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Trump, as 47th President, Issues Nearly 350 Executive Orders in 'Shock and Awe' First Week

Jan 25, 2025, 08:59 PM

President Donald Trump, since assuming office as the 47th President on Monday, has swiftly implemented a series of executive actions aimed at reversing policies of the previous Biden administration. In his first week, Trump has issued nearly 350 executive orders, addressing a wide range of issues from federal bureaucracy reform to immigration enforcement. These actions include the deployment of troops to the southern border, the dismissal of the U.S. Coast Guard's head, and the pardoning of nearly 1,500 individuals involved in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. Trump's aggressive approach has been compared to a 'shock and awe' operation, reflecting years of planning by conservative allies to enable immediate governance upon his return to the White House.