President Donald Trump wasted no time in enacting his agenda, signing 26 executive orders on his first day in office, a stark contrast to past administrations. This move highlights his intent to implement sweeping changes across various policy areas, including immigration, social issues, and environmental regulations. The use of executive orders raises concerns about their expansive nature and potential to circumvent traditional legislative processes.
President Donald Trump holds up a signed executive order regarding cryptocurrency in the Oval Office of the White House, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, in Washington. President Donald Trump tried to make good on his myriad “first day” campaign promises by signing 26 executive orders – nearly three times the number Joe Biden issued on his first day and 26 times the number Trump issued on his first day in 2017, according to a USA Facts.
They aren’t a problem when narrow in scope, but increasingly presidents use them to force major changes – or to prompt a legal challenge that pushes the envelope of their governing authority. Trump’s most far-reaching order this month, a supposed ban on birthright citizenship, was temporarilyby a Ronald Reagan-appointed judge: “This is a blatantly unconstitutional order.” This sets up a long forthcoming legal battle.
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