Donald Trump began his 2nd term at the Oval Office, becoming the first US President to serve non-consecutive terms since Grover Cleveland.
Within minutes of taking oath, Trump signed a flurry of executive orders highlighting that these seven would be the core areas the US will focus on now:
America First Trade Policy: High tariffs on imports, establishment of an ‘External Revenue Service’, bilateral trade and protection of American industries.
Immigration and Border Security: Strict immigration controls and enhancing border security through the deployment of the National Guard.
Energy Independence: Achieving energy dominance by rolling back regulations that are seen as hindering fossil fuel production.
Independent Climate regulation: Withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accord and elimination of restrictions on oil drilling and other energy projects.
Fresh Foreign Policy: Strengthening alliances while demanding fairer burden-sharing among NATO allies, ensuring they meet financial commitments.
Government Bureaucracy: Freezing hiring except in essential areas and eliminating positions related to diversity initiatives.
Golden Age: Create a "Golden Age" for America by improving government efficiency and ensuring that policies directly benefit the population.