Trump's first day in office to see over 100 executive orders

President-elect Donald Trump is preparing to issue more than 100 executive orders on his first day in office, launching a broad range of actions on topics such as border security, deportations, energy development, and federal workforce policies.

These executive orders are expected to be signed on Inauguration Day, January 20, as part of a large-scale, shock-and-awe approach to implementing his campaign promises, Caliber.Az reports citing foreign media.

Trump's top adviser, Stephen Miller, outlined these plans during a private meeting with Republican senators.

The executive orders are anticipated to focus heavily on border control and immigration enforcement. Among the key actions are measures to finish building the US-Mexico border wall and establish immigration detention facilities to house migrants pending expulsion.

There are also proposals involving vaccine mandates, school gender policies, and federal workforce restructuring, including the use of federal Schedule F rules. Additionally, Trump is expected to reverse many of the executive actions taken by the Biden administration.

Senators who were briefed on these plans are preparing for the incoming administration to tackle issues such as deporting individuals who recently entered the US illegally or those convicted of crimes. Senator James Lankford from Oklahoma mentioned that the initial focus would likely be on the approximately 1 million people who have entered the US unlawfully, committed crimes, or been ordered to be removed by courts. He described these individuals as "low-hanging fruit" that could be addressed early on.

While executive actions are common for a new president to sign on the first day, Trump’s team is planning an unprecedented level of executive action to assert his agenda without relying on Congress. Some of these actions may carry significant policy changes, while others might be more symbolic, signaling the new president’s direction.

Trump has also been meeting with Republican senators to align efforts for funding these initiatives, including $100 billion in proposals related to border security and immigration enforcement, which are expected to be included in the first big budget reconciliation bill under his administration.

As Trump prepares to take office, many of his Cabinet picks are going through Senate confirmation hearings, and some may be confirmed as soon as Inauguration Day. Senate Majority Leader John Thune indicated that confirmation votes could happen quickly once Trump is sworn in.

By Vafa Guliyeva