By Reuters
US President promises to complete restoration of America, the ‘revolution of Common Sense’
President Trump is wasting no time. Immigration is one of his key campaign promises and that’s where he’s focused on Day One: Trump declared a national emergency at the border and is sending US troops to the US-Mexico border.
President Trump is wasting no time. Immigration is one of his key campaign promises and that’s where he’s focused on Day One: Trump declared a national emergency at the border and is sending US troops to the US-Mexico border.
“Today I will sign a series of historic executive orders with these actions we will begin the complete restoration of America and the revolution of Common Sense,” he said.
Here’s a look at the changes Trump is making:
Immigration Policy Changes:
Declared a national emergency at the US-Mexico border.
Ended “Catch and Release” and vowed to continue building the border wall.
Plans to label drug cartels as terrorist organizations.
Proposes ending birthright citizenship, requiring a constitutional amendment.
Shut down the CBP One app, previously used by asylum seekers to schedule border appointments.
Economic Policies:
Declared a national energy emergency with plans to boost domestic energy production.
Plans to expand drilling, reduce EPA emissions standards for cars, and withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement.
Aims to reduce the cost of living through energy measures.
Social Policies:
Eliminating DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) policies in favour of “colorblind” and merit-based approaches.
Issued a federal mandate recognising only two sexes: male and female. This may impact federal documents, education, and military policies.
Geographical Renaming Efforts:
Proposes renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America.
Plans to rename Denali back to Mount McKinley to honour President William McKinley, reversing Obama’s 2015 decision.
Busy Start to Presidency:
Signed the most executive orders on Day One, including major shifts in immigration, energy, and social policies.
Facing immediate legal challenges to several proposals.
The day set the tone for a fast-paced, controversial presidency prioritising sweeping changes across policy areas.
US President Donald Trump signs executive orders on his first day in the Oval Office on January 20, 2025. He also used a careening press conference in the Oval Office to announce the controversial order seeking to revoke the right of US nationality to anyone born in America.
