Donald Trump is expected to sign a series of significant executive orders on his first day in office to fulfill key campaign promises.
The president-elect and the Republican Party have ambitious plans and will control both chambers of Congress in the upcoming term. Trump has stated that he will "shock everyone" with his actions following his inauguration on January 20.
His team has announced plans to issue numerous executive orders from the Oval Office during his first week. Policy experts and his legal team are drafting these orders. However, Democratic governors and advocacy groups have already vowed to challenge several of these proposals.
Below are some of the priorities Trump has outlined for his second term:
Immigration and Border Control
Karoline Leavitt, the incoming White House press secretary, emphasized Trump's promise to sign an executive order to "secure the southern border." "We know that on day one, he will carry out the largest mass deportation of illegal immigrants in U.S. history," she said.
During his first week, Trump plans to appoint key leaders to oversee immigration issues. He has tapped former ICE acting director Tom Homan to handle border security and deportation efforts. South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem will serve as Secretary of Homeland Security, while senior advisor Steven Miller will become Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy.
Mass deportation plans could face logistical hurdles and significant legal challenges from immigration and human rights advocates.
Trump may also reinstate the "Remain in Mexico" policy, requiring asylum seekers to wait in Mexico while their claims are processed. His administration previously sent about 70,000 asylum seekers to Mexico under this program. President Biden deemed the policy "inhumane" and ended it on his first day in office, though legal challenges delayed its termination until 2022.
Another controversial promise is to end birthright citizenship, a 150-year-old principle granting citizenship to anyone born on U.S. soil. Since birthright citizenship is guaranteed by the Constitution, changing it would require significant legal and legislative hurdles, including approval from Congress and state legislatures.
Pardons
Trump has hinted that granting pardons to individuals convicted in the January 6 Capitol riot will be a top priority. While the president has authority to pardon federal convictions, over 1,500 people have been arrested in connection with the riot.
"I intend to pardon many of them, but not all, as some may have truly lost control," Trump told CNN.
Leavitt stated that Trump will review cases individually upon returning to the White House.
Paris Climate Agreement
In his 2016 campaign, Trump prioritized withdrawing the U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement, a move he executed six months into his first term. President Biden rejoined the agreement on his first day in office in 2021.
Trump's team is reportedly preparing an order to exit the agreement again, prioritizing the U.S. oil and gas industry over carbon emission reductions.
Ukraine Conflict
Trump has repeatedly claimed he can end the Russia-Ukraine conflict "in one day." While he has criticized U.S. support for Ukraine as wasteful, he has not detailed how he plans to facilitate peace talks.
Since his re-election, Trump has spoken with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and reportedly warned Russian President Vladimir Putin against escalating the conflict.
Trade and Economy
Economic reforms feature prominently in Trump's agenda. He has pledged to tackle inflation, lower consumer prices, and resolve supply chain issues.
On his first day, Trump plans to sign an executive order directing his Cabinet to "use all tools and authority to defeat inflation and reduce consumer costs." His proposed measures include tariffs on imported goods, particularly from China, as a means to protect American manufacturing.
Trump has suggested a blanket 10% tariff on all imports and a 60% tariff on Chinese goods. He has also threatened tariffs on Mexico and Canada unless they tighten controls on drug trafficking and illegal immigration.
Canada and Mexico have expressed concerns about these proposed tariffs. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other officials have recently sought dialogue with Trump's team to address these issues, while Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has warned of retaliatory measures.
These tariffs could be implemented without congressional approval, as Trump could invoke Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, which allows tariffs for national security reasons.
(As reported by BBC, AFP, Reuters)
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