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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