President Donald Trump commenced his second term with a striking 26 executive orders on his inauguration day, marking a record. These actions highlight his focus on reshaping the American landscape, from foreign policy to energy and immigration. Notable orders include withdrawing the US from the WHO and the Paris Climate Agreement, emphasizing a return to fossil fuels, and revoking Biden's electric vehicle mandates. Trump also targeted diversity and inclusion programs established under his predecessor, placing federal DEI staff on leave.
His agenda extends to redefining immigration laws, aiming to end birthright citizenship, and designating international drug cartels as terrorist organizations. However, these orders face potential legal and political hurdles. Some, like the renaming of Mount Denali and the Gulf of Mexico, have sparked controversy and diplomatic tensions. Legal challenges are anticipated, particularly concerning orders perceived as unconstitutional, such as stricter visa screening and gender recognition changes.
While these moves underscore Trump's readiness to implement sweeping changes, the practicality and legality of some orders remain uncertain. As his policies unfold, they promise to stir both national and international discourse, testing the limits of executive power.
