President Trump Takes Executive Actions on Key Campaign Promises

President Donald Trump swiftly implemented executive actions to fulfill numerous campaign pledges across various sectors, including immigration, energy, the military, and the federal workforce.

Immigration

* Declared a national emergency at the southern border, deploying military forces to enhance security.
* Initiated a process to end birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants.
* Suspended refugee resettlement for six months and terminated the "catch and release" policy for asylum seekers.
* Reinstated the "Remain in Mexico" policy, requiring asylum seekers to stay in Mexico while awaiting US court hearings.
* Implemented a sweeping order seeking the deportation of millions of undocumented immigrants.

Energy and Climate

* Invoked emergency powers to boost domestic energy production and rescind climate change policies.
* Opened up more areas for oil and gas exploration, including offshore and in Alaska.
* Ended leasing for large-scale wind farms.
* Removed subsidies for electric vehicles and terminated state emissions waivers that restricted the sale of gasoline-powered cars.
* Withdrew the US from the Paris Agreement on climate change.

Trade and Economy

* Temporarily halted a ban on TikTok, allowing more time for a deal to address national security concerns.
* Directed agencies to review tariff policies and trade relations with China, Canada, and Mexico.
* Established an "External Revenue Service" to collect tariffs, claiming it would generate significant revenue for the US Treasury.

Pardons

* Granted full pardons to individuals involved in the January 6th Capitol storming.

Gender and Culture

* Established a policy recognizing only two sexes, male and female.
* Ended diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts in the federal government.

National Security

* Reinstated service members discharged for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine.
* Withdrew the US from the World Health Organization.

Federal Workforce

* Ordered the elimination of remote work options and directed employees to return to in-person work.
* Imposed a hiring freeze for federal employees, except for those involved in immigration enforcement or national security.
* Paused the issuance or publication of new regulations until reviewed by the administration.