In a controversial move on his first day back in office, President Donald Trump issued pardons for 1,500 individuals, including key figures involved in the January 6 Capitol attack. Among the released is Stewart Rhodes, former leader of the Oath Keepers militia, whose 18-year sentence for seditious conspiracy was commuted. The pardons, granted on Inauguration Day, sparked outrage from lawmakers who were endangered during the 2021 riot. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer criticized the action, accusing Trump of enabling those who sought to undermine democracy.
Trump swiftly enacted a series of executive orders targeting immigration, climate policies, and energy. These included withdrawing from the Paris climate agreement, revoking support for electric vehicles and wind power, and greenlighting Arctic oil drilling. He also delayed the ban on TikTok and introduced a contentious proposal to remove birthright citizenship, raising concerns about legal challenges. Policy changes at the U.S.-Mexico border resulted in canceled asylum appointments and redirected flights carrying Afghan refugees.
Trump’s return to power also saw personal financial gains, as a cryptocurrency he launched soared to a $10 billion valuation, while another venture raised $300 million in token sales. Despite widespread criticism, Trump appeared unfazed, using his executive authority to solidify his policy priorities and reignite his political and economic influence.
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