What has President Donald Trump been up to these past 48 hours, well let’s take a look.
Here’s a recap
• Withdrawing the U.S. from the Paris Climate Accord.
• Initiating a crackdown on immigration policies. Such as seeking to end birthright citizenship, sending troops to assist at the border, shutting down the CBP One app which was set up under the Biden administration who saw it as a way to curb people crossing the southwest border illegally to request asylum.
• Issuing an executive order to prevent federal authorities from infringing on free speech, directing an investigation into potential violations during President Biden’s tenure.
• Announcing a $500 billion investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure through a new company called Stargate, involving key business leaders.
• Firing over 1,000 presidential appointees, signaling significant administrative changes.
• Pardons for January 6 Defendants: President Trump granted sweeping pardons to over 1,500 individuals charged in connection with the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack, including those convicted of assaulting law enforcement officers. This move has been met with criticism from Democrats and legal experts, who view it as undermining the justice system.
• Death Penalty Directive: The President signed an executive order directing the Attorney General to assist states in obtaining lethal injection drugs, aiming to ensure the death penalty can be carried out in certain federal cases, particularly those involving the killing of law enforcement officers or capital crimes by illegal immigrants.
• Rescinding Sanctions on Israeli Settlers: President Trump rescinded sanctions imposed by the previous administration on Israeli settlers accused of violence, a decision that has drawn international attention and concern regarding its impact on Middle East peace efforts.
• Cabinet Confirmations: The Senate confirmed Marco Rubio as Secretary of State, signaling a commitment to the administration’s “America First” foreign policy agenda.
• Infrastructure Announcement: The White House Press Secretary announced that President Trump plans to make a “massive announcement” on infrastructure, indicating a forthcoming initiative to address the nation’s infrastructure needs.
•The federal government will only recognize two sexes, male and female. All government agencies will ensure that official documents, including passports, visas and Global Entry cards, “accurately reflect the holder’s sex,”