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Donald Trump’s 2025 Executive Orders: A Comprehensive Breakdown of Policy Shifts

Donald Trump Executive Orders

Less than one month into his 2025 presidency, Donald J. Trump has already issued an unprecedented 53 executive orders, which indicate a bold and transformative vision for the country—from tightening up immigration laws to boosting the country’s national security to overhauling the education and energy systems, a wide-ranging vision for changing the national priorities. These orders are promises to have a lasting impact on domestic and international policies as the country watches closely, sparking both praise and controversy.

Here is a detailed list and summary of the executive orders signed by Donald J. Trump in 2025.

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Executive Orders Signed in 2025

1. EO 14199: Withdrawing the United States From and Ending Funding to Certain United Nations Organizations

  • Signed: February 4, 2025
  • Summary: This order withdraws the U.S. from specific United Nations organizations and halts their funding. It also mandates a review of U.S. support to all international organizations to ensure alignment with national interests.

2. EO 14198: Progress on the Situation at Our Southern Border

  • Signed: February 3, 2025
  • Summary: Focuses on addressing challenges at the southern border, including measures to enhance border security and manage immigration effectively.

3. EO 14197: Progress on the Situation at Our Northern Border

  • Signed: February 3, 2025
  • Summary: Implements strategies to improve security and manage cross-border issues at the northern border.

4. EO 14196: A Plan for Establishing a United States Sovereign Wealth Fund

  • Signed: February 3, 2025
  • Summary: Proposes the creation of a U.S. sovereign wealth fund to manage national resources and investments for long-term economic stability.

5. EO 14195: Imposing Duties To Address the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People’s Republic of China

  • Signed: February 1, 2025
  • Summary: Introduces tariffs and other measures targeting China’s synthetic opioid supply chain to combat the opioid crisis in the U.S.

6. EO 14194: Imposing Duties To Address the Situation at Our Southern Border

  • Signed: February 1, 2025
  • Summary: Establishes tariffs and economic measures to address issues related to illegal immigration and border security.

7. EO 14193: Imposing Duties To Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across Our Northern Border

  • Signed: February 1, 2025
  • Summary: Implements economic measures to combat the trafficking of illicit drugs across the northern border.

8. EO 14192: Unleashing Prosperity Through Deregulation

  • Signed: January 31, 2025
  • Summary: Focuses on reducing regulatory burdens to promote economic growth and innovation.

9. EO 14191: Expanding Educational Freedom and Opportunity for Families

  • Signed: January 29, 2025
  • Summary: Enhances school choice and educational opportunities for families, emphasizing parental control over education.

10. EO 14190: Ending Radical Indoctrination in K-12 Schooling

  • Signed: January 29, 2025
  • Summary: Prohibits the teaching of radical ideologies in K-12 schools and promotes a curriculum focused on traditional American values.

11. EO 14189: Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday

  • Signed: January 29, 2025
  • Summary: Establishes initiatives to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States, including cultural and historical programs.

12. EO 14188: Additional Measures To Combat Anti-Semitism

  • Signed: January 29, 2025
  • Summary: Strengthens efforts to combat anti-Semitism through education, law enforcement, and community engagement.

13. EO 14187: Protecting Children From Chemical and Surgical Mutilation

  • Signed: January 28, 2025
  • Summary: Prohibits certain medical procedures on minors related to gender transition, citing child protection concerns.

14. EO 14186: The Iron Dome for America

  • Signed: January 27, 2025
  • Summary: Proposes the development of a domestic missile defense system modeled after Israel’s Iron Dome to enhance national security.

15. EO 14185: Restoring America’s Fighting Force

  • Signed: January 27, 2025
  • Summary: Focuses on rebuilding military readiness and addressing challenges within the armed forces.

16. EO 14184: Reinstating Service Members Discharged Under the Military’s COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate

  • Signed: January 27, 2025
  • Summary: Reinstates military personnel discharged due to non-compliance with COVID-19 vaccination mandates.

17. EO 14183: Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness

  • Signed: January 27, 2025
  • Summary: Emphasizes merit-based promotions and readiness within the military.

18. EO 14182: Enforcing the Hyde Amendment

  • Signed: January 24, 2025
  • Summary: Ensures federal funds are not used for abortions, in line with the Hyde Amendment.

19. EO 14181: Emergency Measures To Provide Water Resources in California and Improve Disaster Response in Certain Areas

  • Signed: January 24, 2025
  • Summary: Addresses water shortages in California and enhances disaster response capabilities.

20. EO 14180: Council To Assess the Federal Emergency Management Agency

  • Signed: January 24, 2025
  • Summary: Establishes a council to evaluate FEMA’s effectiveness and recommend improvements.

21. EO 14179: Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence

  • Signed: January 23, 2025
  • Summary: Promotes U.S. leadership in AI by reducing regulatory barriers and fostering innovation.

22. EO 14178: Strengthening American Leadership in Digital Financial Technology

  • Signed: January 23, 2025
  • Summary: Encourages the development of digital financial technologies while ensuring security and privacy.

23. EO 14177: President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology

  • Signed: January 23, 2025
  • Summary: Reestablishes the council to provide scientific and technological advice to the President.

24. EO 14176: Declassification of Records Concerning the Assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, and the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

  • Signed: January 23, 2025
  • Summary: Orders the declassification of records related to these historical assassinations.

25. EO 14175: Designation of Ansar Allah as a Foreign Terrorist Organization

  • Signed: January 22, 2025
  • Summary: Labels Ansar Allah (the Houthis) as a foreign terrorist organization, imposing sanctions and restrictions.

26. EO 14174: Revocation of Certain Executive Orders

  • Signed: January 21, 2025
  • Summary: Revokes specific executive orders from previous administrations deemed inconsistent with current policies.

27. EO 14173: Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity

  • Signed: January 21, 2025
  • Summary: Eliminates certain affirmative action policies and restores merit-based hiring and promotion practices.

28. EO 14172: Restoring Names That Honor American Greatness

  • Signed: January 20, 2025
  • Summary: Reinstates historical names of landmarks and institutions that reflect American heritage.

29. EO 14171: Restoring Accountability to Policy-Influencing Positions Within the Federal Workforce

  • Signed: January 20, 2025
  • Summary: Reinstates accountability measures for federal employees in policy-making roles.

30. EO 14170: Reforming the Federal Hiring Process and Restoring Merit to Government Service

  • Signed: January 20, 2025
  • Summary: Reforms federal hiring practices to prioritize merit and efficiency.

31. EO 14169: Reevaluating and Realigning United States Foreign Aid

  • Signed: January 20, 2025
  • Summary: Reviews and adjusts U.S. foreign aid to align with national interests.

32. EO 14168: Defending Women From Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government

  • Signed: January 20, 2025
  • Summary: Rescinds policies promoting gender ideology and restores biological definitions in federal policies.

33. EO 14167: Clarifying the Military’s Role in Protecting the Territorial Integrity of the United States

  • Signed: January 20, 2025
  • Summary: Defines the military’s role in safeguarding U.S. borders and territorial integrity.

34. EO 14166: Application of Protecting Americans From Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act to TikTok

  • Signed: January 20, 2025
  • Summary: Applies restrictions to TikTok and similar apps due to national security concerns.

35. EO 14165: Securing Our Borders

  • Signed: January 20, 2025
  • Summary: Strengthens border security measures to prevent illegal immigration and trafficking.

36. EO 14164: Restoring the Death Penalty and Protecting Public Safety

  • Signed: January 20, 2025
  • Summary: Reinstates the federal death penalty for certain crimes.

37. EO 14163: Realigning the United States Refugee Admissions Program

  • Signed: January 20, 2025
  • Summary: Adjusts refugee admissions policies to prioritize national security and economic considerations.

38. EO 14162: Putting America First in International Environmental Agreements

  • Signed: January 20, 202
  • Summary: Adjusts U.S. participation in international environmental agreements to prioritize American economic and energy interests.

39. EO 14161: Protecting the United States From Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats

  • Signed: January 20, 2025
  • Summary: Implements measures to prevent foreign terrorists and other threats from entering the U.S., enhancing national security protocols.

40. EO 14160: Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship

  • Signed: January 20, 2025
  • Summary: Strengthens policies to preserve the integrity of U.S. citizenship, including stricter enforcement of immigration laws.

41. EO 14159: Protecting the American People Against Invasion

  • Signed: January 20, 2025
  • Summary: Introduces comprehensive measures to address illegal immigration and border security, revoking previous executive orders that conflicted with these goals.

42. EO 14158: Establishing and Implementing the President’s “Department of Government Efficiency”

  • Signed: January 20, 2025
  • Summary: Creates a new department focused on improving government efficiency and reducing wasteful spending.

43. EO 14157: Designating Cartels and Other Organizations as Foreign Terrorist Organizations and Specially Designated Global Terrorists

  • Signed: January 20, 2025
  • Summary: Labels drug cartels and other criminal organizations as foreign terrorist organizations, enabling stricter sanctions and enforcement actions.

44. EO 14156: Declaring a National Energy Emergency

  • Signed: January 20, 2025
  • Summary: Declares an energy emergency to address rising energy costs and supply chain disruptions, promoting domestic energy production.

45. EO 14155: Withdrawing the United States From the World Health Organization

  • Signed: January 20, 2025
  • Summary: Officially withdraws the U.S. from the World Health Organization, citing concerns over its handling of global health crises and alignment with U.S. interests.

46. EO 14154: Unleashing American Energy

  • Signed: January 20, 2025
  • Summary: Revokes multiple executive orders from previous administrations to promote domestic energy production and reduce regulatory burdens on the energy sector.

47. EO 14153: Unleashing Alaska’s Extraordinary Resource Potential

  • Signed: January 20, 2025
  • Summary: Focuses on unlocking Alaska’s natural resources for economic development while ensuring environmental protection.

48. EO 14152: Holding Former Government Officials Accountable for Election Interference and Improper Disclosure of Sensitive Governmental Information

  • Signed: January 20, 2025
  • Summary: Establishes accountability measures for former government officials involved in election interference or unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information.

49. EO 14151: Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing

  • Signed: January 20, 2025
  • Summary: Eliminates diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in the federal government, emphasizing merit-based practices.

50. EO 14150: America First Policy Directive to the Secretary of State

  • Signed: January 20, 2025
  • Summary: Directs the Secretary of State to prioritize “America First” policies in foreign relations and international agreements.

51. EO 14149: Restoring Freedom of Speech and Ending Federal Censorship

  • Signed: January 20, 2025
  • Summary: Prohibits federal agencies from engaging in censorship or suppressing free speech, particularly on digital platforms.

52. EO 14148: Initial Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions

  • Signed: January 20, 2025
  • Summary: Revokes numerous executive orders from previous administrations that are deemed harmful to U.S. interests, including those related to climate change, immigration, and social policies.

53. EO 14147: Ending the Weaponization of the Federal Government

  • Signed: January 20, 2025
  • Summary: Implements measures to prevent the misuse of federal agencies for political purposes, ensuring accountability and transparency in government operations.


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