Here’s a list of actions President Trump took on the third day of his second presidency:
- Shutdown of DEI Offices: President Trump completed the shutdown of all Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) offices in the government and placed all existing DEI employees on indefinite leave.
- Troop Deployment: Announced a new deployment of 1,500 active-duty troops to assist in securing the US-Mexico border.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirms that President Trump is sending 1500 U.S. troops to the Southern border.
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) January 22, 2025
We have a REAL border again. pic.twitter.com/ZVScOQ8sLV
- Saudi Arabia Investment: Received a commitment from the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia to increase trade and investment with the U.S. by $600 billion.
- Immediate Deportation Policy: Ordered the Border Patrol to begin immediately deporting anybody caught crossing into America illegally, without a hearing, ending the Biden policy of “catch and release” where illegal crossers could claim asylum and be released into America with a future court date.
- Freeze on DOJ Consent Decrees: Ordered a freeze on Department of Justice (DOJ) consent decrees with local police departments, which were used under previous administrations to limit local police actions against crime.
- Pardon of D.C. Police Officers: Pardoned two D.C. police officers who were wrongfully convicted after a chase involving a gang member who was hit by a car.
- Military Assistance in Deportation: Had the Defense Department commit to using military aircraft to assist Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in deportation operations.
- Pushback to a Bishop’s Sermon: Responded to an Episcopal bishop’s sermon by expressing displeasure, indicating dissatisfaction with the service’s focus.
- Sending Troops to Southern Border: Further actions to reinforce border security with troop presence.
- Message to Russia: Trump threatened economic actions against Russia, continuing his tough foreign policy stance.
- Restoration of Merit-Based Hiring at FAA: Restored merit-based hiring at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), ending diversity-focused hiring policies.
- Ordered Closure of All: This action might pertain to closing various government offices or programs, though specifics are not detailed in the provided information. It could be related to the broader push against DEI initiatives.
DOD + U.S. Coast Guard announce immediate action in support of Presidential Executive Orders
— Ian Ellis (@ianellisjones) January 23, 2025
– USCG surging assets (cutters, aircraft, boats, + deployable specialized forces) to increase presence
– DOD augmenting forces at the SW border with additional ~1,500 ground personnel đŸ§µ pic.twitter.com/EnJmMg0cqf
Day 3 of the Trump Administration is on the books. On his third day, President Trump:
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) January 23, 2025
-Completed the shutdown of all DEI offices in the government and placed all existing DEI employees on indefinite leave.
-Announced a new deployment of 1,500 active-duty troops to assist in…