From innovating in cryptocurrency to reshaping education and more, here’s a comprehensive rundown of Donald Trump’s promises as he returns to the Oval Office.
During a discussion with Fox News host Sean Hannity last year, Trump revealed that a priority for his initial day back would be to act like a ‘dictator’, at least temporarily, to implement crucial changes.
When Hannity inquired about his potential to abuse power, Trump responded: “Except for Day 1. I want to close the border and I want to drill, drill, drill. We’re closing the border and we’re drilling, drilling, drilling,” he asserted. “After that, I’m not a dictator.”
Yesterday, January 19, TikTok experienced a temporary blackout but was restored swiftly with a message thanking users for their patience. The message credited President Trump’s efforts for bringing TikTok back to the US, stating: “You can continue to create, share and discover all the things you love on TikTok.”
In addressing the possible ban, Trump is expected to sign an executive order postponing it, aiming to negotiate a deal that ensures national security.
Trump intends to dismantle the Biden administration’s electric vehicle mandate, which encourages automakers to prioritize electric and low-emission vehicles. Although he aims to eliminate this policy on his first day, Trump acknowledged to Joe Rogan that it might take “maybe two days, because it’s a little bit busy.”
Back in 2021, Trump labeled cryptocurrency a ‘scam against the dollar.’ However, he has since changed his stance, vowing to transform the US into the ‘crypto capital of the planet.’ On social media, he claimed that crypto would be ‘mined, minted, and made in the US.’
Ahead of his inauguration, both Trump and his wife, Melania, introduced their memecoins. Meanwhile, experts have speculated that Bitcoin could soar to $250,000 this year.
Trump has also vowed to dismiss SEC Chairman Gary Gensler on his first day, citing Gensler’s aggressive tactics on crypto regulation under Joe Biden’s appointment.
The 2020 election loss led to the January 6 Capitol insurrection, resulting in arrests of several Trump supporters. However, Trump reassured reporters during this year’s voting day that his supporters are ‘not violent people’ and emphasized there would be ‘no violence’ in the latest election.
This sentiment aligns with Trump’s previous assertion that some individuals jailed for their involvement in the insurrection were ‘wrongfully imprisoned.’ He plans to pardon many of them, though he conceded that some might have gone out of control.
Trump has also been vocal about terminating the Green New Deal, which he refers to as the ‘Green New Scam’. Though never enacted into law, the Green New Deal has been a prominent talking point for Trump when discussing Joe Biden’s climate and energy strategies.
Facing two federal cases related to the 2020 election from special counsel Jack Smith, Trump is determined not to collaborate with him again. On October 24, Trump expressed on the Hugh Hewitt show that he would fire Smith ‘within two seconds.’
It’s anticipated that Trump will prepare over 100 executive orders on his first day in the White House. These orders will address various issues like deportation, school gender policies, and vaccine mandates, bypassing congressional oversight.
In a bid to boost governmental transparency, Trump announced plans during a Washington D.C. rally to disclose remaining records about the assassinations of JFK, his brother Robert Kennedy, and Martin Luther King Jr.
Trump plans to initiate his second term with an extensive military-led deportation of undocumented immigrants. This campaign, which could affect around 11 million individuals, aims to remove criminals swiftly.
During a rally at Madison Square Garden, Trump stated: “On Day 1, I will launch the largest deportation program in American history to get the criminals out.”
Trump also expressed a desire to eliminate birthright citizenship, though he acknowledged the constitutional challenge involved and his intention to achieve this through an executive order.
Despite his firm stance on immigration, Trump supports granting green cards to non-US citizens who graduate from college in the US.
In an unexpected move, Trump has indicated his interest in purchasing Greenland, with Republican lawmakers drafting a bill to facilitate negotiations beginning January 20.
On his social media platform, Trump stated: “For purposes of National Security and Freedom throughout the World…MAKE GREENLAND GREAT AGAIN!”
Lastly, Trump has pledged to confront educational institutions that teach critical race theory or topics he deems inappropriate. His plan includes cutting federal funding for schools that promote these subjects.