President Donald Trump Hit the Ground With Many Announcements

21st January 2025

President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders as he began his second term. Here are some of the key actions:

Pardons: Trump pardoned around 1,500 people involved in the January 6 Capitol riot. This included members of far-right groups like the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers.

Immigration: He declared a national emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border and signed orders to restrict automatic citizenship for children born to non-citizens.

Climate and Health: Trump withdrew the U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement and the World Health Organization.

Economic Measures: He imposed 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, effective February 1.

Diversity and Inclusion: Trump rescinded several executive orders from the previous administration that promoted diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Federal Hiring Freeze: Trump imposed a freeze on hiring for federal positions, aiming to reduce government spending.

TikTok Ban Delay: He delayed the implementation of a law restricting TikTok for 90 days, giving time to find a buyer for the platform.

Refugee Program Suspension: Trump suspended the U.S. Refugee Admission Program, cancelling flights for over 1,600 Afghan refugees.

Energy Projects: He reopened federal land to energy projects, reversing previous restrictions.

Border Wall: Trump restarted the building of the border wall.

Foreign Aid Pause: He put a pause on foreign aid, pending a review of its effectiveness.

Sex Definition: An order defining sex as binary, reversing policies that recognized gender identity.