Here is the comprehensive list of the 36 executive orders signed by Donald Trump on his first day as the 47th President of the United States:
1. Revocation of Biden-era Executive Actions – This order rescinded 78 executive actions, orders, memoranda from the Biden administration, particularly those related to racial equity, climate, migration, and gender policy.
2. Withdrawal from Paris Climate Agreement – Trump signed an order to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris Climate Accord, reversing the U.S. rejoining under Biden.
3. Border Security and National Emergency – Declared a national emergency at the southern border to enhance border security, including deploying military personnel and resuming border wall construction.
4. Pardons for January 6th Defendants – Issued pardons for approximately 1,500 defendants involved in the January 6, 2021, Capitol siege, including those convicted of assaulting police.
5. End Birthright Citizenship – An order aimed at ending birthright citizenship for children born to parents without legal status, challenging the interpretation of the 14th Amendment.
6. Enhance Vetting and Screening – Directed federal agencies to vet and screen aliens to the maximum degree, especially from regions with security risks.
7. Protect American Citizens Against Invasion – Instructed agencies to use all lawful means to enforce immigration laws against inadmissible and removable aliens.
8. TikTok Ban Delay – Ordered a 75-day delay in enforcing a law that would ban TikTok in the U.S., providing time for further review.
9. Gender Identity Policy – Established policy recognizing only two biologically distinct sexes, affecting government documents like passports and visas.
10. Putting America First in Environmental Agreements – Withdrew from international environmental agreements, focusing on national interests.
11. Security Clearances – Allowed White House staffers to obtain clearances without traditional vetting and revoked clearances for certain former officials.
12. Full-Staff Flag Order – Proclaimed that U.S. flags should be at full-staff on all future Inauguration Days.
13. Boosting Oil and Gas Drilling – Orders to increase domestic energy production, including in Alaska, and eliminate EV mandates.
14. Cabinet and Acting Officials – Appointed dozens of Cabinet-level and acting officials across government departments.
15. Remain in Mexico Policy – Reinstated the policy requiring asylum seekers to stay in Mexico during their U.S. case processing.
16. Suspension of Refugee Admission Program – Suspended the program until it aligns with U.S. interests.
17. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Programs – Halted all federal DEI programs, labeling them radical and wasteful.
18. National Energy Emergency – Declared to address high energy costs and promote domestic production.
19. Unleashing Alaska’s Resource Potential – Pledged to unlock natural resources in Alaska.
20. Executive Appointments – Announced various administrative staffing decisions.
21. Restoring Freedom of Speech – Aimed at ending federal censorship and restoring free speech rights.
22. Holding Former Officials Accountable – Revoked security clearances of former intelligence officials for alleged election interference.
23. Federal Workers Return to Office – Mandated full-time in-person work for federal employees.
24. Hiring Freeze – Instituted a freeze on federal hiring, with exceptions.
25. Withdrawal from WHO – Directed the withdrawal of the U.S. from the World Health Organization.
26. Preventing Government Weaponization – Directed actions to end perceived weaponization against political adversaries.
27. Regulatory Freeze – Prevented new regulations from being issued until Trump had full control of the government.
28. Creation of DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) – Aimed at cutting government spending, co-led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy.
29. Designating Cartels as Terrorist Organizations – Named drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations.
30. Death Penalty for Capital Crimes by Illegal Aliens – Directed pursuit of death penalty for certain crimes committed by undocumented immigrants.
31. End of Electric Vehicle Mandates – Eliminated policies promoting electric vehicles.
32. Federal Building Architecture – Likely an order to revert to classical styles for federal buildings, though specifics were not detailed.
33. Promoting Economic Prosperity – Directed agencies to deliver emergency price relief to Americans.
34. Customs and Border Protection App – Shut down an app allowing migrants to apply for legal entry.
35. Mass Deportation Operations – Initiated plans for mass deportation starting immediately.
36. External Revenue Service – Proposed creating a new agency for collecting tariffs and foreign fees.
References:
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Reuters Staff. (2025, January 20). Trump executive orders target climate, immigration policy, federal employees. Reuters. Retrieved from (https://www.reuters.com/world/us/heres-what-we-know-about-trumps-planned-executive-orders-so-far-2024-12-17/)
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NBC News Staff. (2025, January 20). Trump signs a flurry of executive orders on Day 1 of his second presidential term. NBC News. Retrieved from (https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-prepares-slew-day-1-orders-immigration-gender-rcna187164)
AP Staff. (2025, January 20). Trump signed slew of executive orders on Day 1. What are his priorities? AP News. Retrieved from (https://apnews.com/article/trump-day-1-executive-orders-3a035a0bbd37b5c12630b92c8c8a9625)
