Donald Trump, transcendent in his presidential role, is set to invigorate his second term with a series of dynamic executive orders and resolutions, earmarking the start of a mammoth metamorphosis. ‘A torrent of transformation, akin to shock and awe’, is what Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., foresees, given the extensive review of the forthcomings actions provided to the Republican Congress members.
With a robust belief in his electoral ‘endorsement’ from the American citizens, Trump aims to surpass a significant milestone of century-spanning executive procedures during the initial stage of his renewed term. The commencement of his second term on Monday as the 47th President of the United States – a day deemed by him as the ‘American liberation day’, is eagerly anticipated.
Stephen Miller, soon to become Trump’s ‘deputy chief of staff for policy’, recently shared, ‘A prolific collection of over 100 executive commands are lined up, beckoning fundamental modifications within the bureaucratic machinery.’ These orders are designed to navigate around Congress, overhauling the policies of former President Joe Biden in areas such as climate control, federal workforce inclusivity, and diversity.
Several of Trump’s resolutions exhibit his commitment towards campaign promises such as reinforcing the southern border security, extending the scale of domestic energy production and redrawing policies regarding transgender Americans. Given the audacious nature of these commands, they are expected to ignite heated debates among Democrats and the political left, however, these objections represent a minority stance that can be easily overlooked.
We could expect legal disputes, particularly in relation to immigration. Despite this, these orders stand as a testament to the president’s strong commitment towards solidifying the citizenship fundamentals and ensuring the nation’s prosperity and security.
Prominent among these actions is Trump’s unwavering emphasis on border security. The President, on his inauguration day, intends to fortify the U.S.-Mexico border, where illegal intrusions have recently plummeted to an all-time low. He plans to reintegrate executive power into the Title 42 authority, allowing swift expulsion of asylum seekers at the border.
Title 42, an exemplary public health emergency legislation, found application under both Trump and Biden regimes during the COVID crisis, to repel illegal border crossers, immigrants, and asylum petitioners. The Biden administration annulled it in 2023, a move that will now be reformed under Trump’s leadership.
A hallmark of Trump’s campaign was his promise to execute comprehensive deportations of illegal immigration, a vow he continues to stand by. Expansion of immigration agent authority and strategic use of the U.S. military are among the tools he would employ to facilitate these bold moves. Unsurprisingly, this proposition, although backed by a majority, has generated resistance from Democrats.
The reinstatement of the U.S.-Mexico border wall construction, a staple of Trump’s first tenure that was discontinued by the Biden administration, sheds light on his unflailing commitment to national security. Resultant of the Trump administration’s determined efforts, around 452 miles of barricades were established during his presidential term, with 40 miles of the wall replacing pre-existing barriers.
Trump has also committed to unveiling new tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China on his first day in office. Only three weeks following his election victory, he proclaimed one of his initial executive actions would involve endorsing all relevant documentation to enforce a 25% tariff on all merchandise originating from Canada and Mexico.
In line with this, Trump plans to introduce an additional 10% tariff to pre-existing tariffs on goods imported from China. These tariffs are a countermeasure adopted in response to massive inflow of people through Mexico and Canada leading to an unprecedented spread of crime and substance abuse.
Reflecting Trump’s ‘drill, baby, drill’ campaign mantra, his administration is expected to unveil myriad executive decisions that promote his pro-oil agenda to augment domestic energy production, notwithstanding existing record-breaking yield levels.
Trump is keen on nullifying Biden’s recent prohibition on offshore drilling in the Atlantic and Pacific shores. He has also voiced his intent to reactivate oil drilling in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, asserting his commitment to domestic energy production.
Trump, and his top advisers, have hinted at a probable executive command directing federal employees to revert to conventional in-person working methodology. This return to normalcy in federal operations underlines Trump’s determination to reestablish regular order within federal employment structures and will greatly enhance productivity.
Trump has made it abundantly clear that he wouldn’t hesitate to dismiss any federal workers who fail to physically return to their workplaces after the inception of his new administration. This echoes a commitment to a functioning, efficient federal machine that places America’s interests at its heart.