Trump Plans Major Policy Changes with Over 25 Executive Orders on First Day

President-elect Donald Trump is preparing to implement more than 25 executive orders on January 20, 2025, as he begins his second term in office. The sweeping actions are aimed at reshaping U.S. policy on immigration, energy, and other key issues, signaling an ambitious agenda from the outset.

A Bold Start

Two sources familiar with the plans revealed that Trump is determined to make a "big splash" with his Day One orders, marking a dramatic contrast to the handful of actions he took on his first day in 2017. The initiative is coordinated by Stephen Miller, a long-time Trump adviser, with input from conservative think tanks such as the America First Policy Institute and the Heritage Foundation.

Key Focus Areas

1. Immigration Policies

   • Orders to roll back what Trump views as President Biden’s “permissive” border policies.
   • Expanded authority for immigration officers to arrest individuals without criminal records.
   • Restarting construction of the U.S.-Mexico border wall and deploying additional troops to the border.
   • Executive action to challenge birthright citizenship.

2. Energy Independence

   • Increased focus on energy production with directives to expand drilling and fracking activities, reflecting Trump’s campaign promises to “drill, baby, drill” and “frack, frack, frack.”

3. Cultural and Education Policies

   • Plans to strip federal funds from schools teaching critical race theory.
   • Reversing anti-discrimination protections for transgender students.
   • Halting diversity training programs for federal contractors.

4. Merit-Based Hiring

   • A potential order to assess hiring practices at federal agencies, ensuring decisions are based on merit rather than race or gender.

Executive Power in Action

Trump’s team acknowledges the logistical challenges of coordinating these actions among federal agencies, which could delay some initiatives. However, the president-elect is prepared for legal challenges to his more controversial orders, such as the attempt to end birthright citizenship.

Strategic Planning

Draft orders are being developed in multiple locations, including Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate and Washington-based think tanks. The first wave of directives is expected to be followed by additional orders in the weeks after the inauguration.

What’s Next?

Trump’s aggressive use of executive power aims to solidify his campaign promises while bypassing the slower legislative process. While some measures will face legal and political hurdles, the planned actions reflect a decisive effort to reshape U.S. policy and governance within hours of taking office.

As the nation prepares for Trump’s second term, the extent of these changes will depend on judicial reviews, agency coordination, and public response.