Are you tracking? It’s been a whirlwind of an EO storm so far… here are a few details! https://www.whitehouse.gov/
Cryptocurrency Support: Trump issued an executive order to support the growth of the cryptocurrency industry. This includes creating a working group on digital assets to develop regulatory proposals and considering the establishment of a national cryptocurrency stockpile. He also reversed previous administration policies that were seen as stifling crypto innovation and banned the creation of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the U.S.
Declassification of JFK, RFK, and MLK Assassination Files: Trump signed an executive order for the declassification and release of files related to the assassinations of John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, and Martin Luther King Jr. This action aims to reveal information that has been long withheld, addressing decades of speculation and conspiracy theories. The order requires agencies to prepare plans for the full release of these records.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs: Trump signed an executive order to shut down federal offices overseeing diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.
Silk Road Pardon: He pardoned a man convicted of operating Silk Road, a dark web marketplace.
Artificial Intelligence Plan: Launched a $500 billion plan for AI development.
Border Security: Declared a national emergency to fund border wall construction and ordered military assistance to seal the borders.
Immigration Policies: Reinstated the “Remain in Mexico” policy, ended “catch and release,” and designated drug cartels and international gangs as foreign terrorist organizations. He also ordered the suspension of a sponsorship initiative for migrants from certain countries.
Federal Death Penalty: Reinstated the federal death penalty for certain crimes.
Return to Office Work: Required all federal employees to work from their office, ending remote work opportunities.
Immigration Enforcement: Directed federal prosecutors to focus on enacting his immigration policies, potentially charging state or local officials who impede these efforts.
Withdrawal from Paris Climate Agreement: Trump withdrew the U.S. from the Paris Climate Accord, citing it as unfair to American businesses while allowing other countries like China to pollute with impunity.
Withdrawal from WHO: Trump signed an order to remove the U.S. from the World Health Organization.
Two Genders Policy: Established that official U.S. policy recognizes only two genders, male and female, based on biological reality.
TikTok: Trump issued an order temporarily delaying the enforcement of a federal ban on TikTok for at least 75 days to allow his administration to review the situation.
Jan 6 Pardons: He issued pardons for over 1,500 individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol riot, effectively undoing related convictions.
Illegal Immigration: Several EOs focused on immigration, including declaring a national emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border to deploy troops, ending “catch and release,” reinstating the “Remain in Mexico” policy, and ending asylum for illegal border crossers.
End Birthright Citizenship: An attempt was made to end birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants, though this faces legal challenges.
Gulf of Mexico: Trump ordered the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America.”
Death Penalty: An order was signed reinstating the federal death penalty, particularly targeting crimes involving the murder of law enforcement officers and capital crimes by undocumented immigrants.
Suspended All US Foreign Assistance Programs for 90 Days: This was to review whether these programs align with his administration’s agenda.
Energy-related: Trump signed several EOs to boost domestic energy production, including declaring an energy emergency, withdrawing from the Paris Climate Accord, and reviewing policies that burden energy development.
Cabinet-Related: Eight EOs were related to cabinet appointments and operations.
Weakening Bureaucratic Power: Six EOs aimed at reducing the power of what Trump described as the “bureaucratic swamp.”
Common Sense: Ten EOs were described as common sense measures, though specifics aren’t provided in the sources.
Other: Eight EOs were categorized as “other-related,” indicating a broad range of topics not specifically detailed here.
