Key Events (10)
Trump issued sweeping executive orders on day one of his presidency, including reversals of Biden administration policies on drug pricing and the Affordable Care Act, orders targeting diversity and equity programs across federal agencies, and directives to deploy troops to the U.S.-Mexico border.
Trump issued broad pardons for approximately 1,500 people involved in the January 6 Capitol riot, including violent offenders, and granted a full pardon to Ross Ulbricht, founder of the Silk Road drug marketplace. Police unions criticized the January 6 pardons as sending a 'dangerous message.'
Trump announced a reversal of restrictions that had limited immigration enforcement in 'sensitive areas' such as churches and schools, allowing ICE officials to conduct arrests in these locations. The Justice Department also issued directives stating it will prosecute officials who resist Trump's immigration crackdown.
Trump suspended the refugee resettlement program and suspended processing of asylum claims. Advocates and refugee groups worked urgently before the inauguration to process pending cases before the orders took effect.
Trump threatened Putin with taxes, tariffs, and sanctions to end the Ukraine war, demanding Russia 'settle now and stop this ridiculous war.' He also suggested he would help negotiate peace and indicated potential economic consequences if negotiations fail.
Trump threatened a 10 percent tariff on China and signaled he was considering tariffs on European Union imports. The announcement caused Chinese yuan and stocks to fall despite the threatened rate being lower than tariffs Trump had proposed during his campaign.
Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde delivered an inaugural prayer service sermon calling on Trump to show mercy toward immigrants and LGBTQ+ people. Trump criticized the sermon as 'nasty' and said 'I didn't think it was a good service,' drawing praise from some for her courage but fury from conservatives.
Trump announced a $500 billion AI investment initiative dubbed 'Stargate' but tech industry leaders including Elon Musk, Sam Altman, and Satya Nadella subsequently engaged in public disputes over the details and feasibility of the investment.
Trump reinstated Cuba on the U.S. terrorism list, reneging on a Biden administration deal to release Cuban prisoners jailed over pro-democracy demonstrations. Families of the prisoners expressed fear for their relatives' safety following the policy reversal.
Trump signed an executive order to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the 'Gulf of America.' The U.S. Coast Guard and Florida began using the new name following the order.