On his first day of his new term, President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders addressing immigration, climate, and diversity.
These actions included declaring a national emergency at the southern border, withdrawing from the Paris Climate Accord, and repealing orders promoting diversity and LGBTQ equality.
Additionally, Trump pardoned over 1,500 individuals charged in the January 6 Capitol attack and initiated the process for the US to exit the World Health Organization.
Here is a summary of the orders Trump signed at a Washington arena packed with supporters, and later at the White House after he was sworn in as president.
Immigration: Declared a national emergency at the southern border and promised a mass deportation operation targeting “criminal aliens.” Signed an order revoking birthright citizenship, which is likely to face legal challenges.
January 6 Rioters: Pardoned over 1,500 people charged in the January 6, 2021 Capitol attack, referring to them as “hostages.”
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion: Repealed executive orders promoting diversity programs and LGBTQ equality, stating the US government will only recognize “two genders, male and female.”
Paris Climate Accord: Withdrew the US from the Paris Climate Accord, continuing his rejection of global efforts to combat climate change.
Oil Drilling: Declared a “national energy emergency” to expand drilling in the US.
Work from Home: Ordered federal workers to return to the office full-time, reversing work-from-home allowances from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Leaving WHO: Signed an order for the US to exit the World Health Organization, citing unfair financial contributions compared to China.
TikTok: Paused enforcement of a law banning TikTok for 75 days, demanding the app’s Chinese parent company sell a 50% share to the US.
West Bank Settlers: Revoked sanctions against violent Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank.
Cuba: Reversed the removal of Cuba from the state sponsors of terrorism blacklist.
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