11 Key Promises Trump Plans to Fulfill on Day 1 of His Presidency/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ President-elect Donald Trump has outlined an aggressive plan to implement sweeping changes on his first day in office. His promises span immigration, foreign policy, economic reform, and social issues, including mass deportations, tariffs, and restrictions on transgender rights. While ambitious, these initiatives signal potential legal and logistical challenges, as well as significant political and economic shifts.
Quick Look
Immigration
- Mass Deportations: Launch the largest deportation program in U.S. history, targeting undocumented immigrants.
- End Birthright Citizenship: Challenge the 14th Amendment to halt automatic citizenship for those born in the U.S.
- Reverse Biden Policies: Terminate Biden-era immigration policies, including reinstating Title 42 for expedited deportations.
Democracy
- Pardon Jan. 6 Defendants: Issue sweeping pardons for those convicted in the January 6 Capitol attack.
Foreign Policy
- End Ukraine War: Claims he can broker peace in the Russia-Ukraine conflict within 24 hours of taking office.
Economy
- 25% Tariffs: Impose heavy tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada, with potential consumer cost implications.
- Cancel EV Goals: Revoke Biden’s targets for zero-emission vehicle sales by 2030.
- Increase Oil Drilling: Expedite permits for domestic oil drilling and fracking to lower energy costs.
- Revitalize Auto Industry: Commit to “Made in America” automobile production and energy sources.
Transgender Rights
- Ban Transgender Athletes: Prohibit transgender women from competing in women’s sports.
- Restrict Gender-Affirming Care: Repeal policies supporting access to gender-affirming care for transgender youth.
These proposals highlight a radical shift in domestic and foreign policy, sparking debates over their feasibility and impact.
11 Key Promises Trump Plans to Fulfill on Day 1 of His Presidency
Deep Look
Immigration
- Mass Deportations: Trump has pledged to launch the largest deportation program in U.S. history, targeting undocumented immigrants, including workplace roundups.
- End Birthright Citizenship: Trump plans to halt automatic citizenship for individuals born in the U.S., challenging the 14th Amendment.
- Reverse Biden-Era Border Policies: Promises to terminate Biden’s “open-borders policies” and reinstate expedited deportation practices under Title 42.
Democracy
- Pardon Jan. 6 Defendants: Trump intends to issue mass pardons for individuals charged in connection with the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, including those convicted of violent crimes.
Foreign Policy
- End the War in Ukraine: Trump claims he can broker peace between Russia and Ukraine within 24 hours, citing his relationships with both leaders.
Economy
- 25% Tariffs on Mexico and Canada: Trump plans to implement steep tariffs on imports from the U.S.’s largest trading partners, which economists warn could lead to higher consumer prices.
- Cancel EV Goals: Vows to revoke Biden’s target for 50% of new car sales to be zero-emission by 2030, calling it an “electric vehicle mandate.”
- Increase Oil Drilling: Promises to “drill, drill, drill,” expediting permits for drilling and fracking to boost energy production and lower costs.
- Revitalize U.S. Auto Industry: Aims to ensure the future of automobiles is “Made in America,” fueled by domestic energy, and built by American labor.
Transgender Rights
- Ban Transgender Women from Women’s Sports: Trump plans to immediately bar transgender women from competing in women’s sports through executive action.
- End Gender-Affirming Care Practices: Pledges to revoke Biden-era policies supporting access to gender-affirming care, particularly for transgender youth.
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