President-elect Donald Trump is gearing up to swiftly address numerous campaign policy priorities through executive actions once he assumes office. Trump has indicated a wide range of executive actions he intends to take immediately after his inauguration, with his top advisers and allies working diligently to draft options in recent months.
Trump and his team have indicated that they could issue up to 100 executive orders or related unilateral actions on his first day in office, many of which are aimed at reversing or eliminating executive orders put in place by the previous administration.
Stephen Miller, Trump’s incoming deputy chief of staff for policy, provided a preview of these actions during a call with senior congressional Republicans. The call served as a high-level overview of what lawmakers can anticipate, with more detailed information expected to be shared with Capitol Hill allies soon.
Miller confirmed plans for a comprehensive set of immigration actions, including Trump's intention to declare a national emergency at the border to access funding from the Defense Department. Additionally, Trump will declare a national emergency in the energy sector, targeting domestic energy production, industries, permitting rules, and related lands.
The federal government and its operations will also be a key focus during the initial hours of Trump’s term, with actions outlined by Miller including an executive order known as Schedule F. This order aims to limit or eliminate job protections for federal workers. A similar executive order was signed by Trump before the 2020 election but was later rescinded by President Biden.
As Trump prepares to take office, his administration is poised to implement a series of significant policy changes through executive actions, signaling a proactive approach to fulfilling his campaign promises.
