Donald Trump takes office as 47th US President, signs sweeping executive orders

Donald Trump’s executive actions on day one

Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States inside the US Capitol Rotunda on January 20, 2025. The ceremony moved indoors due to severe weather, marking the beginning of Trump’s second term. Vice President J D Vance was also sworn in during the event.

Inaugural address and immediate actions

In his inaugural speech, Trump declared, “The golden age of America begins right now,” emphasizing his plans to push the limits of executive power, address trade imbalances, and prioritize American workers and families. Immediately following his oath, he signed 80 executive orders, aimed primarily at reversing Biden-era policies.

Key executive orders signed

Reversal of Biden’s executive actions

Trump annulled 78 executive actions enacted by the Biden administration, calling them “destructive” and “radical.”

Return to in-person federal work

Trump ended work-from-home arrangements for federal employees, a policy initiated during the COVID-19 pandemic. Heads of federal agencies were directed to terminate remote work arrangements promptly.

Federal hiring freeze

A freeze on federal hiring was imposed, with exceptions for roles related to national security, public safety, and the military.

Free speech protections

Trump issued directives to prevent government censorship of speech, targeting perceived overreach in moderating online content.

Withdrawal from the WHO

Trump announced that the US would exit the World Health Organization, citing its mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic and unfair financial burdens on the country.

Trade tariffs

Trump proposed 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada, citing their failure to address illegal immigration and drug trafficking, including fentanyl. He hinted at additional tariffs on Chinese imports, emphasizing the need to protect American workers.

Only two genders policy

Trump repealed numerous executive orders promoting LGBTQ equality and issued new ones decreeing only two genders and ending government diversity programs, definitively breaking with what he decries as “woke” culture.

Early inaugural festivities

The inauguration festivities began Sunday with pre-inaugural events involving Trump’s family and allies. Trump concluded the celebrations with a campaign-style rally at Capitol One Arena in Washington, where he vowed swift presidential actions to end “American decline.”

Earlier, Trump attended a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery to honor fallen soldiers.

Impact of early actions

The executive orders signed by Trump on his first day aim to reshape US domestic and foreign policy. Notable actions include:

• The overhaul of trade policies to protect American jobs.
• A freeze on federal hiring to reduce government size.
• Withdrawal from international agreements like the WHO and Paris Climate Treaty.

Trump’s inauguration and immediate policy actions underscore his intent to deliver on campaign promises and reshape the American political landscape in his second term. His policies, particularly tariffs and international withdrawals, will likely spark debate domestically and globally as the administration progresses.

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