Within hours of being sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump moved decisively to undo key policies from the Biden administration. In a series of executive actions, Trump revoked 78 executive orders issued by his predecessor, signaling a sharp policy shift as he re-enters the White House. The announcements were made before a crowd of supporters at Washington, D.C.’s Capitol One Arena, underscoring his administration’s commitment to rapid change.
Among the most significant reversals was the United States’ withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement, reinstating Trump’s earlier stance on environmental policy. This decision reflects his administration’s renewed focus on domestic energy production and economic priorities over international climate commitments. Additionally, he signed executive orders aimed at modifying federal regulations and addressing inflation, indicating an immediate focus on economic stabilization.
Upon returning to the Oval Office, Trump enacted further executive measures, including declaring a national emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border, reinforcing his administration’s stringent immigration policies. Another directive addressed birthright citizenship, a topic of longstanding debate in U.S. immigration law. In a particularly controversial move, Trump also granted clemency to approximately 1,500 individuals charged in connection with the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot, a decision expected to generate significant political debate.
Trump was sworn into office by Chief Justice John Roberts, with outgoing President Joe Biden, First Lady Jill Biden, and other high-ranking officials in attendance. At 78, Trump becomes the oldest person to assume the U.S. presidency, surpassing Biden’s record.
Due to extreme winter weather, the inauguration ceremony was moved indoors to the Capitol Building, a rare adjustment previously made in 1985 during President Ronald Reagan’s second inauguration under similar conditions.
Trump’s swift and sweeping actions on his first day in office reflect his administration’s intent to chart a distinctly different course from his predecessor. As his second term begins, both the American public and the international community will closely watch how these policy reversals shape the nation’s direction in the coming months.