Trump's Executive Orders:Highlights of His Major Actions
Immigration
Trump ordered the deportation of anyone living in the U.S. illegally, ended a program that let migrants schedule appointments with Customs and Border Protection,
TikTok
Following through on his promise, Trump signed an order that instructs the Justice Department not to enforce TikTok ban for 75 days
DOGE
Trump created the Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk, to find ways to reduce government spending.
DEI
Calling diversity, equity, and inclusion programs “illegal and immoral,” one order ended all federal DEI programs,
Renaming landforms
Trump hasn’t put tariffs in place yet, but ordered federal agencies to review trade practices, including the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, and consider creating a new “External Revenue Service” to collect tariffs.
Energy
Trump pulled the U.S. out of the Paris Climate Agreement to reduce emissions, declared a “national energy emergency”
Federal employees
Trump froze federal hiring and ended remote work, which might face resistance due to union agreements with federal workers
World Health Organization
Trump pulled the U.S. out of the United Nations health agency, blaming its handling of the Covid-19 pandemic