Donald Trump wasted no time after being sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, signing a series of executive actions aimed at delivering on his campaign promises and reversing many of his predecessor Joe Biden‘s policies. The orders touch on a broad range of issues, including immigration, climate change, federal regulations, and the economy.
Here’s a look at the complete list of professional orders signed by Donald Trump on Day 1 of administration:
- Rescinded Biden presidency directions: Renewal of 78 professional actions from the prior administration, targeting plans on climate change, cultural equity, ethics, and multiculturalism.
- Ending heritage membership: Barred citizen for kids born in the US to illegal immigrants or temporary visa holders.
- Declared a national crisis on the Southern borders: Declaration of border crisis, halting refugee settlement for four months and emphasizing border security infrastructure.
- Capital sentence: Mandates rigid enforcement of capital punishment, directs the Attorney General to seek death penalties for serious crimes, and aims to overturn constitutional barriers against the death penalty to ensure public safety and justice.
- Establishing Department of Government Efficiency ( DOGE ): Establishment of a new agency, led by Elon Musk, to modernise federal technology and implement the President’s DOGE Agenda for improved efficiency.
- Federal labor changes: Ending of remote work for national workers, reinstated hiring cools, and removed job protections for certain roles.
- Withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement: signs the United States ‘ next departure from the international agreement aimed at combating climate change, setting back global efforts to address global climate.
- Close of’government weaponisation’: Order to end the “weaponisation” of the federal government, with reviews of wrongdoing by law enforcement and intelligence organizations.
- Delaying TikTok Ban protection: 75 days grace period provided for TikTok’s Foreign family company to discuss buyout, despite legal impediments.
- Mercy for January 6 accused: Pardoned people convicted for offences related to the Capitol riot and dismissed pending charges.
- End of La and transgender safety: Rolled up transgender privileges and ended diversity, equity, and inclusion plans within the federal government, aiming to reduce” social architecture” of race and gender.
- Prohibiting federal censorship: Agencies directed to refrain from limiting constitutionally protected speech under the guise of combating misinformation.
- Drug Cartels as terrorist organisations: Designated Mexican and Latin American criminal groups, including MS-13, as foreign terrorist organisations to bolster security measures.
- Addressing cost-of-living crisis: Administration to propose measures to tackle rising living expenses.
- National energy emergency: Declared a national energy emergency to expedite domestic energy production and infrastructure development, addressing critical shortages and securing national security.
- Withdrawing from the WHO: Order for US to withdraw from the World Health organisation attributed to the WHO’s alleged mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic, its failure to adopt necessary reforms, and its perceived political bias.
- Revocation of clearances and ensuring integrity in Intelligence: revocation of security clearances for 51 former intelligence officials involved in politically motivated actions during the 2020 election and former National Security Advisor John Bolton for improperly disclosing sensitive information.
- Granting Interim Security Clearances: Authorized six-month temporary clearances for aides awaiting federal background checks to ensure swift staff functionality in national security roles.
- Landmark renaming: Renaming of national landmarks, including reinstatement Mount McKinley and renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, to honor American heroes and emphasize national pride.
- Reevaluating and realigning US foreign aid: Imposes a 90-day pause on US foreign development assistance to assess its alignment with national interests and policy objectives, aiming to streamline programs and ensure consistency with American values and foreign policy priorities.
- Beautifying federal architecture: Directed efforts to improve the aesthetics of federal buildings.
- ‘ America first’: The order mandates that US foreign policy be aligned with core American interests, prioritising the nation’s needs and citizens.
- Unlocking Alaska’s resource potential: Maximise the development of Alaska’s vast natural resources, focusing on energy, minerals, and LNG projects to strengthen national security, boost economic growth, and reduce trade imbalances.