If we are to believe that Donald Trump will follow through with his election promises, his first day back in office as the 47th President of the United States will be anything but ordinary. Trump has laid out an ambitious and controversial agenda for January 20, 2025, promising sweeping changes across nearly every policy area. Here’s what he’s pledged to tackle on Day One:
Immigration and Border Crackdown
Trump has vowed to make immigration a top priority, starting with closing the U.S.-Mexico border and launching what he calls the “largest deportation program in American history.” He plans to ramp up federal immigration enforcement, involving agencies like the FBI and DEA to focus on immigration violations.
Energy and Environmental Rollbacks
The former president aims to undo Biden-era environmental regulations and fast-track permits for drilling and fracking. Trump has promised to expand domestic energy production with a no-holds-barred approach, famously summed up as, “drill, baby, drill.”
Economic Moves: Taxes and Trade
Trump has pledged to slash taxes further, aiming to make his 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act permanent and reduce the corporate tax rate for U.S.-based manufacturers. On trade, he proposes tariffs targeting China, Canada, and Mexico to level the playing field, insisting, “You screw us, we screw you.”
Overhauling Education
Education is another area Trump plans to shake up. He wants to dismantle the Department of Education, return control to states, and cut federal funding for schools teaching what he considers inappropriate content, such as critical race theory or gender identity topics.
Justice Reform and Crime Policies
Trump has set his sights on reforming the Department of Justice, pledging to fire “radical Marxist prosecutors” and appoint a special prosecutor to investigate Joe Biden and his family. On crime, he’s pushing for harsher penalties, including mandatory sentences for human smuggling and the death penalty for offenses like child trafficking.
Foreign Policy Shifts
Trump’s foreign policy promises include reevaluating NATO commitments and pushing for significant changes. He’s also claimed he could end the Russia-Ukraine war in a single day, though details on how remain vague.
Social and Cultural Policies
Trump has vowed to revoke Biden-era policies promoting gender-affirming care and redirect federal funding from programs supporting such initiatives. He also plans to dismantle Biden’s equity agenda, firing federal staff hired to implement it and reversing related policies.
Pardons and January 6 Repercussions
Trump has suggested he will pardon individuals convicted for crimes related to the January 6 Capitol riots, framing it as an effort to correct what he sees as political targeting.
If Trump follows through with his promises, his first day back in office will be a whirlwind of executive orders, policy reversals, and bold declarations. Whether he can deliver on this ambitious agenda remains to be seen, but the MAGA world should brace for a potential letdown.
