Trump’s Inauguration Day: 10 day-one executive orders you need to know
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Immediately, after Donald Trump’s inauguration, he marked his day-one presidential tenure by signing a bold series of executive orders aimed at reshaping federal policies in America, thereby fulfilling his campaign promises.
Below are 10 game-changing orders from President Donald Trump:
Deploying U.S. Troops and declaration of Emergency to the Southern Borders for more protection
President Donald Trump gave an order that declared an emergency at the southern borders. Furthermore, in a bid to protect the United States of America against invasion, he authorized the deployment of U.S troops to the southern border to enhance security measures. According to reports from Reuters, this action is aimed at curbing illegal immigration and would also address border control concerns and other security-related issues.
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A pause onTikTok’s ban for 75 days
President Trump also order a pause on the Congress’s ban on Tiktok. The Congress feared that the Chinese’s acquisition of TikTok might be a weapon used against America, but Trump seeking to reassess the implications of the TikTok ban issued an order pausing its enforcement for 75 days. This pause would allow for a comprehensive review of national security concerns associated with the application.
U.S.A Exit from the World Health Organization (WHO)
According to Trump, “World Health ripped us off, everybody rips off the United States. It’s not going to happen anymore,”
He cited concerns over the WHO’s handling of global health issues and signed an order to withdraw U.S. membership from the organization in Twelve (12) months. This decision reflects a broader skepticism toward international institutions.
Establishing the President’s ‘Department of Government Efficiency
President Trump said, “I’ll revoke nearly 80 destructive and radical executive actions of the previous administration.” With this executive order, President Trump launched a new federal agency aimed at minimizing government waste. This agency is called, the Department of Government Efficiency (DGE), and they are tasked with auditing existing agencies, identifying redundancies, and proposing cuts. Critics, including former Office of Management and Budget officials, have expressed concerns about the potential downsizing of critical federal programs.
Furthermore, The New York Times, noted that the DGE’s first directive is to evaluate all federal contracts awarded over the past decade
U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement
During his campaign speeches, Donald Trump promised to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement and he has reaffirmed it during his executive orders. He said, “I am immediately withdrawing from the unfair, one-sided Paris Climate Accord rip-off.” He started the process of withdrawing the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement. He declared a “national energy emergency,” emphasizing a shift towards promoting fossil fuel development and reducing the focus on climate change initiatives.
Reforming the Federal Hiring Process and Restoring Merit to Government Service
According to The Guardian, Trump’s executive order reclassified thousands of federal employees as political hires, making it much easier for them to be fired. This executive order dismantles affirmative action programs within the federal hiring process. It explicitly prohibits using race, gender, or ethnicity as factors in employment decisions, emphasizing a merit-based system instead. In addition, President Trump stated during his signing that the move ensures “equal treatment under the law.” Civil rights activists have decried this order, arguing it undermines decades of progress toward workplace equity.
Recognizing Only Two genders
This order recognizes two sexes in America. It marks a significant departure from the policies of previous administrations by establishing federal recognition of only two biological sexes—male and female.
The order mandates that all government documents, databases, and forms adhere strictly to this binary definition. Supporters argue this move restores “biological reality” in policymaking, but critics claim it erases hard-fought protections for transgender individuals. According to The Washington Post, civil rights groups have already announced plans to challenge this order in court.
End of Birthright Citizenship
According to the Guardian, Trump said the state would limit birthright citizenship if a person’s “mother was unlawfully present in the United States and the father was not a United States citizen or lawful permanent resident at the time of said person’s birth”, or “when that person’s mother’s presence in the United States at the time of said person’s birth was lawful but temporary”. This controversial order aims to end automatic citizenship for children born in the U.S. to undocumented immigrants or non-citizens. Legal scholars widely agree that this measure contradicts the 14th Amendment of the Constitution, which guarantees citizenship to all individuals born on U.S. soil. President Trump justified the order by stating, “The Constitution was never meant to reward illegal behavior.” Opposition has been swift, with legal experts forecasting a lengthy court battle.
As reported by Politico, immigration advocacy groups have already filed lawsuits to block implementation.
Implementing the Death Penalty for Police Killers
In a move aimed at curbing violence against law enforcement, President Trump reinstated the death penalty for anyone convicted of murdering police officers. The executive order directs federal prosecutors to seek capital punishment in such cases and encourages states to adopt similar measures. Law enforcement unions have praised the order, calling it a “necessary deterrent,” while human rights organizations, such as Amnesty International, have criticized it as “draconian” and “inhumane.” The New York Post noted that this policy has reignited debates about the morality of the death penalty in modern America.
Pardon for about 1,500 People Convicted or Criminally Charged in the Attack on the U.S. Congress
In a controversial decision, President Trump said he has issued pardons for individuals convicted or facing charges related to January 6, 2021, US Capitol riot. This action has sparked debates regarding accountability and justice.
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