Donald Trump signed several executive orders as soon as the oath was taken in as the US President on January 20, 2025. The main purpose of President Donald Trump's signed executive orders was to cancel the previous president Joe Biden's policies and to fulfil his election campaign promises. These orders had different impacts on national and international levels.

 

Separation from the Paris Climate Agreement

 

President Trump has again separated America from the climate agreement through one executive order. He argues that “this agreement unnecessarily burdens the American economy, and the field of energy it is an obstacle to progress”. 

 

Critics say that global environmental efforts will be destroyed by this step and the international reputation will be affected.

 

Withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO)

 

In another move, Trump ordered to take out America from the World Health Organization. He blamed that “during the COVID-19 epidemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) did not perform well leadership and colluded with China”. 

 

The funding of the World Health Organization will likely be affected by this decision because America is the largest contributor to WHO.

 

Changes in Immigration Policy

 

Donald Trump also has issued an executive order to tighten immigration laws. This move would speed up the deportation of illegal immigrants and the right to citizenship will be limited based on birth.

 

Reforms in the Federal Bureaucracy

 

President Trump banned new hires in federal institutes, however, it will not apply in the army. To improve the efficiency of the federal bureaucracy he has announced to establishment of a new institute called "The Department of Government Performance". Elon Musk will lead "The Department of Government Performance". The purpose of this action is to monitor the efficiency of federal institutions and reduce unnecessary expenditures.

 

Diversity, Equality and Transgender Rights

 

In the federal government, Trump ordered to end of diversity and equity programs and acknowledgment of only male and female genders. This move is likely to affect the rights of transgender people. And human rights organizations have expressed concern over it.

 

Legal Challenges and Public Response

 

Against these executive orders of President Trump various states and organizations have started legal proceedings.

 

Attorneys General of New Jersey and Arizona have challenged restricting the right to birthright citizenship in the court. They say “These actions violate constitutional rights and no president can be allowed to run the affairs of the country in the style of a kingship”. 

 

These decisions of President Trump have been an international reaction. Decisions to separate from the Paris Climate Agreement and withdraw from the WHO have been criticized by world leaders. They say that these actions will harm global cooperation and affect efforts to deal with global challenges.

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