On the first day of his new term, President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders, addressing issues ranging from climate policy to immigration, and granted pardons to many involved in the January 6, 2021 Capitol attack.
Some of these orders fulfilled promises made during his 2024 campaign, while others, such as withdrawing from the World Health Organization (WHO), were unexpected.
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Here is a summary of the orders Trump signed at a Washington arena filled with supporters and later at the White House after being sworn in:
Immigration
Trump signed multiple orders aimed at overhauling U.S. immigration and citizenship policies. One declared a national emergency at the southern border. He also announced plans for a mass deportation operation led by the military, targeting what he referred to as “criminal aliens.” In the Oval Office, Trump signed an order attempting to revoke birthright citizenship, though this action is expected to face legal challenges due to its conflict with constitutional protections.
January 6 Rioters
Trump granted pardons to some of the 1,500 individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol riot. He continued to describe those convicted or pleading guilty in connection to the attack as “hostages.”
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Trump repealed a range of executive orders aimed at promoting diversity, LGBTQ equality, and inclusivity, aligning with his efforts to challenge “woke” culture. His actions reversed decrees that encouraged diversity and equality in government, business, and healthcare, and curtailed rights for LGBTQ Americans. Trump also stated that the government would only recognize “two genders, male and female.”
Paris Climate Accord
Trump immediately withdrew the United States from the Paris climate accord, a move he previously made during his first term. This action continued his rejection of global efforts to address climate change amid increasing catastrophic weather events worldwide. The withdrawal process will take a year after formal notice is submitted to the United Nations.
Oil Drilling
Trump declared a “national energy emergency,” aiming to expand oil drilling across the U.S., the world’s largest producer of oil and gas. In his inaugural address, he reiterated the slogan, “We will drill, baby, drill.”
Work From Home
Trump signed an order mandating that federal workers return to the office full-time, aiming to reverse the work-from-home policies that became widespread during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Leaving WHO
Trump signed an order to exit the World Health Organization, arguing that the U.S. was unfairly contributing more to the organization’s funding than China.
TikTok
The president delayed the enforcement of a law that would effectively ban TikTok, providing a 75-day pause on its implementation. The law would prevent the app from being distributed and updated in the U.S. Trump has insisted that TikTok’s Chinese parent company must sell a 50% stake to a U.S. entity.
West Bank Settlers
Trump revoked sanctions against violent Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank, reversing a rare action taken by the Biden administration that had targeted settlers accused of abuses against Palestinians.
Cuba
Trump also reversed one of Biden’s recent policy shifts, removing Cuba from a list of state sponsors of terrorism. Biden had previously removed Cuba from this list as part of a prisoner release agreement.
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