is going to be, appointing or has appointed, I guess, is waiting for their confirmation to come through. And, they're ready to get to work. And, saw
14:19 John Ratcliffe, and, talked to, Lee Zeldin, and they're just very excited about starting to work and, to, implementing the president's policies,
14:32 and, as soon as they get their confirmation.
14:35 Now you mentioned the executive orders, and we're gonna talk about those in a moment with Chris, Gacyk from, FRC. But what we did what I did not see in the list of executive orders in this first batch, I know that
14:47 that we'll see more this week, That is the Mexico City policy, which has been a kind of a ping pong, policy from administration to administration. Democrats,
15:00 you know, rescind it. Republicans generally put it back in place, and that's simply prohibiting, US tax dollars for funding or promoting abortion abroad, getting its name from
15:10 Please.
15:11 Ronald Reagan when he did the announcement in Mexico City. Any word on that?
15:17 No. I've not heard an update, but, I mean, I would be shocked if that is not within these, 1 of the first executive orders that comes through. And, but I I was reminded was
15:28 something that I I was so happy that he pointed out, and I'm sure you heard it loud and clear, Tony, was what he said about there were 2 genders, male and female. And I thought that was very bold, and I
15:40 think that was very good news for the American people to hear that, you know, the transgender that, obviously, that
15:52 from that standpoint that there's many genders, that that is not something the president is embracing, and that we'll get back to some common sense regarding that. So by him making that statement, I
16:04 think, was was tremendous. He didn't he didn't have to make that statement even though I know he agrees with it. But to agree that there are only 2 genders and to make that publicly in his in
16:16 his, speech to this this afternoon, was, I think, a a real sign that he's gonna be very serious about it.
16:24 And and I have not read the executive order related to that in the federal workforce,
16:33 but I'm curious as
16:33 if that replies to our nation's military because he rescinded the Obama transgender policy in his last term. I'm wondering if this would also affect, the United States military where they would go back
16:45 to recognizing just 2 genders.
16:48 Yeah. Well, I I haven't seen the details either, Tony, but I I I do think that he's been very serious and very strong on it by him making this statement today. I think it's a good sign that he he will move forward on
16:59 that.
17:00 So congressman Aderholt would just have about a minute and a half left. Biggest challenge going forward, and and how do our viewers and listeners need to be praying?
17:09 Well, biggest challenge will be actually, you know, this the house. We only have a very thin majority. So getting these policies through is gonna be very difficult. You can have just 1 or 2 members. Matter of
17:21 fact, when as we were getting ready to go out of the chamber this morning into the rotunda, We got the resignation letter from Michael Waltz that was
17:32 presented to the speaker, that he's, of course, going for to be the president's security adviser, national security adviser. So, that's 1 less member that we have now. So it's gonna
17:44 be very tough as we move forward on these policies. Of course, even the senate, even though they will have 53 when everyone is there, it's still that's gonna be a close
17:56 in in in all respects. But, it's gonna be 1 or 2 seats majority in the house. So that's what I see as the most challenging and just everyone getting an agreement. Because
18:08 even though Republicans were together, we sometimes don't always agree on what the best way to move forward.
18:14 That that's would be an understatement.
18:17 Would be an understatement.
18:18 Robert Aderholt, thanks so much for joining us. Always great to see you.
18:22 Thank you. Thanks, Tony. Good to be with you, and god bless, and god bless United States of America.
18:27 Amen. Congressman Robert Aderholt of, Alabama. And, you know, a lot of these executive orders that the president is doing are good, but we wanna take this moment to put them
Prayer and Prophetic Zeal
18:39 into statute so that they cannot be rescinded by the next administration. So Robert's point, we need to be getting these things through congress. Alright. After the break, I'll share with you a little bit about tonight
18:49 last night's presidential inauguration prayer event.
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21:52 Welcome back to this Monday edition of Washington Watch. Well, yesterday, ahead of today's presidential inauguration, Family Research Council hosted an inauguration praise and prayer convocation service to
22:04 pray for our nation. But if you missed it, you can actually catch it on the Stand Firm app. Go to the App Store and download the Stand Firm app. But right now, I'd like to share with you the message that I delivered
22:15 yesterday at the event. Here's what the lord put on my heart.
22:19 For America to be great again, it must first be moral again. Yes. It must first be good again. Tomorrow, as
22:31 the 40 seventh president of the United States Donald Trump is inaugurated, our nation will also celebrate doctor Martin Luther King Junior Day. And as Albeda
22:42 was praying a moment ago, doctor King, a pastor, a leader, profoundly influenced the government of our nation through his unwavering commitment to proclaiming
22:54 truth and pursuing justice. In his sermon, A Knock at Midnight, Doctor. King made a powerful statement about the church's role in society. He said this, he said, quote, the church must be
23:06 reminded that it is not the master nor the servant of the state, but rather the conscience of the state. It must be the guide and the critic of the state and never its
23:18 tool. If the church does not recapture its prophetic zeal, it will become an irrelevant social club without moral
23:29 or spiritual authority. God help us to recapture that prophetic zeal. This principle is
23:41 vividly illustrated in the final recorded exchange of the prophet Elisha with the king of Israel, Joash. In second Kings chapter 3 verse 14, it says, now when Elisha had fallen sick
23:53 with the illness of which he was to die, Joash king of Israel went down to him and wept before him crying, my father, my father, the chariots of Israel!' And it's a story. And it's a story.
24:04 And it's a story. And it's a story. And it's
24:05 a story. And it's a story. And it's a story. And it's a story. And it's a story. And it's a story. And it's a story. And it's a story. And it's a story. And it
24:20 draw the bow and draw the bow and arrow and Elijah laid his hands on the teams and he said the Lord's arrows of victory. The arrow of victory over Syria. For you shall fight the Syrians in Afek until you have
24:32 made an end of them. And then the Prophet said, Take the arrows. And he took them. And he said to the king of Israel, Strike the ground with them.
24:44 The man of God was angry. And said you should have struck 5 or 6 times. Then you would have struck down Syria until you had made the end of it. But now you will strike down
24:53 Syria only 3 times. Although, Joe Ash
24:53 was not a good king. And indispensable role of the prophetic
25:05 voice of the prophet in preserving and prospering the nation because the prophet never compromised God's truth. In
25:17 this passage, we see 3 key actions of that prophetic voice, which the church must recapture today. Number 1, he instructs. Verse 15, take a bow
25:29 and arrows. The church must have the clarity and give direction. And that clarity only comes from the word of God. The church must rediscover the word of
25:41 God. And it must bring it into the public square once again. He guides look at verse 16. It says, draw the bow. He drew it. Then Elisha laid
25:53 his hands on the king's hands. The church must be involved in government. We must be hands on.
26:06 And then
26:18 The prophet never apologizes for the call of God. He corrects verse 19, then the man of God was angry with him, and he said, you should have struck 5 or 6
26:30 times. We cannot politely nod as if it is right. We must speak the truth of God's word.
26:42 For nearly 60 years, Elisha served as a prophet, undoubtedly praying and interceding for the king, even though most of them walked contrary to God and his word.
26:55 Why? Because that is what God told him to do. That was his And there is a benefit when the prophet walks in
27:06 his mission and intercedes. The apostle Paul speaks to this issue in First Timothy. Supplications,
27:19 prayers, and intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings, and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful
27:31 and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. How many of you want peace? How many of you want joy and to be able to live in the tranquility of your
27:42 home? We need godly leaders and we must pray for them. So how does a church today in 20
27:54 25 recapture this prophetic zeal that Doctor. King spoke of? We must stop seeking affirmation from government and stand firm in our
28:05 identity with Jesus Christ. We cannot we cannot speak
28:17 prophetically to those to whom we're seeking approval. We do not need the approval of government. We are called as a prophetic voice of God. Elisha did not need
28:29 Joash's validation. He knew his master and he knew his mission. Likewise, the church must understand its authority and its purpose rooted in the
28:41 power and the calling of God if it is to rediscover its prophetic voice in our time. Church, stand
28:53 firm in Christ. Pray for our leaders and boldly speak the truth of God. That was from yesterday'sShow more
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