Donald Trump Signs Series of Controversial Executive Orders After Taking Oath as US President, Check the full list

Donald Trump, upon assuming office as the 47th President of the United States, signed a sweeping array of executive orders, marking a controversial start to his presidency. The orders address a broad spectrum of policies, from public health and climate change to immigration and energy production, signaling a sharp departure from the policies of the previous administration.

Key Executive Orders Signed by President Trump

1. Withdrawal from the World Health Organisation (WHO): President Trump signed an order officially withdrawing the United States from the World Health Organisation (WHO). He criticized the health body for being unfairly funded by the US compared to China.

2. Ending Work-from-Home for Federal Employees: Trump issued an executive order requiring federal employees to return to full-time, in-office work. The work-from-home model, which gained prominence during the Covid-19 pandemic, will now be phased out.

3. Exit from the Paris Climate Agreement: Reiterating a move he made during his first term, Trump signed an order withdrawing the United States from the Paris climate accord, citing economic burdens on the nation as a key reason.

4. Strict Immigration Policies: President Trump announced stringent new immigration measures, including the deployment of troops to the US-Mexico border and a declaration of a national emergency at the southern border. He also initiated steps to end birthright citizenship.

5. Pardons for January 6 Rioters: In a highly controversial move, Trump granted pardons to 1,500 individuals involved in the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol. The riot, aimed at overturning the 2020 presidential election results, has remained a contentious topic in American politics.

6. Reversal of Diversity and LGBTQ Programs: Trump repealed executive orders that promoted diversity programs and LGBTQ equality, stating that the US government will officially recognize only two genders: male and female.

7. National Energy Emergency: Declaring a "national energy emergency," Trump signed an order aimed at significantly expanding domestic drilling operations. The goal, according to the president, is to position the United States as a global energy exporter.

8. TikTok Enforcement Delay: Trump ordered a 75-day pause on the enforcement of a law that would effectively ban TikTok. He also suggested a potential partnership with the app’s Chinese parent company.

9. Revocation of Sanctions on Israeli Settlers: Trump revoked sanctions imposed by the previous administration on Israeli settlers accused of human rights abuses in the occupied West Bank. This move reverses an unprecedented action by former President Joe Biden.

10. Cuba Removed from Terrorism Blacklist: President Trump reversed a recent decision by the Biden administration, removing Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism.

Political Reactions and Implications

The executive orders have drawn widespread criticism from Democrats and human rights advocates while being praised by Trump’s conservative base. The controversial nature of these orders is expected to deepen partisan divides and spark legal challenges in the months ahead.