Donald Trump is back in the White House, and let’s just say he’s not wasting any time reminding America what a “bull in a china shop” presidency looks like. If you thought his first term was a whirlwind, buckle up, because his second term has kicked off with an avalanche of executive orders—78 Biden-era reversals and over 200 directives all in a single night. Yes, a single night. Love him or hate him, you’ve got to admit: Trump knows how to make a grand entrance.
First on the list? A sweeping regulatory freeze, a federal hiring freeze, and a big fat memo telling all those remote-working bureaucrats to get back to the office. Goodbye Zoom meetings, hello in-person accountability. This wasn’t just a logistical move; it was a full-on message: we’re done with the Biden-era “let’s mail it in from home” vibe. And then there’s the inflation directive, which Trump claims will bring “all hands on deck” to tackle skyrocketing prices. Bold words, but let’s face it—when you inherit a nation where eggs cost as much as steak, you’ve got your work cut out for you.
Energy policy got the Trump treatment, too. First up, a dramatic withdrawal from the Paris climate treaty. Because what’s more on-brand for Trump than saying “thanks but no thanks” to global virtue signaling? Declaring a national energy emergency, he flipped the switch back to American oil and gas production, scrapping Biden’s green agenda like yesterday’s leftovers. It’s all part of his push for energy independence, which, depending on your perspective, is either a masterstroke of pragmatism or an environmentalist’s nightmare.
There has never been anything like it – signing Executive Orders in front of the people who voted him into office. Unbelievable. And then Trump threw the pens into the crowd. When Trump said he was putting government back into the hands of the people, he appears to have meant it. pic.twitter.com/tlWkL6Pqfm
— Lara Logan (@laralogan) January 20, 2025
But let’s not forget the pièce de résistance: immigration policy. Trump’s “Remain in Mexico” program is back, “Catch and Release” is out, and construction on the border wall is set to resume faster than you can say, “Build the wall.” Oh, and in case anyone thought he was easing up, he just declared birthright citizenship a thing of the past for children of non-citizens. If you thought legal battles were a headache during his first term, get ready for round two.
On foreign policy, Trump went all in. Goodbye to the World Health Organization (again), Cuba’s back on the naughty list as a state sponsor of terrorism, and the TikTok ban is delayed, probably to make space on the docket for, well, everything else. Meanwhile, he’s axed federal DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) initiatives across the board, calling them bloated and unnecessary. Whether you see this as “cutting the woke fat” or just axing progress, it’s hard to miss the dramatic shift back to the old school.
And then there are the pardons. Oh, the pardons. In a move that left even some of his staunchest allies scratching their heads, Trump issued over 1,500 pardons and commutations, many tied to the January 6 Capitol riot. It’s a signal as loud as a bullhorn: Trump’s loyalty to his base remains as rock-solid as ever.
Social issues also saw the Trump treatment, with executive orders rolling back federal recognition of more than two genders and restricting protections for transgender Americans. He’s made it clear—policies that allow for “X” gender markers or transgender students accessing gender-affirming facilities aren’t in his playbook. Supporters are calling this a victory for traditional values, while critics are lighting up social media with outrage.
Trump’s first day back in the Oval Office is proof that he’s playing by his own rules, doubling down on his vision of America—whether the Left likes it or not. Sure, legal challenges are coming (no surprises there), but for Trump supporters, this isn’t a bug—it’s a feature. In their eyes, this is Trump reclaiming the America they felt was slipping away under Biden.
AMERICA IS BACK. 🇺🇸
Every single day I will be fighting for you with every breath in my body. I will not rest until we have delivered the strong, safe and prosperous America that our children deserve and that you deserve. This will truly be the golden age of America. pic.twitter.com/cCuSV8Q44Z
— President Donald J. Trump (@POTUS) January 20, 2025
One thing’s for sure: this second term is already shaping up to be as unpredictable, polarizing, and headline-grabbing as the first. The drama is far from over, folks. Stay tuned.