As Trump prepares for his return, he faces the challenge of fulfilling bold promises on his first day in office
Washington: So, Trump is gearing up for his big return to the White House, and he’s got a laundry list of promises he wants to tackle right away. He’s talking about making some serious moves on Day 1, and it’s a lot to take in.
He’s claiming that people will be blown away by what he plans to do. Some of the big items on his agenda include launching a massive deportation effort and closing the border. He also wants to end birthright citizenship and sign pardons for those involved in the January 6 Capitol incident.
Plus, he’s looking to slap tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China. And get this—he even wants to end the Russia-Ukraine war before he officially takes office. Sounds ambitious, right?
But let’s be real. It’s pretty unlikely he can pull all this off in just one day. There are checks and balances in place, like Congress and the courts, that he’ll have to deal with. Remember, he’s got to work with other branches of government, and that can slow things down.
He’s hinted at rolling out over 100 executive orders right off the bat. Some of these will be significant, while others might just be for show. And sure, he can make some moves on his own, but a lot of his plans will probably face legal challenges.
For instance, he can’t just end birthright citizenship with a signature. That’s a constitutional right, and it’ll take more than a quick fix. On the other hand, he can use his power to pardon and adjust border policies without needing Congress to step in.
He’s also walked back some of his promises since the election. Initially, he said he’d close the border on Day 1, but now it sounds like he’s more focused on tightening enforcement instead. And about that Russia-Ukraine situation? He’s realizing it’s a tougher nut to crack than he thought.
When it comes to tariffs, he’s been a bit wishy-washy too. He’s mentioned charging Mexico and Canada a 25% tariff, but he’s also left the door open for negotiations if they can show progress on certain issues.
One thing’s for sure: he’s serious about using his executive power. He’s planning to declare a national emergency to ramp up immigration enforcement and track down undocumented individuals. It’s a bold move, but it’s also untested territory.
He’s also looking to declare a national energy emergency and kickstart new energy projects right away. While he can reverse some of Biden’s policies, how much he can actually achieve without Congress is still up in the air.
And let’s not forget about pardons. Trump has been vocal about wanting to pardon those involved in the Capitol riots, but he’s been a bit vague on the details. It’ll be interesting to see how he navigates that on his first day back.
