Trump's First Day of Second Term: Rapid Implementation of Campaign Promises Through Executive Orders
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On his first day of his second term, President Donald Trump signed a significant number of executive orders, aiming to fulfill many of his campaign promises. Here are some of the key executive orders and actions taken:
Rescission of Biden-Era Orders: Trump signed orders to rescind 78 executive orders and actions from the Biden administration. These included policies related to energy, immigration, and the environment.
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Immigration: Trump declared a national emergency at the southern border and designated criminal cartels as foreign terrorist organizations. He also signed an order to end birthright citizenship for children born to undocumented parents, a move expected to face legal challenges.
Energy and Environment: Trump declared a national energy emergency and withdrew the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement. He also temporarily halted the TikTok ban for 75 days and issued an order to withdraw the U.S. from the World Health Organization.
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Pardons: Trump issued pardons for more than 1,500 people charged in the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack. This included commuting the sentences of those convicted of violent and serious crimes.
Regulatory and Hiring Freezes: Trump imposed a regulatory freeze pending review and implemented a hiring freeze for federal civilian employees, except for positions related to immigration enforcement, national security, or public safety.
Other Significant Orders: Trump signed orders to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, restore the death penalty in the U.S., and promote federal civic architecture. He also issued orders to secure the nation's borders and clarify the military's role in protecting the borders.
These actions represent a significant effort by Trump to quickly implement his agenda and fulfill many of his campaign promises. However, the rapid pace and scope of these orders suggest that not all campaign promises have been addressed, and the legal and political challenges to these orders are likely to be substantial.