President Donald J. Trump was inaugurated for his second non-consecutive term of presidency on Jan. 20. In his first term, Trump signed a total of 220 executive orders, averaging 55 orders per year, from January 2017 to January 2021. The average amount of executive orders per term is 303 executive orders, with the most being Presidents Franklin D. Roosevelt with 3,721, Woodrow Wilson with 1,803 and Calvin Coolidge with 1,203 executive orders. As of January, 72 of Trump’s previous executive orders have been revoked. As of March 14, 53 days after his inauguration, President Trump has signed 89 executive orders. This article dives into key executive orders and their effects on the American people.
Executive directives: The impact of Trump’s presidential decisions
In a presidency marked by bold actions, Trump’s executive orders have drawn international attention and promise to leave a lasting impact on the American landscape. Let’s delve into key executive orders and their effects on the American people.
March 26, 2025
President Donald J. Trump was inaugurated for his second non-consecutive term of presidency on Jan. 20.
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