President-elect Donald Trump is preparing to sign over 100 executive orders on his first day in office. These orders will focus on significant areas such as border security, deportations, and a range of other policy priorities.
Border Security and Immigration
In a private meeting on Capitol Hill, Trump briefed Republican senators on his plans. His top adviser, Stephen Miller, highlighted that border security and immigration enforcement would be among the first actions. As a result, these measures are expected to launch immediately on Inauguration Day, January 20.
“There will be a substantial number,” said Senator John Hoeven, R-N.D., regarding the expected executive orders.
A Broad Range of Actions
In addition to immigration, Trump’s team has prepared a wide array of executive orders. These include proposals on the U.S.-Mexico border, energy development, federal workforce rules, school gender policies, and vaccine mandates. Therefore, these actions are intended to fulfill campaign promises and quickly implement Trump’s administration’s priorities.
Reversing Biden’s Executive Orders
Moreover, senators anticipate that Trump will reverse many of the Biden administration’s executive orders. For instance, the construction of the border wall and the establishment of new immigration detention facilities are part of Trump’s plan. Furthermore, Trump’s team is working with Congress to fund these initiatives with a $100 billion budget.
Focus on Deportations
Another priority for Trump will be to focus on deporting approximately 1 million migrants. These individuals are either recent arrivals, have committed crimes, or have court orders for removal. According to Senator James Lankford, R-Okla., these people are “the low-hanging fruit” and will be prioritized in the first phase.
Cabinet Nominations and Inauguration Day Plans
After taking office, Trump will also sign paperwork for his Cabinet nominees. Many of these nominees are currently undergoing Senate confirmation hearings. Senate Majority Leader John Thune remarked that senators are still waiting for background checks on some of Trump’s picks. “That would be nice,” Thune said. “We’ll see.”
