The First 100 Hours: Historic Action to Kick Off America’s Golden Age
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January 24, 2025
Summary
Summary of Executive Actions by President Trump in First 100 Hours
Purpose
The executive orders and actions undertaken by President Trump during the first few days of his second term aim to fulfill campaign promises related to economic growth, immigration control, energy production, and government reforms.
Actions Taken
Executive Orders: President Trump signed numerous executive orders, reportedly more than any previous president in their first day, addressing various policy areas.
Economic Investments:
Secured over $1 trillion in new investments.
$500 billion commitment from private sector for a large AI infrastructure project.
Commitment from Saudi Arabia for $600 billion in investments over four years.
Revitalization of domestic manufacturing, with Stellantis announcing new production plans in the U.S.
Immigration Policy:
Significant reduction in illegal border crossings reported.
ICE conducted mass arrests of individuals with criminal records.
Rescinded the CBP One app which facilitated crossings for over one million immigrants.
Classifying drug cartels as terrorist organizations and reinstating strict language regarding illegal immigration.
Merit-Based Government Hiring:
Executive orders ended certain affirmative action guidelines and reinstated merit-based hiring practices across federal agencies.
Employees directed back to the office, ending remote work mandates.
Energy Policies:
Declared a National Energy Emergency aimed at deregulating and enhancing U.S. energy production.
Rescinded multiple regulations from the previous administration, including those affecting oil and gas production.
Withdrawn from the Paris Climate Agreement and paused new wind farm permits.
Expected Impact
- Economic Growth: Expected acceleration in job creation and investments, particularly in technology and manufacturing sectors.
- Immigration Control: Anticipation of a more stringent enforcement of immigration laws and a reduction in illegal crossings.
- Government Efficiency: Aiming for improved government operations through merit-based systems and reduced regulation.
- Energy Independence: Efforts to bolster U.S. energy production are expected to lead to lower consumer prices and a stronger economy.
This summary encapsulates the key elements of the executive actions taken in the initial period of President Trump's second administration, detailing objectives, immediate actions, and projected outcomes without partisanship.