Summary of #Trump’s Executive Orders and Statements on His First Day in Office
1.Aid Suspension: Signed an executive order to suspend U.S. aid for 90 days.
2.WHO Withdrawal: Signed an order for the United States to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO).
3.Cuba and Terrorism: Reversed the decision to remove Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism.Emergency: Declared a state of emergency in the energy sector through an executive order.
5.Border Emergency: Declared a state of emergency at the southern U.S. border.
6.Citizenship Ban: Signed an order banning the granting of U.S. citizenship to children born on U.S. soil to undocumented immigrants.Climate Agreement Withdrawal: For the second time, withdrew the U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement, emphasizing his opposition to global efforts to combat climate change. He also sent a formal letter to the UN notifying them of the decision.
8.Tariffs on Canada and Mexico: Mentioned plans to impose a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico due to border crossings and fentanyl trafficking, with the possibility of implementation by February 1. He discussed this with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
9.Gaza Ceasefire: Expressed skepticism about the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, describing Gaza as a “massive demolition site” and calling for a new approach to rebuilding.
10.Greenland: Stressed the importance of U.S. control over Greenland for international security, mentioning this during the signing of executive orders in the Oval Office.
11.TikTok Ban Delay: Postponed the ban on TikTok, originally set for January 19, stating that the U.S. should claim half the value of the app’s parent company.
12.Capitol Riot Pardons: Pardoned approximately 1,500 supporters involved in the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot, which attempted to disrupt Biden’s 2020 election certification.
13.Venezuela Oil Ban: Announced that the U.S. would cease purchasing oil from Venezuela.
14.NATO Spending: Urged NATO members to increase defense spending to 5% of their GDP.
15.Israeli Settler Sanctions Lifted: Revoked sanctions imposed by the Biden administration on Israeli far-right settlers accused of violence against Palestinians in the West Bank.Investigation: Directed federal agencies to investigate and address the U.S. trade deficit, unfair trade practices, and currency manipulation by other countries. Agencies were tasked to assess China’s compliance with the 2020 trade agreement.
17.Regulation Freeze: Announced an immediate freeze on regulations to prevent further rules from the Biden administration. He also initiated a temporary hiring freeze in government agencies, emphasizing hiring qualified and loyal individuals.
18.Government Workforce Cuts: Established an advisory group to implement widespread workforce reductions in government and eliminate several agencies. This decision faced legal challenges.
19.Meeting with Putin: Announced intentions to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin to expedite the resolution of the Russia-Ukraine war. He criticized Putin for “destroying Russia” by refusing to reach a deal with Ukraine.
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