Donald Trump, who was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, quickly signed an unprecedented number of executive orders just hours after taking office, receiving enthusiastic applause from a large crowd.
Less than six hours after his swearing-in on Monday, Donald Trump signed a historic number of executive orders, publicly announcing several during the day and continuing to issue more from the White House later in the evening.
In his inaugural address, Trump outlined significant measures he planned to implement immediately to reverse key policies established by the Biden administration.
Following the presidential parade, he gave another speech and proceeded to sign approximately 80 executive orders.
“We will start by revoking nearly 80 harmful and extreme executive actions from the previous administration,” he proclaimed before proceeding with the signings.
Trump emphasized his key priorities, which included declaring a national emergency at the US-Mexico border, committing to halt illegal immigration, and deporting millions whom he labeled as “criminal aliens.” He also ordered the immediate deployment of troops to reinforce security at the border.
Among his initiatives, Trump aimed to limit immigration, increase fossil fuel production, and roll back environmental regulations, including withdrawing from the 2021 Paris Climate Accord.
One of his initial actions was to terminate remote work policies for federal employees. The White House announced, “Leaders of all departments and agencies need to act quickly to eliminate remote work arrangements.”
This order mandates that employees return to full-time in-person work, with exceptions granted at the discretion of department leaders.
On energy policy, Trump announced a “national energy emergency,” which involves lifting mining restrictions and encouraging fossil fuel production. “Drill, baby, drill,” he declared, emphasizing that the United States would utilize its extensive oil and gas reserves to become a powerhouse in manufacturing.
Another important executive order aimed to “restore freedom of speech and eliminate federal censorship.” This followed claims from Trump and his supporters that the Biden administration suppressed online discussions by pressuring social media platforms.
The White House noted, “In recent years, the previous administration infringed upon free speech rights by censoring Americans on digital platforms.”
In a controversial decision, Trump issued an order to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. He also established a policy that officially recognizes only two genders—male and female—within the United States.
Additionally, he reversed Biden’s Green Policy regarding electric vehicles, shifting focus back to traditional energy sources.
Trump exercised his presidential powers to grant pardons to more than 1,500 individuals connected to the January 6 Capitol riots. He justified this decision by addressing what he viewed as unfair treatment by the previous administration.
The Capitol attack on January 6 interrupted the process of certifying Joe Biden’s 2020 election victory, resulting in widespread chaos and numerous injuries. The attack resulted in various charges against participants, ranging from trespassing to serious felonies like a seditious conspiracy.
From the Oval Office, Trump referred to those convicted as “hostages,” saying, “About 1,500 individuals will receive full pardons.”
The President also signed an order empowering his administration to tackle inflation and lower commodity prices.
“We will utilize all our resources to make life more affordable for Americans,” Trump stated during his address.
Donald Trump officially took the oath as the 47th President of the United States, administered by Chief Justice John Roberts, pledging to “preserve, protect, and defend” the U.S. Constitution. Earlier in the ceremony, JD Vance was sworn in as Vice President, marking the start of their new administration.
