Tue Jan 21 06:28:31 UTC 2025: ## Trump Unleashes Wave of Executive Orders on Second Inauguration Day

**Washington D.C.** – In a flurry of activity on his second inauguration day, President Donald Trump signed a record number of executive orders, reversing many policies enacted by the Biden administration. In speeches delivered before and after the presidential parade, Trump announced over 80 executive orders focusing on border security, energy, and social issues.

Key actions taken include:

* **National Emergency at the Southern Border:** Trump declared a national emergency, promising to halt illegal immigration, deport millions of “criminal aliens,” and deploy troops to the border.
* **Reversal of Environmental Regulations:** The President signed orders aimed at boosting fossil fuel production, lifting restrictions on mining, and withdrawing from the Paris Climate Accord. He declared a “national energy emergency.”
* **End to Remote Work:** Federal employees were ordered to return to in-person work.
* **Restriction on Immigration:** Several executive orders targeted immigration policies.
* **”Freedom of Speech” Executive Order:** The administration claimed this order aims to combat what they see as censorship by social media companies.
* **Gender Policy:** A new policy recognizing only two genders, male and female, was implemented.
* **Gulf of Mexico Renamed:** The Gulf of Mexico was renamed the Gulf of America.
* **End to EV Green Policy:** The administration ended the Green Policy regarding electric vehicles.
* **Pardons for January 6th Rioters:** President Trump pardoned over 1,500 individuals involved in the January 6th Capitol riot.
* **Combating Inflation:** An executive order empowers administration officials to take measures to reduce inflation.

Trump’s actions were met with cheers from a large crowd. The White House stated that these measures aim to restore what it calls “American values” and reverse what it deems harmful policies of the previous administration. The swift and sweeping nature of these executive orders is expected to spark significant political debate and legal challenges.

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