Trump to Sign Historic Executive Orders Shifting US Priorities

President Donald Trump is expected to sign between 50 and 100 executive orders on his first day in office, marking a decisive shift in the administration's priorities and reversing key achievements of his predecessor, Joe Biden. Trump’s orders are anticipated to focus on economic policies aimed at reducing inflation, boosting energy production, tightening border security, and rolling back regulatory frameworks.

Should he follow through with these plans, Trump could surpass the historical record for the most executive orders signed in a single year, currently held at 100 by former President Harry Truman in 1952. 

On immigration, Trump declared a national emergency at the US-Mexico border, designate criminal cartels as terrorist organizations, and terminate birthright citizenship for children born to undocumented parents. He also plans to reinstate the "Remain in Mexico" policy, which would require asylum seekers to await their US immigration hearings in Mexico. Additional measures are expected to include suspending refugee resettlement, halting asylum processing, and implementing stricter border controls. Furthermore, Trump aims to enhance vetting and screening procedures, take steps to "protect American citizens against invasion," and restore the death penalty for the murder of law enforcement officers and other capital crimes committed by undocumented immigrants. 

While some of these initiatives may take longer to fully implement, the breadth and scale of Trump's plans signal a departure from the executive actions of recent administrations. According to CNN experts, immigration enforcement operations are expected to commence immediately in major metropolitan areas.

In addition, Trump signed an executive order affirming the recognition of two biologically distinct sexes, male and female, and to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion programs within the federal government.

On energy policy, Trump’s administration is poised to reverse many of the initiatives set forth by the Biden administration, including withdrawal from the Paris climate accords, easing restrictions on fossil fuel exploration, and resuming drilling on federal lands. He is also anticipated to declare a national energy emergency, which would facilitate the reduction of regulatory burdens on the energy sector, with an additional focus on unlocking resources in Alaska. Officials have indicated that this energy emergency will provide the legal framework to enhance job creation, stimulate economic growth, and bolster national security through increased production of coal and natural resources.