Trump to issue sweeping executive orders on immigration, energy, and federal reform on Inauguration Day
By isabelle // 2025-01-20
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  • President Trump will sign over 200 executive actions on his first day, targeting immigration, energy, and government operations to fulfill campaign promises.
  • A national emergency will be declared at the southern border, reinstating the "Remain in Mexico" policy and designating drug cartels as terrorist organizations.
  • Energy policies will include withdrawing from the Paris Climate Accord, pausing offshore wind leases, and renaming the Gulf of Mexico the "Gulf of America."
  • Federal workforce reforms will end DEI programs, implement merit-based hiring, and suspend security clearances for 51 officials linked to the Hunter Biden laptop controversy.
President Donald J. Trump will take the oath of office for his second term today, and he is expected to immediately sign more than 200 executive actions, marking one of the most ambitious first-day agendas in U.S. history. These orders, aimed at reshaping federal policy on immigration, energy, and government operations, fulfill key campaign promises and signal a dramatic shift from the Biden administration’s priorities. From securing the southern border to renaming the Gulf of Mexico, Trump’s actions aim to restore what he calls “American sovereignty” and prioritize the interests of U.S. citizens.

Border security and immigration overhaul

Central to Trump’s first-day agenda is a sweeping immigration crackdown. The president-elect will declare a national emergency at the southern border, directing the U.S. military to work with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to fully secure the border. He will also reinstate the “Remain in Mexico” policy, requiring asylum seekers to wait in Mexico while their claims are processed. In a move to combat drug cartels, Trump will designate them as foreign terrorist organizations, unlocking new authorities to dismantle their operations. “The president is issuing a historic series of executive orders and actions that will fundamentally reform the American government, including the complete and total restoration of American sovereignty,” a senior administration official told Fox News Digital. Additionally, Trump will close the border to all illegal aliens via proclamation and grant emergency authorities to swiftly return apprehended individuals to their countries of origin. These measures, coupled with the construction of new border wall sections, underscore Trump’s commitment to what he calls “the most secure border in U.S. history.”

Energy independence and environmental rollbacks

Trump’s energy policies will also take center stage. He will pause all offshore wind leases, terminate the electric vehicle mandate, and abolish the Green New Deal. The president-elect will withdraw the U.S. from the Paris Climate Accord, a move he previously made during his first term but was reversed by President Biden. A senior official described the energy executive order as addressing “every single energy policy,” including liquid natural gas, fracking, pipelines, and permitting. Trump will also “fully unleash” Alaskan energy production, which the administration views as critical to national security. In a symbolic gesture, Trump will rename the Gulf of Mexico the “Gulf of America,” a move he says honors “American greatness.” The order will direct the Secretary of the Interior to update federal communications and maps to reflect the new name. Trump’s executive actions will also target the federal workforce. He plans to reassert presidential control over the bureaucracy, implementing a merit-based hiring review and ending Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs across federal agencies. “This is about stopping corrupt, abusive behavior and re-focusing the government on its fundamental duties to the American people,” the senior official said. The president-elect will also establish a biological sex definition, reversing Biden-era policies on gender identity. Additionally, he will suspend security clearances for 51 national security officials who disputed the authenticity of Hunter Biden’s laptop ahead of the 2020 election.

Promises made, promises kept

Trump’s first-day actions reflect his campaign mantra: “Promises made, promises kept.” From reducing the cost of living for American families to reining in federal overreach, the administration is poised to deliver on its pledge to restore what it calls “the Golden Age of America.” “As soon as President Trump places his hand on the Bible and swears the Oath to the United States Constitution, the Golden Age of America will begin,” said White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt. “The American people will have a leader who will deliver on the promises he made to restore our country’s greatness.” With legal challenges likely, the Trump administration is prepared for a contentious start to its second term. However, these executive actions represent a bold step toward reclaiming American sovereignty and prosperity. Sources for this article include: News.Yahoo.com NYPost.com CNN.com
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