Trump Executive Orders List: In a dramatic return to the White House, former President Donald Trump, now the 47th US President, wasted no time implementing sweeping changes through a series of executive orders that signal a sharp departure from previous policies. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of the major policy shifts:
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Major Executive Orders Signed
- WHO Withdrawal: The US will exit the World Health Organization, citing unfair payment disparities with China.
- Federal Workplace Reform: Immediate termination of remote work policies, requiring federal employees to return to full-time office presence.
- Climate Policy Reversal: US withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accord, echoing similar action from Trump’s first term.
- Immigration Crackdown:
- Declaration of national emergency at southern border
- Military deployment to US-Mexico border
- Attempted elimination of birthright citizenship
- January 6 Pardons: Clemency granted to 1,500 supporters involved in the Capitol attack.
- Social Policy Changes:
- Repeal of diversity programs
- Elimination of LGBTQ equality measures
- Recognition limited to binary gender system
- Energy Policy: Declaration of “national energy emergency” to expand drilling operations.
- TikTok Relief: 75-day enforcement pause on potential TikTok ban.
- Middle East Policy:
- Revocation of sanctions against Israeli West Bank settlers
- Removal of restrictions related to Palestinian abuse claims
- Cuba Relations: Removal from state sponsors of terrorism list
Impact and Implications
These executive actions represent a significant shift in US domestic and foreign policy, effectively dismantling many of President Biden’s key initiatives within hours of taking office. The orders span multiple sectors, from immigration and energy to social policy and international relations, indicating Trump’s intention to rapidly implement his “America First” agenda.
The swift and comprehensive nature of these changes suggests a carefully planned strategy to reverse course on major policy areas immediately upon taking office. Political analysts note that these actions will likely face legal challenges, particularly regarding immigration and citizenship matters.
