Week One Presidential Actions and Statements

January 25, 2025

President Trump's first week back in office was marked by a flurry of executive actions, policy pronouncements, and international outreach. Key themes included economic revitalization through deregulation and tax cuts, a hardline stance on immigration and border security, the prioritization of American interests in foreign policy, and a focus on traditional social values. He signed numerous executive orders, reversed several Biden-era policies, and engaged in discussions with various world leaders. His remarks often emphasized his commitment to fulfilling campaign promises and restoring American strength and prosperity. While not explicitly mentioned, many of his economic and social policies appear to align with Project 2025's focus on conservative principles, such as reducing the role of government and reasserting national sovereignty.

Hostage Release and International Relations

President Trump secured the release of four Israeli hostages held by Hamas. The U.S. will continue working with Israel for the release of all remaining hostages and pursue peace in the region.

President Trump spoke with King Abdullah II of Jordan, who congratulated him on his inauguration. They discussed regional peace, security, and stability.

President Trump plans to speak with Russian President Putin soon regarding the war in Ukraine. He has also spoken with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy multiple times.

President Trump spoke with the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia to discuss lowering oil prices, believing this will pressure Russia to end the war in Ukraine.

President Trump has met with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer three times and plans to speak with him again soon.

President Trump expressed his intention to discuss the situation in Gaza with Arab nations, suggesting the possibility of Egypt and Jordan housing displaced Palestinians.

The President lifted a hold on 2,000-pound bombs for Israel, which had been blocked by the Biden administration. Israel had already paid for these weapons.

Domestic Policy and Executive Actions

President Trump signed an executive order to end the use of federal taxpayer dollars to fund or promote elective abortion and reinstated the Mexico City Policy to stop funding abortion overseas.

President Trump signed approximately 350 executive actions to reverse policies of the Biden administration.

A federal hiring freeze, regulation freeze, and foreign aid freeze were imposed.

President Trump created a new Department of Government Efficiency and plans to involve Elon Musk in its operations.

President Trump terminated the Green New Deal, withdrew from the Paris Climate Accord, and canceled the electric vehicle mandate.

The U.S. withdrew from the World Health Organization (WHO).

President Trump declared a national energy emergency to increase domestic oil and gas production.

President Trump plans to eliminate ten old regulations for every new one implemented.

President Trump signed an executive order to end diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives across government and the private sector.

President Trump declared that it is the official policy of the U.S. government that there are only two genders - male and female.

He pardoned hundreds of political prisoners, including those involved in the January 6th events.

President Trump took executive action to end government censorship and restore free speech.

He ordered the declassification and publication of remaining files related to the assassinations of John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, and Martin Luther King Jr.

President Trump declared a national emergency at the southern border and deployed troops to assist in repelling illegal immigration.

He signed an order designating cartels as foreign terrorist organizations.

The administration intends to halt illegal entry at the border and expel those who cross illegally.

Economic Policy and Initiatives

He plans to work with Congress to pass a massive tax cut for workers, families, and small businesses, making the Trump tax cuts permanent.

President Trump is pushing for a "no tax on tips" policy to benefit service industry workers.

President Trump announced the halting of new IRS agent hires, with plans to potentially reassign existing agents to the border.

President Trump is considering implementing a tariff system.

He announced major investments from Oracle, OpenAI, SoftBank in AI infrastructure ($500 billion) and from Saudi Arabia ($600 billion - potentially $1 trillion).