By Rocky Mountain Voice Staff
Since returning to office, President Donald Trump has signed a sweeping array of executive orders, setting the tone for his administration’s priorities and charting a course for significant policy shifts. Here’s a breakdown of the key actions organized into their respective areas:
Appointments and Personnel
President Trump wasted no time assembling his leadership team, announcing cabinet, sub-cabinet, and acting cabinet-level appointments, along with designating chairmen and acting chairmen for critical roles. Additionally, nominations for key positions were transmitted to the Senate, ensuring rapid action on his agenda.
- President Trump Announces Cabinet and Cabinet-Level Appointments
- President Trump Announces Sub-Cabinet Appointments
- President Trump Announces Acting Cabinet and Cabinet-Level Positions
- President Trump Designates Chairmen and Acting Chairmen
- Nominations Transmitted to the Senate
Government Efficiency and Accountability
The President launched efforts to reform the federal government, focusing on eliminating waste, restoring accountability, and ending bureaucratic overreach. Key actions include rescinding harmful executive orders, freezing federal hiring, and implementing a regulatory freeze pending review. Trump also established the Department of Government Efficiency to streamline operations and improve oversight. His administration ended wasteful DEI programs, restored merit-based hiring practices, and called for a return to names that honor American heritage.
- Initial Rescissions Of Harmful Executive Orders And Actions
- Restoring Accountability To Policy-Influencing Positions Within the Federal Workforce
- Ending The Weaponization Of The Federal Government
- Return to In-Person Work
- Reforming The Federal Hiring Process And Restoring Merit To Government Service
- Regulatory Freeze Pending Review
- Hiring Freeze
- Establishing And Implementing The President’s “Department Of Government Efficiency”
- Restoring Accountability for Career Senior Executives
- Ending Radical And Wasteful Government DEI Programs And Preferencing
- Restoring Names That Honor American Greatness
- Ending Illegal Discrimination And Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity
- Memorandum to Resolve the Backlog of Security Clearances for Executive Office of the President Personnel
Immigration, Borders, and National Security
Immigration and border security have taken center stage. Trump declared a national emergency at the southern border, deployed military resources to secure it, and reinstated the “Remain in Mexico” policy. He further aligned refugee programs to an “America First” approach and declared cartels and foreign terror groups as national security threats. His administration has emphasized protecting American citizenship, addressing the crisis of illegal immigration, and reinforcing state protections against invasion.
- Declaring A National Emergency At The Southern Border Of The United States
- Clarifying The Military’s Role In Protecting The Territorial Integrity Of The United States
- Securing Our Borders
- Protecting The Meaning And Value Of American Citizenship
- Realigning the United States Refugee Admissions Program
- Organization of the National Security Council and Subcommittees
- Protecting The United States From Foreign Terrorists And Other National Security And Public Safety Threats
- Guaranteeing the State’s Protection Against Invasion
- Designating Cartels and Other Organizations as Foreign Terrorist Organizations and Specially Designated Global Terrorists
- Protecting The American People Against Invasion
- Memorandum for the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Administrator of the United States for International Development
- Designation Of Ansar Allah as a Foreign Terrorist Organization
Economic and Trade Policy
To bolster the economy and reduce financial burdens, Trump issued orders to deliver emergency price relief for families, implement an “America First” trade policy, and reevaluate foreign aid. These moves aim to prioritize domestic prosperity and strengthen America’s global economic standing.
- Delivering Emergency Price Relief for American Families and Defeating the Cost-of-Living Crisis
- America First Trade Policy
- America First Policy Directive To The Secretary Of State
- The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Global Tax Deal (Global Tax Deal)
- Reevaluating And Realigning United States Foreign Aid
Energy and Environment
In a significant shift from previous policies, Trump declared a national energy emergency, lifted restrictions on fossil fuels, and withdrew the U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement. His administration has paused offshore wind leasing and promoted Alaska’s resource potential while addressing water distribution issues in Southern California. These measures signal a commitment to energy independence and environmental reform.
- Unleashing American Energy
- Declaring a National Energy Emergency
- Temporary Withdrawal of All Areas on the Outer Continental Shelf from Offshore Wind Leasing and Review of the Federal Government’s Leasing and Permitting Practices for Wind Projects
- Unleashing Alaska’s Extraordinary Resource Potential
- Putting People Over Fish: Stopping Radical Environmentalism to Provide Water to Southern California
- Emergency Measures to Provide Water Resources in California and Improve Disaster Response in Certain Areas
- Putting America First In International Environmental Agreements
Justice and Public Safety
Trump’s orders reflect a firm stance on justice, including restoring the death penalty and pardoning individuals prosecuted for their involvement in the January 6 Capitol events. He also directed action to hold former officials accountable for election interference and improper disclosure of sensitive information.
- Granting Pardons And Commutation Of Sentences For Certain Offenses Relating To The Events At Or Near The United States Capitol On January 6, 2021
- Restoring The Death Penalty And Protecting Public Safety
- Holding Former Government Officials Accountable For Election Interference And Improper Disclosure Of Sensitive Governmental Information
- Enforcing the Hyde Amendment
- Executive Grant of Clemency for Andrew Zabavsky
- Executive Grant of Clemency for Terence Sutton
Defense and Military
With a focus on military readiness, the President reinstated service members discharged under the COVID-19 vaccine mandate, restored America’s fighting force, and prioritized excellence within the armed forces. The administration also expanded missile defense initiatives with the “Iron Dome for America” program.
- Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness
- Restoring America’s Fighting Force
- Reinstating Service Members Discharged Under the Military’s COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate
- The Iron Dome for America
Science, Technology, and Infrastructure
To maintain U.S. leadership in innovation, Trump has strengthened digital financial technology, removed barriers to AI development, and established councils to assess emergency management and scientific advancements. These measures aim to modernize federal capabilities while encouraging private-sector collaboration.
- Strengthening American Leadership in Digital Financial Technology
- Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence
- Council to Assess the Federal Emergency Management Agency
- President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology
Historical and Cultural Recognition
Trump declared a National Day of Remembrance for the 80th Anniversary of Auschwitz’s liberation and ordered the declassification of records concerning the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. These efforts underline his administration’s focus on historical transparency.
- The National Day of Remembrance of the 80th Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz, 2025
- Declassification of Records Concerning the Assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, and the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
- Federal Recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina
Health and Global Affairs
Signaling a break from globalist health policies, Trump withdrew the U.S. from the World Health Organization and implemented measures targeting apps controlled by foreign adversaries, such as TikTok.
- Withdrawing the United States from the World Health Organization
- Application of Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act to TikTok
Other Notable Actions
In a symbolic move, Trump ordered the U.S. flag to fly at full-staff on Inauguration Day. His administration has also prioritized civic architecture, aviation safety, and defending biological truth in federal policies.
- Flying The Flag Of The United States At Full-Staff On Inauguration Day
- Restoring Freedom Of Speech And Ending Federal Censorship
- Promoting Beautiful Federal Civic Architecture
- Keeping Americans Safe in Aviation
- Defending Women From Gender Ideology Extremism And Restoring Biological Truth To The Federal Government
President Trump’s early executive orders demonstrate his commitment to fulfilling campaign promises while reshaping federal policies to align with his “America First” agenda. As these directives are implemented, their impact will undoubtedly spark both praise and criticism across the nation. Stay tuned for more updates on how these actions unfold.
Rocky Mountain Voice will continue to provide the latest updates on the Trump administration’s initiatives.