Trump’s Executive Orders: A Bold Return to America First Policies

When Donald Trump took the oath of office once again, he wasted no time reshaping the federal government. With the stroke of a pen, he signed a series of executive orders aimed at reversing policies from the previous administration and reinstating his America First agenda.

Dismantling the Deep State and Restoring Free Speech

Trump’s first move was to revoke 78 executive orders from his predecessor, effectively erasing policies he deemed harmful to national interests. Free speech was high on the list, as he signed an order prohibiting federal censorship and protecting whistleblowers within government agencies.

Ending Weaponization of Government and Holding Bureaucrats Accountable

The federal government, in Trump’s view, had become a tool for political persecution. His new order directs agencies to end biased investigations and reestablish fair treatment of all Americans. Additionally, former officials suspected of election interference will face scrutiny under a newly established review process.

Reclaiming America’s Energy Dominance

Declaring a national energy emergency, Trump removed barriers to oil, gas, and coal production. He also greenlit resource extraction projects in Alaska, aiming to reduce energy costs and cut reliance on foreign oil.

Securing the Border and Reasserting National Sovereignty

One of his most controversial yet expected moves was reinstating a national emergency at the southern border. This allows the deployment of military forces to assist with border security and detain illegal migrants. Further tightening immigration policies, he signed an order attempting to end birthright citizenship for children of illegal immigrants.

Slashing Globalist Ties and Reprioritizing America’s Interests

True to form, Trump began the process of withdrawing from the World Health Organization and reassessing U.S. foreign aid. These moves, he argued, would redirect funds back to American taxpayers and curb foreign influence over domestic policies.

Defending Biological Truth and Dismantling DEI Initiatives

One of the most debated orders centered on gender identity. Trump directed federal agencies to define gender strictly as male and female, eliminating government policies recognizing non-binary identities. In a similar vein, he abolished diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs across federal agencies, stating that merit should be the sole criteria for hiring and promotion.

Reinstating Law and Order with the Death Penalty

With crime rates a hot-button issue, Trump reinstated the federal death penalty for certain violent crimes. He also labeled specific drug cartels as terrorist organizations, giving law enforcement greater authority to dismantle them.
As a libertarian and a pro-life advocate, I personally disagree with the death penalty.   Instead I would opt-in for making a law legalizing dueling again.

Restoring Historical American Landmarks

In a symbolic move, he ordered the renaming of various landmarks to their historical names, including changing Denali back to Mount McKinley. This aligns with his broader effort to reject progressive changes to American history.

Conclusion

Trump’s executive orders mark a clear pivot from the previous administration’s policies. Love him or hate him, his return to the White House has already shaken up Washington, with these sweeping changes setting the stage for the next four years.

References

• Trump’s Executive Orders on Energy and Border Security
• Guardian Coverage of Trump’s Inauguration and Executive Orders
• The Hill: Trump’s First 24 Hours

 

On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump initiated his second term by signing a series of executive orders aimed at reshaping various aspects of federal policy. Below is a comprehensive list of these executive actions:

1. Initial Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions: Revoked 78 executive orders, actions, and memoranda from the previous administration.
2. Restoring Freedom of Speech and Ending Federal Censorship: Aimed to protect free speech rights for federal employees and prevent government overreach in censoring information.
3. Ending the Weaponization of the Federal Government: Directed federal agencies to review and cease any activities perceived as targeting political opponents.
4. Putting America First in International Environmental Agreements: Initiated the process to withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement.
5. Application of Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act to TikTok: Delayed the ban on TikTok for 75 days to reassess its implications.
6. Withdrawing the United States from the World Health Organization: Commenced the process to exit the WHO, citing concerns over its handling of global health issues.
7. Restoring Accountability to Policy-Influencing Positions Within the Federal Workforce: Reinstated measures to hold federal employees in policy-making positions accountable for their performance.
8. Holding Former Government Officials Accountable for Election Interference and Improper Disclosure of Sensitive Governmental Information: Ordered investigations into alleged misconduct by previous administration officials.
9. Clarifying the Military’s Role in Protecting the Territorial Integrity of the United States: Outlined the military’s responsibilities in safeguarding national borders.
10. Unleashing American Energy: Declared a national energy emergency to promote fossil fuel development and address rising energy costs.
11. Realigning the United States Refugee Admissions Program: Adjusted policies to reduce the number of refugees admitted into the country.
12. Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship: Attempted to end birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants.
13. Securing Our Borders: Declared a national emergency at the southern border to facilitate the deployment of U.S. troops and enhance border security measures.
    The Guardian
14. Restoring the Death Penalty and Protecting Public Safety: Reinstated the federal death penalty for certain crimes.
15. Declaring a National Energy Emergency: Addressed high energy prices contributing to inflation by promoting domestic energy production.
16. Reevaluating and Realigning United States Foreign Aid: Directed a review of foreign aid programs to ensure alignment with national interests.
17. Protecting the American People Against Invasion: Enhanced measures to prevent illegal immigration and secure the nation’s borders.
18. Unleashing Alaska’s Extraordinary Resource Potential: Lifted restrictions on resource extraction in Alaska to boost economic growth.
19. Protecting the United States from Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats: Strengthened vetting processes for immigrants and travelers from certain regions.
20. America First Policy Directive to the Secretary of State: Instructed the State Department to prioritize policies that benefit American citizens.
21. Establishing and Implementing the President’s ‘Department of Government Efficiency’: Created a new department aimed at reducing bureaucratic inefficiencies.
22. Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government: Defined gender strictly as male and female, affecting policies related to transgender individuals.
23. Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing: Eliminated diversity, equity, and inclusion programs across federal agencies.
24. Reforming the Federal Hiring Process and Restoring Merit to Government Service: Revised hiring practices to emphasize merit-based appointments.
25. Designating Cartels and Other Organizations as Foreign Terrorist Organizations and Specially Designated Global Terrorists: Labeled certain drug cartels as terrorist organizations to enhance enforcement actions.
26. Restoring Names That Honor American Greatness: Reverted the names of certain landmarks to their historical designations, such as renaming Denali back to Mount McKinley.
    The Guardian

These executive orders reflect President Trump’s agenda to reshape federal policies on immigration, energy, public safety, and social issues.