Trump likely to sign 100 executive orders on day one: What President-elect will do on his first day of his second term

US President-elect Donald

Trump

will take office on January 20 and will issue some of the orders on his first day in his second term of the office.
In a conversation with NBC News on Saturday, Trump indicated his intention to issue an unprecedented number of executive orders following his oath of office, starting immediately after delivering his inaugural address on Monday.
He stated that whilst the exact number of orders remained undetermined, it would set a new record.
When questioned about whether it would surpass 100, Trump confirmed it would "at least in that category."

The incoming president is anticipated to issue directives reversing numerous policies implemented during President Joe Biden's outgoing administration.
Trump's first-day agenda for his new term includes implementing a large-scale deportation initiative.
Speaking to NBC, Trump confirmed the removal of undocumented migrants would "begin very, very quickly."
"I can't say which cities because things are evolving. And I don't think we want to say what city. You'll see it firsthand," he stated during the telephone interview.
Trump had already arrived in Washington before his inauguration, with the Republican billionaire scheduled to participate in various events and festivities prior to assuming the presidency. Trump, accompanied by his wife Melania and family members, landed at Dulles International Airport and watched a fireworks display at his Virginia golf club near Washington.

What Trump might do on Day 1?

Immigration and borders

Donald Trump has promised to launch the "largest deportation program in American history" beginning on his first day in office. His incoming "border czar," Tom Homan, has proposed a hotline for Americans to report undocumented migrants suspected of committing crimes.
Trump also plans to end policies that limit immigration raids in churches and schools. Any mass deportation program would face logistical challenges and legal opposition from immigration and human rights groups, BBC reported.

Trump may reinstate his "Remain in Mexico" policy, which sent around 70,000 asylum seekers back to Mexico while awaiting hearings. He also aims to end birthright citizenship, a 150-year-old constitutional right, although eliminating it would require a complex constitutional amendment. Trump's administration may seek to justify closing the southern border under public health grounds using Title 42, and he has expressed intentions to complete the border wall he began building during his first term.

Tariff and economy

Trump has promised to implement significant tariffs on imported goods to prioritize American manufacturing. While he imposed tariffs during his first term, including those on China, he plans to escalate them in his second term. His proposal includes a 10% tariff on all imports, 25% on Canadian and Mexican goods, and 60% on Chinese imports, with executive orders to be signed on day one.
Trump has been a strong advocate for cryptocurrency, and his election in 2016 saw Bitcoin’s value surge by 30%. He has suggested creating a federal "Bitcoin stockpile," a strategic reserve similar to the US stockpiles of gold and oil. This move would aim to make Bitcoin a permanent national asset benefiting all Americans. Crypto enthusiasts are optimistic about this proposal, as well as potential moves to reduce regulatory oversight in the industry.

Pardon January 6 'hostages'

Trump consistently describes the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot arrestees as "political prisoners" and "hostages".
Initially, he pledged immediate pardons upon assuming office.
However, his recent statements have become less definitive regarding both the timing and scope of potential pardons for riot defendants.
"Most likely, I'll do it very quickly," Trump stated on Meet the Press last month, whilst indicating there "may be some exceptions" to his pardon plans.

Furthermore, Vice President-elect JD Vance caused discord amongst supporters on Sunday by suggesting pardons should be limited to peaceful demonstrators, noting certain cases presented "a bit of grey area".

Dissolve Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

In recent times, educational institutions and companies throughout the United States have implemented policies aimed at backing women and ethnic minorities.
These "diversity, equity and inclusion" (DEI) initiatives have sparked opposition from conservative groups and encountered judicial opposition. Following his election, Trump has vowed to eliminate these programmes, whilst major firms including Meta, Walmart and Amazon have started reducing their related schemes.
Through executive authority, Trump could prevent federal funds from reaching institutions with DEI programmes. Additionally, he could restrict funding to educational establishments teaching "critical race theory" (CRT).
Trump has consistently opposed what he terms "transgender lunacy" in educational and healthcare settings, specifically pledging to prevent transgender women from participating in women's athletic competitions.