Welcome to the Trump 2.0 -First executive orders

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President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders on his first day back in the office, implementing significant policy changes across various areas. Here are some of the key executive orders he signed:

Immigration and Border Security

Trump declared a national emergency at the US-Mexico border and designated criminal cartels as terror groups[1][10]. He also reinstated the “Remain in Mexico” policy, requiring asylum seekers to wait in Mexico during their immigration proceedings[4]. Additionally, he signed an order aimed at ending birthright citizenship for children born to undocumented immigrants[10].

Climate and Energy

Trump withdrew the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement[1][10][11]. He also declared a national energy emergency, promising to fill up strategic oil reserves and export US energy globally[11]. The president repealed a 2023 memo from President Biden that barred oil drilling in 16 million acres in the Arctic[11].

Pardons and Legal Actions

Trump pardoned approximately 1,500 individuals charged in relation to the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot[7][10][11]. This included commuting sentences for 14 members of far-right organizations convicted of seditious conspiracy[11].

Government Operations

The president ordered federal workers to return to the office five days a week and implemented a hiring freeze[11]. He also created an advisory body called the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) aimed at streamlining governmental operations[2].

Other Notable Actions

• Trump signed an order to “end weaponization” of government against political opponents[11].
• He delayed the ban on TikTok for 75 days[10][11].
• The president ordered the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America”[10].
• Trump rescinded 78 regulations established by his predecessor Joe Biden[1].

These executive orders reflect Trump’s commitment to fulfilling campaign promises and initiating significant policy changes in areas such as immigration, climate, energy, and government operations[18].

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