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On his first day in office, President Donald Trump signed 80 executive orders. He reversed many of the Biden administration’s policies. Key actions included withdrawing the U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement and the World Health Organization (WHO). Trump cited the high costs and alleged political bias of the WHO as reasons for the withdrawal. He also ended the work-from-home culture for federal employees, mandating a return to full-time, in-person work.
Trump’s executive orders also targeted immigration. He declared a national emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border and ended birthright citizenship for children of illegal immigrants. He reinstated the “Remain in Mexico” policy, requiring asylum seekers to stay in Mexico while their cases are processed in the U.S. Additionally, Trump signed orders to promote oil and gas development in Alaska and reverse Biden’s protections of Arctic lands and coastal waters from drilling.
In the realm of social policies, Trump rolled back protections for transgender individuals and terminated diversity, equity, and inclusion programs within the federal government. He declared that the federal government would recognize only two sexes, male and female, based on biological characteristics.
Trump also delayed the ban on the short-video application TikTok. He gave its parent company, ByteDance, an additional 75 days to divest from the app. He pardoned individuals convicted of crimes related to the January 6 Capitol riots, including members of the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers.
These actions reflect Trump’s commitment to his campaign promises and signal significant policy shifts in the areas of climate, immigration, social issues, and federal workforce management.
