WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today released the following statement upon the swearing in of Donald J. Trump as the 47th President of the United States of America and JD Vance as the 50th Vice President of the United States:

“Today is an exciting day for our country. President Trump has a mandate to bring safety and prosperity back to the American people. He will seize every second of opportunity.

“Our Republican-led Senate will work closely with President Trump and Vice President Vance. We will work around the clock to confirm President Trump’s cabinet nominees so he has his team in place. We will work quickly to pass our bold agenda to secure the border, unleash American energy, and restore American strength around the world.

“A new Golden Age of America is just beginning.”