Trump’s Day 1 Blitz: 18 Major Changes Already Taking Effect

President Donald Trump has hit the ground running, implementing 18 significant changes within hours of his inauguration on January 20, 2025. Here’s a rundown of the actions taken:

• Ends Birthright Citizenship for Children of Undocumented Immigrants: Trump has issued an executive order aiming to end automatic citizenship for children born to undocumented immigrants, a move set to face legal scrutiny.
• Revocation of 80 Biden Policies: In his first few hours, Trump has signed orders to undo key Biden administration policies across climate, diversity, and immigration.
• Border Wall Construction Restarts: Trump has allocated funds and declared a national emergency to resume building the U.S.-Mexico border wall.
• Mass Deportation Plan Initiated: Utilizing historical legislation, Trump has launched what he claims will be the largest deportation operation, involving military support.
• National Energy Emergency: To boost oil and gas production, Trump has declared an energy emergency, aiming to cut red tape around drilling.
• U.S. Withdraws from Paris Climate Accord: Trump has officially withdrawn from the Paris Agreement, reversing the U.S. commitment to global climate goals.
• Pardons for January 6 Rioters: Trump has pardoned or commuted sentences for over 1,500 individuals involved in the Capitol riot, describing them as “political prisoners.”
• Federal Hiring Freeze: An executive order has been signed to freeze hiring across federal agencies, with exceptions for critical roles.
• Federal Workers Back to Office: Trump has mandated all federal employees return to in-person work, ending remote work policies.
• Gender Policy Shifted: A new executive order recognizes only two genders in federal policy, impacting various federal guidelines and rights.
• TikTok Ban Delayed: Trump has delayed the enforcement of the TikTok ban for 75 days to allow for further review or negotiation.
• Funding Cut for UNRWA: U.S. financial support to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees has been halted.
• Reinstatement of “Remain in Mexico” Policy: Asylum seekers are once again required to wait in Mexico for their U.S. court dates.
• Military to Border: Troops have been deployed to aid in border security operations.
• End of Federal DEI Programs: Trump has terminated all Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives in federal agencies.
• Alaska’s Resource Development: New orders have opened up Alaskan lands for more aggressive oil, gas, and mineral exploration.
• Dismantling of Green New Deal Policies: Trump has started rolling back environmental policies aimed at reducing carbon footprints.
• Senate Bill on Immigration Detention: Awaiting Trump’s signature, this legislation mandates detention for undocumented immigrants accused of certain crimes.

These actions demonstrate Trump’s intent to swiftly alter the course set by the previous administration, focusing on immigration control, energy independence, and deregulation. However, they also set the stage for potential legal battles and widespread public debate.