Trump's 11 Promises For Day One Of His Presidency

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Trump’s 11 Promises For Day One Of His Presidency

Donald Trump’s promises for his first day in office offer a sharp glimpse into the goals and priorities shaping his political agenda.

These commitments span a wide range of issues, reflecting a no-holds-barred approach to reshaping policies domestically and abroad.

With his characteristic boldness, Trump has outlined actions that aim to leave an immediate and tangible impact, including controversial objectives that could redefine longstanding norms.

The significance of these promises lies not only in their ambition but also in the challenges they are likely to face from legal hurdles to fierce political opposition.

Each pledge underscores key themes central to Trump’s platform, such as national security, immigration reform, and economic transformation.

The potential ripple effects could resonate far beyond U.S. borders, influencing global relations and economic landscapes.

As the clock ticks toward a possible Trump presidency, the enormity of these promises raises questions of pragmatism and feasibility.

While they energize his supporters and rally his base, critics argue about the practicality of achieving such sweeping change in a single day.

The following list provides a detailed breakdown of these first-day ambitions, setting the stage for what could be a presidency characterized by swift and decisive action or a series of political battles and compromises.

1. End Birthright Citizenship

At the moment, all born in the U.S. gain citizenship under the 14th Amendment. Trump aims to end this. This move is thought to likely spark legal battles.

2. Pardon Jan. 6 Defendants

On numerous occasions, Trump has said he would quickly pardon people convicted for their role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.

3. End the War in Ukraine

Trump promises that he could end the war in Ukraine within 24 hours of taking office or even before.

4. Implement Tarriffs

Trump promised that he would sign an executive order to implement a 25% tariff on products imported from Mexico and Canada, two of America’s biggest trading partners.

5. Increase Oil-Drilling

One of Trump’s most frequent promises, repeated in almost every campaign speech, is the commitment to increase oil drilling in the United States.

6. End Biden-era border policies

Trump has issued broad pushback to President Joe Biden’s immigration policies, vowing to use his first day in office to “terminate every open-borders policy of the Biden administration.”

7. 'Made in America' Auto Industry

Trump said during a rally in September that “a vote for President Trump means the future of the automobile will be made in America.” He forecast that the auto industry would be “fueled by American energy,” “sourced by American suppliers” and built by American laborers. He added, “It’s going to happen, and we’ll do it. First day in office.”

8. End Gender-Affirming Care Practices

Trump has also frequently railed against gender-affirming care, which can include hormone therapy.

9. Begin a Mass Deportation Program

As he did during his previous campaigns, Trump made immigration the centerpiece of his 2024 pitch, repeatedly vowing to deport undocumented migrants.

10. Cancel the Electric Vehicle 'Mandate'

In 2021, Biden signed an order setting a nationwide goal aiming for 50% of new cars and trucks sold by 2030 to be zero-emission. In March, the Environmental Protection Agency finalized tailpipe emission limits, and electric vehicles were expected to help meet the goals. California also has a law dictating that all new car sales in the state be zero-emission by 2035.

11. Limit Transgender Participation

Trump has repeatedly referred to transgender women as men, vowing to his supporters that he will ensure transgender women cannot compete in women’s sports.