President Trump’s 42 Executive Actions on His First Day in Office

President Donald Trump made significant changes on his first day back in office, signing 42 executive orders, memoranda, and proclamations to shape his administration’s direction. Here’s a simplified explanation of each decision and what it means:

1-10: National Security, Immigration, and Policies

1. Declaring a National Emergency at the Southern Border: Allocates resources to secure the U.S.-Mexico border.
2. Designating Mexican Drug Cartels as Terrorist Organizations: Labels carte ls as threats to U.S. security.
3. Reinstating the ‘Remain in Mexico’ Policy: Requires asylum seekers to stay in Mexico during U.S. immigration case reviews.
4. Ending Birthright Citizenship: Stops automatic citizenship for children born to non-citizen parents in the U.S.
5. Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism: Focuses on protecting women’s rights in sex-based spaces.
6. Eliminating DEI Programs in Federal Agencies: Ends diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
7. Withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement: Removes the U.S. from the global climate pact.
8. Declaring a National Energy Emergency: Boosts domestic energy production.
9. Reversing Electric Vehicle Mandates: Reduces federal requirements for electric vehicles.
10. Implementing ‘Schedule F’ for Federal Employees: Restructures federal employee classifications, making it easier to fire certain workers.

11-20: Government Reorganization and Social Policies

11. Relocating U.S. Space Command to Alabama: Moves headquarters for better operational efficiency.
12. Pardoning January 6 Individuals: Gran ts clemency to people involved in the Capitol riot.
13. Halting Federal Funding for Abortion Services: Stops using federal money for abortion services.
14. Suspending Security Clearances Linked to Hunter Biden: Blocks clearances of officials tied to alleged scandals.
15. Establishing a Federal Bitcoin Reserve: Introduces a government-held cryptocurrency reserve.
16. Releasing Classified Documents on JFK, RFK, and MLK: Publishes hidden files about these assassinations.
17. Reversing AI Regulation Policies: Loosens rules around artificial intelligence development.
18. Imposing Tariffs on Imports: Adds taxes on goods from China, Mexico, and Canada.
19. Reinstating the Ban on Transgender Military Service: Stops transgender individuals from serving in the military.
20. Prohibiting Transgender Women in Women’s Sports: Restricts transgender women from competing in women’s categories.

21-30: Energy, Health, and Efficiency

21. Halting Government Offshore Wind Leases: Pauses projects involving offshore wind energy.
22. Renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America: Changes the name for national pride.
23. Reverting Mount Denali to Mount McKinley: Returns Alaska’s iconic peak to its former name.
24. Freezing Federal Workforce Hiring: Stops new federal job hiring temporarily.
25. Easing Regulations on Oil and Gas Production: Reduces rules to increase fossil fuel output.
26. Pausing TikTok Ban: Allows TikTok while seeking a U.S.-based buyer.
27. Reversing Biden-Era Immigration Policies: Cancels prior administration’s immigration reforms.
28. Pulling Out of WHO: Exits the World Health Organization.
29. Eliminating Federal DEI Funding: Cuts money allocated for diversity programs.
30. Establishing the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE): Creates a new agency to streamline federal operations.

31-42: Social, International, and Infrastructure Policies

31. Reinstating the ‘Muslim Ban’: Restricts travel from certain predominantly Muslim countries.
32. Ending Birthright Citizenship: (Repeat from #4) Eliminates automatic citizenship for certain births.
33. Reforming the Criminal Justice System: Plans for updates to sentencing and policing.
34. Banning Critical Race Theory: Prohibits CRT teachings in federal agencies.
35. Demanding Increased NATO Contributions: Urges NATO countries to pay more for defence.
36. Confronting China on Trade: Intensifies economic pressure on China.
37. Ending the War in Ukraine: Pursues negotiations for peace.
38. Supporting Law Enforcement: Increases funding and protections for police.
39. Promoting School Choice: Expands options for families in choosing schools.
40. Restricting Refugee Admissions: Lowers the number of refugees allowed in the U.S.
41. Increasing Focus on Fentanyl Trafficking: Boosts efforts to stop fentanyl smuggling.
42. Launching a National Infrastructure Plan: Starts a new program to improve roads, bridges, and utilities.

These actions show the President’s priorities, with a mix of support and criticism from different groups.