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Wednesday, Jan 22, 2025
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Trump Grants Clemency to January 6 Rioters on His First Full Day in Office
As part of a series of Inauguration Day executive orders, pardons were granted to 1,500 Capitol attackers, along with initiatives on immigration and climate policy.
On his first full day in office, President Donald Trump issued pardons to 1,500 people connected to the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
These pardons were part of a broader range of executive actions intended to reshape U.S. policies.
The decision has prompted backlash from lawmakers who were directly endangered during the Capitol insurrection, where Trump supporters tried to stop the certification of Joe Biden's victory in the 2020 election.
Trump's inauguration also included measures to limit immigration, undo environmental regulations, and postpone the enforcement of a ban on the TikTok app.
His actions have led to mixed reactions, particularly concerning effects on U.S. trade policies.
Stock markets fluctuated as investors responded to Trump's economic policies, including the potential for increased tariffs on Canada and Mexico.
Trump, 78, the oldest president to assume office, was met with both relief and concern around the world as his administration charts a different course from previous approaches.
Additionally, Trump revived his stance on illegal immigration, halting the CBP One entry program, which allowed migrants to make appointments for legal entry.
This decision has already faced legal challenges.
In environmental policy, Trump reinforced the U.S.'s withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement and lifted restrictions on offshore oil and gas drilling.
Other actions include a freeze on federal hiring, adjustments to diversity programs, and plans to restructure the Panama Canal and rename the Gulf of Mexico.
While Trump's administration encounters both internal and external challenges, the pace of changes indicates a significant shift in U.S. governance.
These pardons were part of a broader range of executive actions intended to reshape U.S. policies.
The decision has prompted backlash from lawmakers who were directly endangered during the Capitol insurrection, where Trump supporters tried to stop the certification of Joe Biden's victory in the 2020 election.
Trump's inauguration also included measures to limit immigration, undo environmental regulations, and postpone the enforcement of a ban on the TikTok app.
His actions have led to mixed reactions, particularly concerning effects on U.S. trade policies.
Stock markets fluctuated as investors responded to Trump's economic policies, including the potential for increased tariffs on Canada and Mexico.
Trump, 78, the oldest president to assume office, was met with both relief and concern around the world as his administration charts a different course from previous approaches.
Additionally, Trump revived his stance on illegal immigration, halting the CBP One entry program, which allowed migrants to make appointments for legal entry.
This decision has already faced legal challenges.
In environmental policy, Trump reinforced the U.S.'s withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement and lifted restrictions on offshore oil and gas drilling.
Other actions include a freeze on federal hiring, adjustments to diversity programs, and plans to restructure the Panama Canal and rename the Gulf of Mexico.
While Trump's administration encounters both internal and external challenges, the pace of changes indicates a significant shift in U.S. governance.
