“Securing borders/Protecting the American People Against Invasion”
Signed: Jan. 20, 2025
Result: Effective immediately
Also on his first day in office, President Trump signed an executive order to “secure borders” which included creating a physical wall created with technology and many monitors. On the campaign trail, Trump often claimed the United States was under an “invasion” for the past four years from the Southern border. In the executive order, Trump claims in order to maintain American safety, they must remove all “illegal aliens.”
He states in his executive order, “Many of these aliens unlawfully within the United States present significant threats to national security and public safety, committing vile and heinous acts against innocent Americans,” the executive order states. “Others are engaged in hostile activities, including espionage, economic espionage, and preparations for terror-related activities. Many have abused the generosity of the American people, and their presence in the United States has cost taxpayers billions of dollars at the Federal, State, and local levels.”
The Agencies must report on progress and conditions about immigrants within 90 days.
“Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship”
Signed: Jan. 20, 2025
Result: This executive order was blocked by federal courts
On his first day of office, President Donald Trump issued executive order 14160, denying citizenship for people whose birth mother is not legally present in the United States, and birth father is not a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident. According to the Executive Order available on the White House website, if the mother was giving birth in the U.S, and on a temporary visit, the birthright citizenship would also be denied. The executive order was blocked by a federal judge on Feb. 10, 2025.
“Restoring Names That Honor American Greatness”
Signed: Jan. 20, 2025
Result: Interior has 30 days to take action
On Jan. 20, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order to reinstate the name Mount McKinley. This Alaskan mountain was originally named Denali by Alaskan Natives, then in 1917, as a dedication to the twenty-fifth president of the United States William McKinley, the name was changed to Mount McKinley. In 2015, the mountain’s original name was restored by President Obama. According to the executive order on the White House website, this is also in place to change the name of “a crucial artery for America’s early trade and global commerce” — the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America.
“Withdrawing The United States from The World Health Organization”
Signed: Jan. 20, 2025
Result: Effective immediately
President Trump signed an executive order withdrawing the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO) on Jan. 20, 2025, saying he believed the WHO mishandled the COVID-19 outbreak.
“Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness”
Signed: Jan. 27, 2025
Result: Report is due on how to implement the order in 30 days
An executive order removing transgender people from the United States military was signed by President Trump.
Section Two policy of the executive order from the White House states, “it is the policy of the United States Government to establish high standards for troop readiness, lethality, cohesion, honesty, humility, uniformity, and integrity. This policy is inconsistent with the medical, surgical, and mental health constraints on individuals with gender dysphoria.”
The implementation of this order will be decided upon soon.
“Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Imposes Tariffs on Imports from Canada, Mexico, and China”
Signed: Feb. 1, 2025
Result: Report is due on how to implement the order in 30 days
Since being sworn in, President Trump has talked about implementing tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China because of the “threat posed by illegal aliens and drugs,” according to the White House.
A tariff is a government-imposed tax on the import and export of goods between countries.
On Feb. 1, 2025, Trump signed an executive order to put a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico, and a 10% additional tariff on imports from China. Energy resources from Canada will have a “lower 10% tariff.”
According to CBS News another 10% tariff has been placed on China on top of their 10%, bringing it up to 20%.
All tariffs have been implemented.
“Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing”
Signed: Jan. 20, 2025
Result: Effective immediately
On former president Joe Biden’s first day in office, he issued executive order 13985, “Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government.”
Trump overturned this with the new executive order after publicly stating that these programs were not only demonstrating “shameful discrimination,” but also served as a form of “public waste” by “expending precious taxpayer resources.”
The Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), assisted by the Attorney General and Director of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) will instigate all federal DEI and DEIA staff layoffs. All training programs and policies will be revised as proven necessary to comply with this order, and race can no longer be a factor of consideration by employers throughout hiring processes or performance evaluations.
“Defending Women From Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth To The Federal Government”
Signed: Jan. 20, 2025
Result: Went into effect Jan. 30, 2025
This executive order was implemented to erase gender ideology teachings, or acceptance from any government agency or program, and reduce the rights of transgender women to occupy female spaces.
“My Administration will defend women’s rights and protect freedom of conscience by using clear and accurate language and policies that recognize women are biologically female, and men are biologically male,” Trump wrote.
Section Two of this document states that the United States government will continue upholding their practice of recognizing two sexes, male and female. The Executive branch will enforce sex protective laws such as criminalizing transgender health care, making an explicit distinction between sex and gender, banning transgender women from female spaces such as detention centers, abuse shelters, bathrooms, etc. and eradicating gender identity choice options from government forms and policies.
This means gender can not be recognized as a replacement for sex.
Also, the Department of Education documents that will be rescinded, include, but are not limited to:
“U.S. Department of Education Toolkit: Creating Inclusive and Nondiscriminatory School Environments For LGBTQI+ Students” and “Supporting Transgender Youth in School.”
