A Closer Look At Trump’s Executive Orders
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office once again, his first actions are expected to be bold, aggressive, and aimed squarely at fulfilling the promises he made to his supporters. With a reputation for disruption, Trump is ready to unleash a flurry of executive orders designed to reverse much of the Biden administration’s policies, especially on issues like immigration, energy, and cultural values.
Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) recently teased a “shock and awe” approach, predicting a whirlwind of executive orders as soon as Trump steps into the Oval Office. Reports suggest that Trump has around 100 executive orders ready to go, covering a wide range of topics. His immediate actions could include sweeping changes to immigration, a sector that was central to his campaign in 2016 and once again resonated with voters in the 2024 election. Issues like securing the border, reinstating the “Remain in Mexico” policy, and reinstating Title 42 powers to swiftly remove illegal immigrants will likely top the agenda.
In addition to immigration, Trump will likely focus on tariffs. The president has the authority to impose tariffs to protect national security, and his past rhetoric indicates that he could take a hard stance, especially with China, Canada, and Mexico. While some conservative economists worry about inflationary pressures from tariffs, Trump may use this strategy to force better trade deals and gain leverage on national security and immigration fronts.
Energy and environmental policy are also ripe for reform. Expect Trump to push back against Biden-era green policies by revisiting the Paris Climate Agreement, expanding domestic oil and gas drilling, and rolling back the stringent emissions standards that have stifled American energy production. This would appeal to his base, which believes in unleashing America’s full energy potential.
On cultural issues, Trump’s stance on abortion is expected to remain firm. He may reimpose the “global gag rule,” which bans foreign organizations receiving U.S. aid from providing abortion services, and could take steps to curb medication abortion domestically. Furthermore, Trump has vowed to crack down on what he calls “woke” culture in schools, particularly critical race theory, and promised to act swiftly to ban transgender athletes from competing in girls’ sports.
For Trump’s supporters, this aggressive agenda represents the long-awaited push for change. They will see these executive orders as fulfilling his promise to drain the swamp, secure the border, and restore American greatness. In contrast, liberals are bracing for a difficult fight, knowing that this time around, Trump’s victory is clear, and his mandate is stronger than ever. The stage is set for an intense clash over the future of America, but for MAGA supporters, the changes can’t come soon enough.
