Highlights from Trump’s Second Day Orders
Donald Trump had a busy first day as president, signing over 20 executive orders addressing a variety of issues including gender issues, TikTok, immigration, and environmental policies.
The actions taken on Monday set the stage for further decisions on Tuesday, with the new administration rolling out additional plans that elaborated on previous directives.
As we move into the third day of Trump’s second term, here are some key highlights from his second-day actions:
Key Actions & Orders from Trump’s Second Day
- Instructed federal agencies to shut down all “diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility” offices by the end of business on Wednesday.
- Placed all DEI staff on paid administrative leave, requiring agencies to develop plans by January 31 for their permanent termination.
- Ordered the cancellation of all DEI-related training and mandated employees to report any “hidden” diversity initiatives.
- On Tuesday evening, directed the Federal Aviation Administration to discontinue the use of diversity, equity, and inclusion hiring protocols, specifically addressing disability hiring measures.
- Revoked security clearances and protective details for Biden appointees, including National Security Adviser John Bolton, chef Jose Andres, former top general Mark Milley, ex-Iran envoy Brian Hook, and former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms.
- Repealed a 1965 civil rights executive order, reversing measures that had been in place to combat employment discrimination by federal contractors and recipients of grants.
- Granted a “full and unconditional” pardon to Ross Ulbricht, the creator of Silk Road, an online marketplace for illegal drugs.
- Announced a private sector initiative to invest up to $500 billion in developing artificial intelligence infrastructure to surpass competing nations in this vital technology sector.