Donald Trump has outlined an ambitious "day one" agenda for a potential second term, promising significant shifts in American life, culture, economics, politics, and diplomacy. These proposals include implementing the "largest deportation program in American history" through executive orders, aiming to quickly reverse Biden-era immigration policies and reassert his zero-tolerance approach. He plans to reintroduce the "Remain in Mexico" policy and resume construction of the U.S.-Mexico border wall. Additionally, he has vowed to use executive action to end birthright citizenship for children born to undocumented individuals, a move likely to face legal challenges.
His agenda also targets judicial and climate policies. Trump has stated his intention to fire special counsel Jack Smith, who is overseeing federal cases against him related to the 2020 election and classified documents. He also plans to pardon many of the 1,000 individuals charged in connection with the January 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection, whom he refers to as "hostages" and "political prisoners." Furthermore, Trump has pledged to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement on his first day, reversing President Biden's re-entry into the accord.
Beyond these specific actions, Trump's promises extend to broader foreign policy and military changes. He aims to prioritize American national security and economic interests, potentially at the expense of allies abroad, by imposing steep tariffs to stimulate domestic job creation. He has also vowed to end foreign wars, including those in Ukraine and the Middle East, before taking office. Militarily, he stated he would demand the resignation of any general involved in the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan by "noon on Inauguration Day." Socially, he plans to revoke Title IX protections for transgender students, which were expanded under the Biden administration to cover discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
