Day 1: Donald Trump is set to be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on Monday, January 20, in Washington, D.C., with global attention on his campaign promises, several of which he has pledged to fulfill on his first day in office.
Some of these promises could be implemented through executive orders, which Trump is expected to use. Others would require collaboration with Congress or even constitutional amendments.
Here are the key promises Trump made during his campaign for immediate action:
Immigration: Trump has vowed to initiate the largest deportation in U.S. history, targeting all undocumented individuals. He also plans to shut down the border to end illegal immigration.
Birthright Citizenship: He has proposed ending automatic citizenship for children born in the U.S. to non-citizen parents, a move that would require significant legal and constitutional changes.
Pardons: Trump intends to issue pardons for individuals convicted or charged in connection with the January 6, 2021, Capitol riots, an action he can take through an executive order.
Tariffs: He aims to impose a 25% tariff on all imports from Mexico and Canada and add a 10% tariff on Chinese goods, potentially reviving trade tensions. These changes could be enacted through executive orders.
NATO and the Russia-Ukraine War: Trump has repeatedly claimed he will end the Russia-Ukraine conflict, though achieving this would be far more complex than issuing an executive order. His stance could undermine Ukraine’s aspirations to join NATO.
Electric Vehicles (EV): He plans to end what he describes as the “electric vehicle mandate,” though such a mandate does not officially exist. Instead, he might attempt to roll back fuel economy and tailpipe pollution standards set during the Biden administration, which encourage EV adoption.
Energy Policy: Trump has pledged to declare a national energy emergency to expedite approvals for drilling, pipelines, refineries, power plants, and reactors.
Federal Funding for Schools: He has promised to cut federal funding to schools promoting “critical race theory, transgender policies, and other contentious content.” He also plans to withhold funds from schools enforcing vaccine or mask mandates.
“Deep State” Reforms: Trump aims to dismantle the so-called “deep state” by reclassifying many civil servants as political appointees who can be dismissed at will. He plans to reinstate his 2020 Schedule F order, which was rescinded by President Biden.
These promises highlight a mix of immediate actions and longer-term goals, with varying levels of feasibility depending on legal, political, and procedural constraints.
