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What are the Trump executive orders to date? 89

As of today, March 16, 2025, Donald J. Trump has signed 89 executive orders during his second term as President of the United States, spanning from Executive Order 14147 to Executive Order 14235. These orders were signed between his inauguration on January 20, 2025, and the present date, as documented by the Federal Register. Below is an overview of some key executive orders based on available information up to this point, reflecting actions taken since his return to office. Note that while a comprehensive list of all 89 orders is not fully detailed here due to the scope of the question, I’ll highlight significant examples and themes based on what’s known as of March 16, 2025.

Key Trump Executive Orders in 2025 (Second Term)

1. Rescission of Biden-Era Executive Orders (EO 14147 and Others)
   • Signed on January 20, 2025, Trump rescinded 78 executive orders from the Biden administration. This included orders like EO 13985 (Advancing Racial Equity), EO 13990 (Protecting Public Health and the Environment), and EO 13993 (Revision of Civil Immigration Enforcement Policies), aiming to reverse policies on diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI), climate initiatives, and immigration. The White House framed this as a move to “restore common sense” and eliminate “radical” practices.
2. Immigration and Border Security
   • Ending Birthright Citizenship (January 20, 2025): Trump issued an order attempting to reinterpret the 14th Amendment, denying automatic citizenship to children born in the U.S. to undocumented immigrants or those on temporary visas. This move has faced immediate legal challenges, with critics arguing it violates constitutional guarantees.
   • National Emergency at the U.S.-Mexico Border (January 20, 2025): Declared a “national emergency” and deployed U.S. Armed Forces, including the National Guard, to secure the border, citing an “invasion.” This order also designated drug cartels and gangs (e.g., Tren de Aragua) as foreign terrorist organizations, invoking the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 for their removal.
   • Suspension of Refugee Resettlement (January 20, 2025): Halted the U.S. refugee program for at least four months, aiming to reassess its impact on community resources and safety.
3. Federal Workforce and Government Efficiency
   • Freeze on Federal Hiring (January 20, 2025): Imposed a hiring freeze across the executive branch, except for military personnel and roles tied to immigration enforcement, national security, or public safety.
   • Return to In-Person Work (January 20, 2025): Mandated federal employees return to full-time in-person work, ending remote arrangements with limited exceptions.
   • Reinstatement of Schedule F (January 20, 2025): Reclassified thousands of federal employees as political hires, stripping job protections to facilitate firing, echoing a first-term policy Biden had reversed.
   • Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) (January 20, 2025): Established an advisory body, expected to be led by Elon Musk, to cut government costs, though it faced lawsuits even before formal creation.
4. Energy and Environment
   • Withdrawal from Paris Climate Agreement (January 20, 2025): Initiated the process to exit the agreement again (a one-year process), reversing Biden’s reentry.
   • National Energy Emergency (January 20, 2025): Declared to boost fossil fuel production, including filling oil reserves and “unleashing” Alaska’s resources for oil, gas, and minerals.
   • Reversal of Green New Deal Measures (January 20, 2025): Halted Biden’s climate initiatives, such as electric vehicle targets (e.g., 50% EV sales by 2030) and green job programs.
5. Gender and Social Policy
   • Recognition of Two Sexes (January 20, 2025): Established U.S. policy to recognize only “male and female” sexes on official documents, rejecting gender identity recognition.
   • Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors (January 20, 2025): Restricted access to hormone therapy and surgeries for those under 19, titled “Protecting Children From Chemical and Surgical Mutilation.”
6. Trade and Economy
   • Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum (February 10, 2025): Imposed 25% tariffs to bolster American manufacturing and national security.
   • Trade Practice Review (January 20, 2025): Ordered a review of U.S. trade relationships (e.g., with Canada, Mexico, China) for unfair practices, with planned 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada delayed to April 2, 2025, under the USMCA.
7. Technology and Innovation
   • TikTok Ban Suspension (January 20, 2025): Delayed a federal ban on TikTok for 75 days to assess national security options, a shift from his first-term stance.
   • AI Policy Review (January 23, 2025): Ordered a review of Biden’s 2023 AI safety measures to promote “unbiased” AI innovation.
8. Criminal Justice and Pardons
   • Pardons for January 6 Rioters (January 20, 2025): Pardoned over 1,500 individuals charged in the Capitol riot and commuted 14 sentences.
   • Death Penalty Push (January 20, 2025): Directed the Attorney General to pursue federal death sentences for murders of law enforcement and crimes by undocumented immigrants.
9. Miscellaneous
   • Freedom of Speech Protections (January 20, 2025): Aimed to prevent government censorship and ensure agencies respect free speech.
   • JFK Assassination Files (January 23, 2025): Ordered declassification of records related to John F. Kennedy’s assassination, with plans for Robert F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr. files within 45 days.
   • Healthcare Price Transparency (March 2025): Required hospitals to publish service prices online, reviving a 2019 effort.

Context and Scale

By March 6, 2025, Trump claimed to have signed nearly 100 executive orders and taken over 400 executive actions, a figure cited by the White House on X, though the Federal Register confirms 89 orders as of March 16. This pace surpasses his first-term total of 220 orders over four years (2017–2021) and reflects an aggressive use of executive power to enact campaign promises like “Make America Great Again.” Many actions mirror proposals from Project 2025, a conservative policy blueprint, with analyses suggesting nearly two-thirds align with its goals.

Availability

For a complete list, the Federal Register (www.federalregister.gov) publishes all executive orders, typically with a delay of a few days after signing. As of now, orders from EO 14147 to EO 14235 are available in CSV, Excel, and JSON formats, with more details on the White House website for recently signed documents.

This summary captures the major themes and examples up to March 16, 2025, based on official records and public statements. If you need specifics on a particular order or later developments, let me know!