Donald Trump Begins 2nd Term with Wave of Executive Orders: Full List & Key Decisions

Donald Trump Begins 2nd Term: Since the early days of the 2024 presidential campaign, Trump has vowed to begin his second term with both new and old efforts to curb legal migration and deport those who are in the U.S. without legal status.

The signing ceremony took place during a public event in Washington, where Trump was presented with a stack of documents that he signed one by one, showing each to the cheering crowd.

His signed the first batch in front of a packed crowd at Capital One Arena, drawing cheers, before then moving to the Oval Office to sign more.

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The Rescission of 78 Biden-era Executive Actions, which essentially undoes many of the policies implemented by the former administration, is one of the many issues covered by the executive orders.

Other notable orders include a Regulatory Freeze, which prevents bureaucrats from issuing new regulations until the Trump administration has full control of the government, and a Freeze on Federal Hiring, which halts all non-essential hiring until the administration's objectives are clear.

Trump also signed orders aimed at addressing the Cost of Living Crisis, which has had a significant impact on Americans, and Withdrawing from the Paris Climate Treaty, a move that has been met with controversy. Additionally, the president signed directives aimed at Restoring Freedom of Speech and preventing government censorship, as well as Ending the Weaponization of Government against political adversaries.

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Signed a symbolic memorandum directing federal agencies to combat consumer inflation.

Repealed Biden-era regulations to ease burdens on oil and natural gas production, particularly in Alaska.

Promised to impose 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico starting Feb. 1, with plans for additional tariffs on Chinese imports left unspecified.

Renamed the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America."

Reverted Denali's name back to "Mount McKinley" to honor "American greatness."

Ordered flags to fly at full height on all future Inauguration Days, prompted by the lowering of flags for former President Jimmy Carter's death.

Reversed Biden-era immigration orders, reinstating Trump's first-term policy prioritizing deportation of all undocumented individuals.

Declared a national emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border, deploying U.S. troops to support immigration agents and restrict refugees and asylum seekers.

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