Trump signed nearly 100 executive orders on Day 1 of his second term

01/22/2025 / By Arsenio Toledo

Donald Trump was inaugurated for his second term as the 47th U.S. president on January 20, issuing executive actions to reverse Biden-era policies on immigration, energy and trade.
Trump declared illegal immigration a national emergency, reinstated the “remain in Mexico” policy and proposed challenging birthright citizenship.
He designated Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations and invoked the Alien Enemies Act to bolster national security and immigration enforcement.
Trump rolled back Biden’s climate policies, withdrew from the Paris Agreement and prioritized domestic oil production, including drilling in federal waters and Alaska.
His trade agenda included imposing new tariffs, targeting China, and he also restructured federal policies on DEI programs, transgender rights and remote work, prompting criticism and legal challenges.

Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on Monday, Jan. 20, and marked the beginning of his second term with a flurry of executive actions, many of which were aimed at reversing key policies of the administration of former President Joe Biden.

In his inaugural address, Trump outlined an ambitious agenda targeting immigration, energy production and global trade, while vowing to declare Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations and reinstate controversial border policies. (Related: Key takeaways from Trump’s historic inauguration – a true turning point for America and the world.)

Among the most consequential actions were measures to declare illegal immigration a national emergency, deploy the military to the southern border and reinstate the “remain in Mexico” policy for asylum seekers. Trump also signaled his intent to challenge birthright citizenship, a constitutional right enshrined in the 14th Amendment, a move likely to face immediate legal challenges.

Immigration and national security EOs take center stage

Trump’s focus on immigration and national security dominated his inaugural speech, as he pledged to invoke the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to combat foreign gangs and designate Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations (FTOs). This designation, historically applied to groups like al-Qaeda and the Islamic State, would mark a significant escalation in the U.S. approach to combating cartels.

“We have a government that has given unlimited funding to the defense of foreign borders but refuses to defend American borders, or, more importantly, its own people,” Trump said, echoing themes from his campaign.

Biden energy and climate policies rolled back

Trump declared a national energy emergency, vowing to increase domestic oil production and withdraw the U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement for the second time.

“We will be a rich nation again, and it is that liquid gold under our feet that will help to do it,” he said, referring to oil reserves.

The move signals a sharp departure from the Biden administration’s climate-focused policies, which prioritized renewable energy and international cooperation on the climate.

Trump’s plan to expand drilling in federal waters and Alaska’s wilderness, while rolling back energy efficiency regulations, underscores his commitment to fossil fuels.

Trump signs EOs on trade and slapping new tariffs

Trump also unveiled plans to overhaul global trade, proposing a 10 percent tariff on all imports and a 60 percent tariff on Chinese goods. He pledged to establish an “External Revenue Service” to collect tariffs and duties, a move he claims will bolster American economic growth and reduce the deficit.

The president’s trade agenda includes a review of China’s compliance with the 2020 trade deal and the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, as well as an assessment of industrial and manufacturing bases to determine if additional tariffs are warranted.

Trump targets DEI initiatives, transgenderism and the federal bureaucracy

Trump’s executive actions also targeted diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs across the federal government, eliminating protections for transgender individuals in federal prisons and recognizing only two sexes: male and female.

Additionally, he froze federal hiring, except for positions related to immigration enforcement, national security or public safety and ordered federal workers to return to the office full-time, ending remote work policies.

Many of Trump’s executive orders are expected to face legal challenges, particularly those targeting birthright citizenship and asylum policies. Critics argue that the president cannot unilaterally alter constitutional rights or bypass Congress on key issues.

Watch this Jan. 20 episode of “Brighteon Broadcast News” as Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, discusses Trump’s second inauguration and what to expect for the next four years.

This video is from the Health Ranger Report channel on Brighteon.com.