Executive actions Trump has taken so far

President Donald Trump has taken the first steps toward enacting his sweeping agenda with a series of executive actions that are expected to kickstart his promised transformation of the federal government.

President Donald Trump has taken the first steps toward enacting his sweeping agenda with a series of executive actions that are expected to kickstart his promised transformation of the federal government. The actions, signed by Trump in the first week of his administration, are the culmination of multiple pledges the president made during his successful 2024 campaign, and others that were floated during his first term but ultimately did not come to pass. Not all of the initiatives have a clear path to realization, and some of the most significant actions are already facing court challenges. Trump publicly signed a number of the measures within hours of returning to the White House. Some sought to undo portions of his predecessor’s legacy, while others speak to the culture war issues that have invigorated Trump’s base. A number hold international implications, like withdrawals from the World Health Organization and the Paris climate agreement. And still more – from pardons for January 6, 2021, rioters to new provisions for the federal workforce – impact Americans at home. “With these actions, we will begin the complete restoration of America and the revolution of common sense,” Trump said during his inaugural address after being sworn in as the nation’s 47th president, adding: “The Golden Age of America begins right now.” Here’s a look at some of the executive action Trump has taken: