Everything Donald Trump Has Accomplished in His First Week Back as President

Donald Trump’s First Week Back as President: A Breakdown of Key Policies and Actions

Donald Trump’s return to the White House as the 47th President of the United States has been marked by an ambitious and controversial flurry of executive orders, policy reversals, and major announcements. Within his first week, Trump has moved swiftly to implement his agenda, targeting issues such as immigration, climate policy, public health, and LGBTQ+ rights. His actions have already begun to reshape the country’s political landscape, sparking intense debate across the nation.

Here’s a detailed look at everything Trump has done since taking office.

Immigration Overhaul

Immigration policy has always been at the heart of Trump’s agenda, and his first week in office reaffirmed his hardline stance. Among the most notable moves was the designation of Mexican drug cartels as a “foreign terrorist organization.” This allows the administration to deploy military personnel to assist immigration and border enforcement officers at the southern border, marking a significant escalation in border security efforts.

Trump also declared border crossings from Mexico an “invasion,” a term he has used before, while laying the groundwork for what he promises to be the “largest deportation program in history.” This program aims to deport millions of undocumented immigrants, a promise that had energized his base during his campaigns.

Additionally, the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program has been suspended, with reviews scheduled every 90 days. Trump has also taken steps to end automatic citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants born on U.S. soil, commonly known as birthright citizenship. This move challenges the long-standing interpretation of the 14th Amendment and has already sparked significant legal and constitutional debate.

Environmental Policy and Climate Change Reversals

Trump wasted no time reversing several key climate policies implemented during the Biden administration. He announced the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement, a global pact aimed at reducing carbon emissions. This decision places the U.S. alongside nations such as Iran, Yemen, and Libya as the only countries not part of the agreement.

Trump also rolled back restrictions on fossil fuel extraction on federal lands and eliminated Biden-era incentives for the production of electric vehicles. Declaring a “national energy emergency,” Trump signaled his intent to ramp up domestic energy production, famously declaring, “We will drill, baby, drill.” He promised to lower energy prices, refill strategic reserves, and export American energy globally, positioning the U.S. as an energy superpower.

Critics have raised concerns about the environmental consequences of these actions, warning that increased fossil fuel reliance will undermine efforts to combat climate change and worsen the global climate crisis.

Withdrawal from the World Health Organization

In a move that drew international criticism, Trump signed an executive order withdrawing the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO). He justified the decision by accusing the WHO of mishandling the COVID-19 pandemic and demanding “unfairly onerous payments” from the U.S. compared to other nations.

The executive order stated:

“China, with a population of 1.4 billion, contributes nearly 90 percent less to the WHO than the United States. This imbalance is unacceptable.”

Trump’s decision to leave the WHO reflects his broader skepticism of international organizations and multilateral agreements, a hallmark of his “America First” philosophy.

TikTok Ban Paused

One of Trump’s more unusual decisions was to temporarily pause the U.S. ban on TikTok. The social media app, which was briefly unavailable to American users, has been accused by U.S. officials of posing a national security risk due to its ties to China. Trump granted a 75-day reprieve to allow TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, time to comply with legal requirements to sell the app to a non-Chinese owner.

This decision has sparked mixed reactions, with some applauding the delay as an opportunity for resolution and others criticizing it as a short-term fix to a larger issue of digital security.

Executive Order on Gender and Biological Sex

Trump signed a controversial executive order declaring that the U.S. government will only recognize “two sexes: male and female,” rejecting the concept of gender identity as changeable. The order requires federal agencies to eliminate language and policies that “promote gender ideology” and mandates that official forms list only male or female as gender options.

The order also prohibits federal funding for programs supporting gender transition or education on gender identity, marking a significant rollback of LGBTQ+ rights. Critics have decried the move as discriminatory and harmful to transgender and non-binary individuals, while Trump’s supporters argue that it restores “biological truth” in federal governance.

Pardons for January 6 Defendants

In a move that drew sharp criticism, Trump issued pardons for approximately 1,500 individuals who were convicted for their roles in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riots. An executive order from the White House described these pardons as part of a broader effort toward “national reconciliation,” framing the defendants as victims of political persecution.

The decision has reignited debates over Trump’s role in the events of January 6 and his continued influence over the Republican Party.

Other Significant Changes

• Disabling CBP One App: Trump shut down the CBP One app, which was introduced during the Biden administration to facilitate migrant processing at the border. This move effectively canceled tens of thousands of scheduled appointments for migrants, drawing criticism from immigration advocates.
• Federal Workforce Policy: Trump ordered all federal employees to return to their offices full-time, reversing remote work policies that had been widely adopted during the pandemic.
• Renaming the Gulf of Mexico: In a symbolic move, Trump signed an executive order to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf of America.” He described this change as a way to “celebrate the extraordinary heritage of our nation.”

Impact and Future Outlook

Trump’s first week in office has been defined by rapid and sweeping changes, many of which reverse policies implemented by the Biden administration. While his supporters view these moves as a return to conservative principles and American strength, critics warn of the potential consequences, including increased division, environmental damage, and challenges to civil rights.

As Trump continues to shape his second term, the nation watches closely to see how these bold decisions will affect the country’s future—and how the public and political opponents will respond.