President-elect of the United States Donald Asset will take office on January 20 and will publish certain orders on the first day of his second term.
In a conversation with NBC News on Saturday, Trump indicated his intention to issue an unprecedented number of executive orders after he is sworn in, immediately after delivering his inaugural address on Monday.
He said that while the exact number of orders remained undetermined, it would set a new record.
When asked if that number would exceed 100, Trump confirmed it would be “at least in that category.”
The new president is expected to issue directives rolling back many policies implemented during the outgoing administration of President Joe Biden.
Trump’s agenda for day one of his new term includes implementing a large-scale deportation initiative.
Speaking to NBC, Trump confirmed that the expulsion of undocumented migrants would “begin very, very quickly.”
“I can’t say which cities because things are evolving. And I don’t think we want to say which city. You’ll see for yourself,” he said in the telephone interview.
Trump had already arrived in Washington before his inauguration, and the Republican billionaire was scheduled to participate in various events and festivities before assuming the presidency. Trump, accompanied by his wife Melania and members of his family, landed at Dulles International Airport and watched fireworks at his golf club in Virginia, near Washington.
What could Trump do on day one?
Immigration and borders
Donald Trump has promised to launch the “largest deportation program in American history” on his first day in office. His new “border czar,” Tom Homan, has proposed a hotline for Americans to report undocumented migrants suspected of committing crimes.
Trump also plans to end policies limiting immigration raids on churches and schools. Any mass deportation program would face logistical challenges and legal opposition from immigration and human rights groups, the BBC reported.
Trump could reinstate his “Remain in Mexico” policy, which has sent about 70,000 asylum seekers back to Mexico while they await their hearings. It also aims to end birthright citizenship, a 150-year-old constitutional right, although eliminating it would require a complex constitutional amendment. The Trump administration may seek to justify closing the southern border on public health grounds using Title 42, and he has expressed plans to complete the border wall he began building during his first mandate.
Price and economy
Trump has promised to impose significant tariffs on imported goods to prioritize American manufacturing. If he imposed customs tariffs during his first term, particularly those on China, he plans to increase them during his second term. His proposal includes a 10% tariff on all imports, 25% on Canadian and Mexican products and 60% on Chinese imports, with executive orders to be signed on day one.
Trump is a strong advocate of cryptocurrencies and his election in 2016 saw the value of Bitcoin increase by 30%. He suggested creating a “Federal Bitcoin Stockpile,” a strategic reserve similar to U.S. gold and oil stocks. The move would aim to make Bitcoin a permanent national asset benefiting all Americans. Crypto enthusiasts are optimistic about this proposal, as well as potential measures to reduce regulatory oversight in the industry.
Forgiveness to the “hostages” of January 6
Trump consistently describes those arrested during the January 6, 2021 Capitol riots as “political prisoners” and “hostages.”
Initially, he had promised immediate pardons upon taking office.
However, his recent statements have become less definitive about the timing and scope of possible pardons for riot defendants.
“Most likely, I will do it very quickly,” Trump said last month on Meet the Press, while indicating that there “might be some exceptions” to his pardon plans.
Additionally, Vice President-elect JD Vance sowed discord among his supporters Sunday by suggesting that pardons should be limited to peaceful protesters, noting that some cases presented “a bit of a gray area.”
Dissolving Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
In recent times, educational institutions and businesses across the United States have implemented policies aimed at supporting women and ethnic minorities.
These “diversity, equity, and inclusion” (DEI) initiatives have drawn opposition from conservative groups and faced opposition from judges. After his election, Trump pledged to eliminate these programs, while large companies like Meta, Walmart, and Amazon began scaling back their related programs.
Through his executive power, Trump could block federal funds from reaching institutions with DEI programs. Additionally, it could limit funding to educational institutions teaching “critical race theory” (CRT).
Trump has consistently opposed what he calls “transgender madness” in education and health care settings, specifically pledging to prevent transgender women from participating in women’s sports competitions.
