Former President Donald Trump has outlined a series of plans he intends to enact on his first day back in the White House, should he win a second term as president. These plans include firing the special counsel prosecuting two federal cases against him, pardoning supporters who attacked the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, dismantling what he refers to as the ‘deep state’ of government workers, imposing tariffs on imported goods, rolling back protections for transgender students, and initiating mass deportations of migrants.
On his first day in office, Trump aims to make most of his criminal cases go away, especially the federal ones. He plans to fire the special counsel prosecuting two federal cases against him, claiming he could do so within two seconds of taking office. He also wants to pardon his supporters who were charged for their roles in the Capitol riot, calling them “unbelievable patriots.” Trump’s ability to pardon individuals convicted in federal court, DC Superior Court, or in a military court-martial could impact the outcomes of these cases.
Another significant aspect of Trump’s plans for his first day back in office involves dismantling the ‘deep state’ of government workers. He intends to strip tens of thousands of career employees of their civil service protections, making it easier to terminate them. By reviving an executive order known as ‘Schedule F,’ Trump aims to convert some career officials into political jobs, allowing for easier dismissals and replacements with loyalists. This move could affect a significant portion of the federal workforce.
Trump has also pledged to impose tariffs on imported goods, particularly those from China, with the goal of keeping manufacturing jobs in the US and shrinking the federal deficit. He plans to utilize his executive authority to implement these tariffs, citing national security concerns as a basis for these actions. Additionally, Trump intends to roll back protections for transgender students, addressing changes made by the Biden administration to ensure equal treatment and non-discrimination in schools.
The former president has expressed his desire to increase production of US fossil fuels and reverse climate policies focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions. He aims to open up the Arctic wilderness to oil drilling and halt initiatives promoting the switch to electric cars. Trump has also stated his intention to settle the war between Russia and Ukraine, believing he could achieve a peace deal between the two countries on his first day back in office. This initiative could have significant implications for US foreign policy.
Lastly, Trump has promised to initiate mass deportations of migrants in the US, launching what he describes as the largest deportation program in American history. He envisions removing criminals from cities and towns, placing them in detention facilities, and ultimately expelling them from the country. While the logistical challenges of such a massive deportation effort are significant, Trump remains steadfast in his commitment to enforcing strict immigration policies. Overall, should Trump secure a second term in office, his ambitious plans for day one signal a sharp departure from the policies of the Biden administration.
