How Trump’s 6 executive orders impact the US political landscape

How Trump’s 6 executive orders impact the US political landscape
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The 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump, signed many executive orders after officially taking on his responsibilities. Tightening immigration rules and revising some environment-friendly policies were the key areas that Trump focused on. Despite getting all of the power, Trump still faces many challenges in implementing his plans successfully. 

There are about 80 executive orders that Trump signed to cancel the decision made by former President Joe Biden. According to Donald Trump, these orders were meant to remove what he called “destructive and radical” actions from the previous government.

Trump’s 6 eye-catching actions

Of all his actions, the 6 orders he gave gained the most attention. Let’s start to shed light on Trump’s 6 eye-catching actions that one needs to know. 

1. Trump’s move to label Mexican Cartels as terrorists

US President Trump is pushing for the Mexican Drug Cartel to be labeled as a “foreign terrorist organization. This action has a special aim to control ‌cases of drug trafficking and illegal immigration. This move by the President increases ‌US law enforcement power but also brings many risks. It damages relations with Mexico, hurts international trade, and limits asylum claims. 

Cartels like Sinaloa and Jalisco’s New Generation would be included on the list, along with organizations such as Al-Qaeda and ISIS. The order asserts that these cartels pose a threat to US national security and aims to eradicate them. US agencies need to act swiftly to identify the targeted groups and expedite the removal of individuals associated with the cartels.

2. US removal from the Paris climate agreement

Trump’s withdrawal of the US from the Paris Climate Agreement is a significant decision, especially in the face of worsening climate disasters, such as the Los Angeles wildfires and increasing global temperatures. 

He believes the deal does not align with US values or goals. Although the process of withdrawal can take over a year, this move weakens global climate efforts. The US was formally out of the agreement in 2020 but rejoined under Biden in 2021. The action only underscores a further drift in US climate policy and therefore leaves the course of international cooperation uncertain.

3. Trump’s birthright citizenship order

Trump’s order has a purpose to end the birthright citizenship for kids born in te land of the United States ‌to immigrant parents who illegally live in the nation. 

The administration intends to implement this by withholding documents, such as passports, from individuals deemed ineligible. Nevertheless, birthright citizenship is safeguarded by the 14th Amendment to the US Constitution. Altering this would necessitate a challenging two-thirds majority in both the House and Senate. The order is not retroactive, and its execution is likely to encounter legal obstacles and delays.

4. US withdrawal from World Health Organization (WHO)

According to Trump, the WHO did not handle the COVID-19 pandemic properly. Due to the organization’s inability, Trump decided to withdraw the US name from the World Health Organization (WHO). The United States was the largest donor that funds WHO with a heavy amount, but this withdrawal announcement could disrupt global health efforts. US President Trump strongly opposed the World Health Organization for being too lenient on China and for the high financial burden placed on the US. 

5. Trump’s plan to rename the Gulf of Mexico

Trump proposed the plan to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. The region has many important industries, including fishing, transportation, and oil production. According to Trump, renaming the nation is necessary since the United States significantly influences the economy of several areas. 

Some adjustments have already been made in response to his directive that the change be made on official US government publications. However, other countries, including Mexico, might not accept the new classification, and therefore this modification is only applicable to the US. 

6. Recognizing the two sexes: A shift in policy

The United States only recognized 2 sexes, one male and the other female. This executive order instructs the federal government to stick to this order. This policy acknowledges that sex is replacing the term gender and that it is a fixed biological characteristic. Trump’s move has aimed to break ‌policies that support LGBTQ+ rights and increase racial equity. 

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