Two Sources Reveal Over 200 Orders and Directives Could Be Issued
Washington: US President Donald Trump announced on Monday his intention to issue a series of executive orders and directives aimed at swiftly shaping the agenda of his administration, focusing on key issues from energy policy to immigration.
Two sources familiar with the plans indicated that over 200 such orders and directives could be released in an effort internally known as “shock-and-awe.”
Here is what we know about the executive orders so far:
Immigration
In an inaugural address shortly after being sworn in for a second term in the White House, Trump said he would declare illegal immigration a national emergency, send troops to the US-Mexico border, and reinstate his “remain in Mexico” policy.
He also said he would seek to stop all illegal entries and detain all migrants caught crossing illegally, with potential deportations included.
Trump will issue a sweeping proclamation aimed at blocking access for all asylum seekers at the Mexico border, an incoming Trump administration official said. He will also issue an order to end birthright citizenship for children born in the US whose parents lack legal immigration status.
Energy
Trump said he would immediately declare a national energy emergency, pledging to fill up strategic oil reserves and export US energy worldwide.
“We will be a rich nation again, and it is that liquid gold under our feet that will help to do it,” he said.
Trump, who campaigned on the promise to “drill, baby, drill,” will also sign an executive order focused on Alaska, which is critical to US national security and could allow exports of liquefied natural gas to other parts of the US and its allies.
Tariffs
Trump said on Monday he would impose tariffs and taxes on other countries to enrich Americans, promising an overhaul of the trade system.
Transgender Rights
Trump stated his policy would recognize only two genders, male and female. He vowed to sign an executive order ending transgender rights in the US military and schools.
Pardons
Trump also said he would immediately take action to issue pardons for some of the hundreds of individuals convicted or charged in connection with the January 6, 2021, Capitol assault by his supporters.
