Looking at the orders recently signed by a new 47th US president, Donald Trump, it became evident that his stay at the White House in the second term will be quite intense and clear-cut. They contained major steps on immigration, climate change, and criminal justice; and pardons for the January 6th Capitol insurrectionists.
Trump was sworn in on Monday as the 45th US president, during a magnificent ceremony held in Washington with the participation of presidents and chiefs of states from different countries, and tech giants. During his inauguration speech Trump said, America would enter a new “golden era” of triumphing sovereignty, justice, and economic rebirth.
Principle Executive Orders and Policies
1. Pardons and Commutations
President Trump pardoned some 1,500 persons who participated in the January 6 storming of the Capitol and referred to them as patriots for standing up for America. Also, sentences for 14 members of groups classified as far right involved in seditious conspiracy were reduced.
2. Immigration and Border Security
illegal immigrants at the Southern border of the United States as a National Emergency, he labeled Criminal Cartels as terrorists. This move brought back the immigration as a campaign issue The president’s hardline on the border wall was restored.
3. Revocation of Biden-era Executive Orders
Executive Orders Cancelled By Trump 78 of which were Joe Biden’s the policies affected included DEI, protections for the queer community and people of color. Specifically, he called for the reversal of what what the previous administration called “radical” measures.
4. Paris Climate Treaty Withdrawal
Adding to his “America First” policy, Trump ordered the US to pull out the Paris climate change accord. H e also overturned a Biden’s moratorium on new oil leasing in 16 million acres of the Arctic, promising to increase the domestic exploration and production of the same.
5. World Health Organisation Exit
Due to perceived mismanagement of the Covid-19 pandemic, Trump issued an order to leave the World Health Organisation (WHO).
6. Emergency Price Relief and Other Economic Measures
Consequently, Trump demanded that federal agencies provide emergency price relief through rate deregulation and climate policies that are responsible for high costs. This includes efforts towards affordable housing and increased housing stock.
7. TikTok Ban Delay
The ban on TikTok, which was initiated to begin on January 19, was put on hold for 75 days. This temporary relief seeks to provide a time for contemplating and revising and negotiating better contracts for business with the platform.
8. Hiring Freeze and Government
Efficiency.Great emphasis has been placed on the use of hiring freezes to increase government efficiency.
Trump also put a hiring freeze in the federal government and started the process for a fulltime, fully in-person requirement for federal workers. He also created a new advisory council called the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) which will be headed by Elon Musk, chief executive officer of Tesla.
9. Protection for Freedom of Speech
An executive order directed at enhancing free speech concerning purported governmental intrusion into moderation of misinformation and disinformation. Trump promised to defend freedom of speech as protected under the constitution.
10. National Energy Emergency
In response to the crisis declaration by president Trump, the latter outlined measures to boost supply of; increase domestic production and use of oil and gas, to fill up the strategic petroleum reserve, and improve the exports of energy across the globe.
11. The Politics of Persecution
Trump has ordered the federal agencies to retain documents tied to claimed political prosecutions under Biden. The attorney general has been assigned to probe into activities of the government in the last four years.
Trump’s Vision for America
In his address, Trump proclaimed:
“Our sovereignty will be reclaimed, our safety will be restored, and the scales of justice will be rebalanced. Sunlight is pouring over the entire world, and America has the chance to seize this opportunity like never before.”
Such actions demonstrate Trump’s emphasis on reversing some of the main initiatives of his predecessor and reshaping the administration’s goals pertaining to economic development, security, and personal freedom.
What Lies Ahead
Day one of Donald Trump presidency marks a turning point in America’s relationships with its citizens and the rest of the world. His administration is a direct counter to Biden’s policies and plans to reshape the United States politically, industrially, and globally.
These orders have received both thumbs up and criticism and their issue brings out the major shift in policies during Trump’s second term.
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