In a series of executive orders, Donald Trump aimed to reshape U.S. policies across various areas, primarily focusing on immigration and energy. Key actions included:
Ending Birthright Citizenship: Trump targeted automatic citizenship for children born in the U.S. to undocumented immigrants, effective within 30 days.
Exiting the WHO: An order was signed for the U.S. to withdraw from the World Health Organization.
Renaming Geographic Features: Trump ordered the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska’s Mount Denali.
Revoking EV Targets: He rescinded a Biden-era goal to have 50% of new vehicles sold be electric by 2030.
Reclassifying Federal Employees: An executive order reclassified many federal employees, easing the process for their dismissal.
Two-Gender Policy: Trump mandated that federal communication recognize only male and female genders, removing previous gender ideology guidelines.
Pausing TikTok Ban: The enforcement of a federal ban on TikTok was temporarily delayed for at least 75 days.
National Border Emergency: He declared an emergency at the southern border alongside other immigration-related measures.
National Energy Emergency: Trump declared an energy emergency to promote fossil fuel production and rolled back various drilling restrictions.
Pardons for January 6 Defendants: He issued pardons for individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol attack and directed the dismissal of ongoing cases related to it.
These orders reflect Trump’s administration’s priorities and attempts to shift policy directions in several contentious areas.