US President-elect Donald Trump is set to issue more than 100 executive orders on the first day of his presidency, January 20, according to a report from the AP news agency overnight between Saturday and Sunday. The executive orders will focus on border security, mass deportations, and other political priorities, aiming to signal immediate change and reflect the priorities of his upcoming administration.
According to the report, Trump briefed Republican senators in a private meeting on plans that include completing the construction of the wall along the US-Mexico border, establishing detention centers for undocumented immigrants, and carrying out widespread deportations of those without legal residency. Senior advisor Stephen Miller presented the senators with the immediate steps to be taken. Among the measures, there will be a return to policies from Trump's first term, such as requiring asylum seekers to file their applications in other countries and wait outside US borders while their requests are processed.
The measures are expected to overturn numerous orders issued by the Biden administration, replacing them with directives that will bolster border enforcement. Senator James Lankford noted that the initial focus would be on deporting roughly one million migrants who recently entered the US, have been convicted of crimes, or have received court orders to leave the country.
On Inauguration Day, Trump is also expected to sign formal documents appointing new members of his administration, while the Senate will hold hearings and approve candidates for senior positions. Some appointments may be confirmed that same day, in keeping with the tradition of inaugurating new presidents. Senate Majority Leader John Thune noted that some candidates are still awaiting background checks and formal documentation, but the Senate is preparing to act quickly.
To implement these plans, Trump is preparing sweeping budgetary measures, totaling approximately $100 billion, as part of a funding package to support steps related to border security and immigration. Republican senators are gearing up to assist Trump in executing these measures on his very first day in office.
