List of Executive Orders Trump Signed on Day One as US President
- The newly inaugurated president of the United States Donald Trump did not waste time before he started exercising his presidential powers
- The 47th US president signed a long list of executive orders, executive actions, and presidential memorandums in the first hours of his second term
- Among the orders include some he had put in place in his first term, but his predecessor, Joe Biden had reversed
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The 47th president of the United States of America, Donald John Trump, hit the ground running immediately after he was sworn in as the successor of Joe Biden. He wasted no time in appending his signature on a list of domestic and international issues that are of grave concern - some of which he had promised to do on the campaign trail.
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A quite number of the orders were what he had established during his turbulent first term but were undone after Biden took power in 2021.
His actions do not all fit under the canopy of executive orders that carry the weight of law, as some were just presidential memorandums and executive actions. It is expected that some of those actions and orders will later be challenged in court.
Perhaps the most symbolic of all was when Trump, under the watchful gaze of the glittering press, extended a much-awaited presidential pardon to almost 1600 J6 rioters at Capitol Hill who were trialled and jailed by the past administration for causing an insurrection on a day Biden's 2020 election victory was to be certified, a situation Trump has repeatedly downplayed and denied.
Here is a comprehensive list of other orders he signed:
Immigration
1. National Emergency at the Border
Trump declared a national emergency to address immigration issues at the southern border.
2. Ending Birthright Citizenship
He targeted automatic citizenship for children born to immigrants in the country illegally.
3. Suspension of Refugee Resettlement
He paused the U.S. refugee resettlement program for four months.
4. Closing the Border
He ordered the military to seal the southern border, citing concerns about drugs, smuggling, and crime.
5. Terrorist Designations for Gangs and Cartels
He declared international gangs and drug cartels like MS-13 as foreign terrorist organizations.
6. Resume Wall-Building
He relaunched efforts to construct barriers at the southern border.
7. Reimplement 'Remain in Mexico'
He revived the policy requiring asylum seekers to wait in Mexico for their hearings.
8. Shut Down CHNV Migration Policy
He ended Biden-era migration initiatives allowing legal entry for individuals from select countries.
9. Death Penalty for Certain Immigrants
Trump reinstated the death penalty for capital crimes committed by undocumented immigrants.
10. End of 'Catch and Release'
He ordered migrants awaiting hearings to remain in custody.
Government and Tech
11. Postponement of TikTok Ban
Trump delayed a law banning TikTok, while seeking a U.S. buyer for the platform.
12.Creation of Department of Government Efficiency (Doge)
He announced a new advisory body, led by Elon Musk, to cut government costs.
13. Freeze on Federal Hiring
He halted new hires except for the military and essential positions.
14. Federal Employees Return to Office
He mandated in-office work for all federal employees.
15. Ending Political Censorship
He directed investigations into alleged censorship during the Biden administration.
Energy and Climate
16. Withdraw from Paris Climate Agreement
He began the process of leaving the international accord for a second time.
17. National Energy Emergency
He declared an energy emergency to focus on fossil fuel production.
18. End of Green New Deal Measures
He halted funds for green energy initiatives and ended federal support for wind farms and electric vehicles.
Social Policies
19. Two Genders Recognition
He declared the U.S. would officially recognize only two sexes, male and female.
20. End of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Programs
He shut down all federal DEI initiatives.
Foreign Affairs
21. Pause on Foreign Aid
Trump directed a review of all foreign assistance programs under the "America First" policy.
22. Cuba and Venezuela Sanctions
He reinstated Cuba on the terrorism sponsor list and promised further sanctions on Venezuela.
Symbolic Actions
23. Renaming the Gulf of Mexico
He ordered it to be called the "Gulf of America."
24. Mount Denali Name Change
He restored its name to Mount McKinley, honoring President William McKinley.
Capitol Riot and Pardons
25. Pardons for Capitol Rioters
Pardoned nearly 1,600 individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol riots.
Trump Takes US Reins with Flurry of Executive Orders
Legit.ng reported that US President Donald Trump begins his first full day in office Tuesday, riding a wave of executive orders signed just hours after his inauguration on everything from immigration to the environment and culture wars.
After the pomp of his inauguration ceremony and stunning array of executive orders, the president's Tuesday begins with a more solemn event: a prayer service at the National Cathedral.
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