Marking the priorities of his second term, Donald Trump, newly sworn in as the 47th US President, swiftly moved to implement his campaign promises. Within hours of taking the oath of office on January 20, 2025, Trump signed several executive orders targeting issues like immigration, national security, energy policy, and federal workforce management.
These actions reflect his administration's commitment to reshaping US policy on various fronts.
Donald Trump commenced his second term with decisive action, signing eight executive orders designed to fulfill campaign pledges and reset federal priorities.
Trump rescinded 78 executive actions issued during the Biden administration.
He imposed a freeze on federal regulations until his administration could fully establish control.
Except for critical sectors like immigration enforcement and national security, a freeze was enacted across federal agencies.
Federal employees were mandated to return to in-person work, ending pandemic-era work-from-home policies.
Trump issued an executive order to end automatic birthright citizenship for children of non-permanent residents. However, the legality of this action faces challenges as birthright citizenship is enshrined in the US Constitution.
Trump granted full pardons to approximately 1,500 individuals involved in the US Capitol riot on January 6, 2021, alongside commutations for 14 others.
Refugee resettlement was suspended for six months, and the "Remain in Mexico" policy was reinstated to curb asylum backlogs.
Trump initiated the US withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement, aiming to boost domestic energy production by reversing climate-related regulations.
Trump directed the expansion of offshore drilling and efforts to refill the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve to capacity.
Federal agencies were ordered to review trade relations with China, Mexico, and Canada. Trump suggested imposing tariffs of up to 25% on Mexico and Canada by February 1.
Trump announced the formation of an "External Revenue Service" to manage tariffs, promising significant financial benefits for the US Treasury.
Trump signed an order to withdraw the US from the World Health Organization (WHO), criticizing its handling of global health crises.
Military personnel expelled for refusing COVID-19 vaccinations were reinstated with full back pay.
The Department of Justice was directed to pursue the death penalty for illegal immigrants found guilty of harming Americans.
Trump mandated the recognition of only two genders—male and female—in all federal regulations and documentation.
Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025. His inauguration ceremony, initially planned outdoors, was moved indoors to the US Capitol rotunda due to extreme cold weather. Trump also made history by becoming the second US President to serve non-consecutive terms and the first convicted felon to hold office.
Donald Trump’s swift actions on his first day back in the White House underscore his intent to deliver on campaign promises and reshape America’s domestic and foreign policies.
From halting Biden-era executive actions and tackling immigration to reversing climate agreements and initiating bold energy policies, Trump’s agenda reflects a return to his signature "America First" approach.
However, many of these moves, such as ending birthright citizenship and withdrawing from international agreements, are expected to face significant legal, political, and global scrutiny.
As the Trump administration embarks on its second term, the implications of these executive orders will undoubtedly shape the trajectory of the United States in the years to come.