President-elect Donald Trump announced on Sunday that he will sign “dozens” of executive orders within hours of taking office on Monday. The broad outlines of the orders suggest prioritizing rolling back regulations on oil drilling and implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion practices. Lawmakers are expected to receive a list of the orders before Monday.
The expected orders include efforts to reduce the cost of living, pause offshore wind leases, terminate Biden-era rules promoting electric vehicles, and abolish other climate change-focused initiatives. Trump also previewed actions to address border security, including an “aggressive” effort to restore borders.
Critics argue that executive orders are unlikely to survive court challenges from Democrats and liberal advocacy groups. Some Republicans expressed skepticism about the strength of the orders. The move comes as Trump vows to deliver justice to families of U.S. citizens allegedly killed by people who have crossed the border illegally.
Trump’s actions will likely be closely monitored, particularly given concerns about executive orders reversing President Joe Biden’s energy policies in Alaska and potential pardons for those charged with violence on January 6, 2021.
Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/01/19/trump-executive-orders-border