Trump Signs Multiple Executive Orders on Inaugural Day: Comprehensive Reforms and Security Policies
On January 21, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders on his first day in office, covering border security, energy policies, trade reforms, and government restructuring. These initiatives are part of Trump’s "America First" agenda, aimed at overhauling domestic and international policies.
According to Reuters, Trump plans to issue more than 200 executive orders and directives, starting on his first day, internally referred to as the "Deterrence" initiative. Below is a summary of the first executive memorandum issued by the Trump administration.
1. Border Security
Strengthening Border Security: President Trump will end the Biden administration’s "catch and release" policy, reinstate the "Remain in Mexico" policy, accelerate border wall construction, and eliminate asylum claims for illegal border crossers.
Deporting Illegal Immigrants: Trump will address the issue of illegal immigrant criminals, focusing on problems left unresolved by the previous administration.
Suspending Refugee Resettlement: The President will suspend refugee resettlement to ease the strain on U.S. communities and resources.
Military Support for Border Security: The U.S. military, including the National Guard, will assist with border enforcement to ensure national security.
Combating Drug Trafficking: Trump will designate drug cartels like Mexico’s Tren de Aragua as foreign terrorist organizations and use the Alien Enemies Act to eliminate them.
Death Penalty for Criminal Immigrants: The Justice Department will seek the death penalty for illegal immigrants who kill law enforcement officers or harm U.S. citizens.
2. Energy Policy
Simplifying Energy Regulations: Trump will end extreme climate policies from the previous administration, revoke unnecessary restrictions on energy production, and unlock U.S. energy potential.
Consumer Choice Freedom: Energy reforms will allow consumers more freedom in choosing household appliances and vehicles.
Declaring Energy Emergency: Trump will declare an energy emergency and push for the construction of critical infrastructure.
Ending Wind Farm Leases: The President will halt leases for large wind farms that harm the environment without benefiting U.S. consumers.
Withdrawal from the Paris Agreement: Trump has announced that the U.S. will withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement to strengthen energy independence.
3. Trade and Tax Reforms
"America First" Trade Policy: Trump will implement an "America First" trade policy aimed at bringing businesses and jobs back to the U.S.
Controlling Tax Policy: The U.S. will no longer rely on foreign organizations to determine tax policies, protecting domestic businesses.
4. Government Restructuring
Reforming Bureaucracy: Trump will freeze hiring in non-essential government sectors and rescind burdensome regulations from the previous administration.
Repealing Unreasonable Policies: The President will issue executive orders to repeal extreme or unreasonable policies, aiming to improve government efficiency.
Strengthening Accountability: Trump will push for greater accountability among government officials and require federal employees to return to work.
Ending Political Weaponization: Trump will order an end to the weaponization of government against political opponents and terminate unconstitutional review systems.
5. Restoring American Values
Confirming Biological Gender Facts: Trump will reaffirm that male and female are biological facts and implement measures to protect women’s rights.
Historical Landmark Renaming: U.S. landmarks will be renamed to more accurately reflect the nation's history.