Trump plans aggressive Executive actions starting on day one of Presidency

President-elect Donald Trump is preparing to implement over 100 executive orders immediately after taking office on January 20, signaling an aggressive push to fulfill his campaign promises on border security, immigration, and other key policies.

During a private meeting with Republican senators on Capitol Hill, Trump outlined his plans for swift action. His senior adviser, Stephen Miller, provided details about the administration’s early priorities, which include border security and immigration enforcement measures. GOP senators have described the scale of the planned actions as unprecedented in modern U.S. politics.

Key Policy Priorities

Trump’s team is preparing a range of executive orders addressing:

• Border Security: Completion of the U.S.-Mexico border wall and the establishment of immigration detention facilities.
• Immigration Enforcement: Reinstating measures requiring migrants to remain in Mexico or other countries while their claims are processed, as well as large-scale deportations targeting individuals recently convicted of crimes or deemed ineligible to stay in the U.S.
• Energy Policies: Promoting domestic energy development and revisiting federal workforce regulations.
• Social Issues: Revising school gender policies and vaccine mandates.

Senator John Hoeven, R-N.D., confirmed the breadth of the proposed actions, while Senator James Lankford, R-Okla., emphasized the initial focus on deporting over one million migrants who recently entered the country and are ineligible to remain.

Republican senators expect Trump to dismantle many of President Biden’s executive orders, replacing them with policies reminiscent of Trump’s first term. The administration is also working with Congress to allocate funding for these initiatives, potentially totaling $100 billion through budget reconciliation legislation.

While Trump joked during his campaign about signing executive orders from a “tiny desk” on Inauguration Day, he is expected to begin formalizing his administration’s agenda shortly after taking the oath of office. This includes signing paperwork for Cabinet nominations, many of which are scheduled for Senate confirmation hearings in the coming week.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune expressed optimism about the process but noted that final approvals for Trump’s Cabinet picks are still pending background checks and paperwork.

The incoming Trump administration’s aggressive executive action plan underscores its intention to quickly shape policy and set a new direction for the country.