What Trump Has Done Since Returning to Power
Donald Trump has hit the ground running in his second term, making sweeping moves through executive orders, pardons, and policy changes. Here’s a snapshot of his major actions so far:
Immigration
Border Security: Declared a national emergency to strengthen the U.S.-Mexico border, revive plans for a border wall, and enforce "Remain in Mexico" policies for asylum seekers.
Birthright Citizenship: Ordered an end to automatic citizenship for children of migrants, triggering legal challenges.
Death Penalty: Reinstated the federal death penalty for crimes committed by undocumented immigrants, particularly against law enforcement.
Immigration Policies: Suspended the refugee resettlement program and shut down sponsorship initiatives for migrants from specific countries.
Climate and Energy
Paris Agreement Withdrawal: Signed off on leaving the climate pact for the second time, promising a return to fossil fuels with policies like "drill, baby, drill."
Green New Deal Halt: Stopped funding for green initiatives and infrastructure laws, ending support for wind farms and electric vehicle mandates.
Diversity and Gender
Transgender Policies: Limited recognition to male and female sexes, impacting government policies, documents, and funding.
DEI Programs: Eliminated all federal diversity, equity, and inclusion offices, calling them "radical and wasteful."
Pardons and Legal Actions
Capitol Rioters: Pardoned nearly 1,600 individuals involved in the January 6 riot and commuted sentences for members of groups like the Proud Boys.
Activists: Granted pardons to 23 anti-abortion protesters and Ross Ulbricht, the creator of the dark web marketplace Silk Road.
Government Reforms
Efficiency Department: Created the Department of Government Efficiency (Doge), reportedly to be led by Elon Musk.
Workforce Policies: Instituted a federal hiring freeze and mandated in-office work for federal employees.
Censorship and Prosecution: Directed investigations into alleged government censorship and political weaponization during the Biden administration.
Other Notable Actions
JFK and MLK Files: Approved the potential release of files related to the assassinations of John F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr.
Cryptocurrency Support: Signed an executive order to bolster cryptocurrencies.
TikTok Decision: Delayed implementation of a TikTok ban, leaving the app's fate uncertain.
Trump’s bold moves have sparked controversy and legal battles, setting a contentious tone for his new term.
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