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As President Donald Trump assumes office on January 20, 2025, it is possible that he will implement a series of executive orders aimed at reshaping the nation’s policies across various sectors. In a private meeting with Republican senators, Trump outlined his intention to sign over 100 executive actions immediately after his inauguration, signaling a robust approach to fulfilling his campaign promises.
1. Immigration and Border Security
At the forefront of President Trump’s agenda is a comprehensive overhaul of immigration policies:
- Mass Deportations: Initiating the largest deportation operation in U.S. history, targeting individuals residing in the country illegally.
- Ending Birthright Citizenship: Signing an executive order to end automatic citizenship for children born in the U.S. to non-citizen parents, a move aimed at curbing “birth tourism” and “chain migration.” Wikipedia
- Reinstating the ‘Remain in Mexico’ Policy: Requiring asylum seekers to wait in Mexico during the processing of their U.S. asylum claims, reinstating a policy from his previous term.
2. Economic and Trade Policies
President Trump plans to realign the U.S. economy through several decisive actions:
- Imposing Tariffs: Implementing a 25% tariff on imports from Mexico and Canada if they do not assist in curbing illegal immigration and drug trafficking, and a 60% tariff on Chinese goods to address trade imbalances.
- Establishing an External Revenue Service: This would create a new agency responsible for collecting tariffs, aiming to streamline trade enforcement.
3. Energy and Environmental Policies
Aiming for “energy dominance,” the administration intends to:
- Expanding Fossil Fuel Production: Lifting restrictions on offshore drilling and federal land drilling to boost domestic oil and gas production.
- Withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement: Once again exiting the international accord to prioritize national interests over global climate commitments.
4. Social Policies
President Trump’s social policy directives include:
- Banning Transgender Individuals from Military Service: Reinstating a ban on transgender individuals serving in the U.S. military.
- Prohibiting Gender-Affirming Care for Minors: Issuing orders to ban medical procedures related to gender transition for individuals under 18.
5. Government Restructuring and Accountability
To enhance government efficiency and accountability:
- Removing Civil Service Protections: Reissuing Executive Order 13957 (Schedule F) to facilitate the dismissal of federal employees deemed obstructive to the administration’s agenda. Wikipedia
- Relocating Federal Agencies: Moving federal jobs out of Washington, D.C., to decentralize government operations and reduce bureaucratic influence. Wikipedia
6. Legal Actions and Pardons
In addressing past events:
- Pardoning January 6th Participants: Granting clemency to individuals convicted in relation to the Capitol riot, emphasizing a commitment to “justice” for those he views as unfairly treated.
- Dismissing Special Counsel Investigations: Taking steps to terminate ongoing investigations perceived as politically motivated, including the dismissal of Special Counsel Jack Smith. New Yor Post
President Trump’s immediate and extensive use of executive orders stresses his determination to swiftly implement his vision for the nation. While these actions are set to fulfill key campaign promises, they are anticipated to face legal challenges and prompt significant debate regarding their implications for American society and governance.
