Donald Trump Signs Executive Orders on Immigration, Climate, and Free Speech in First Acts as US President

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:21am on 21 Jan 2025,Tuesday International

Donald Trump signed several executive orders on his first day back as president. He pardoned 1,500 supporters of the January 6 Capitol riot, reversed Biden’s climate policies, and withdrew from the Paris climate agreement. He also declared a national emergency over illegal immigration, aiming to send troops to the US-Mexico border. Trump promised to restore free speech and limit government control, while also addressing the cost of living crisis. Other orders included a freeze on federal hiring, withdrawal from the WHO, and measures to boost the US energy sector. Trump’s actions marked a clear shift from Biden's policies.

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