Trump Unleashes Radical Agenda: Mass Deportations And Tariffs Set Stage For Turbulent First 100 Days

On Day One of his presidency, Trump outlined clear plans for rolling back President Biden’s policies, granting pardons to those convicted of January 6-related offenses, and launching a mass deportation program. The president-elect has already crossed off several items from his agenda, including dismissing special counsel Jack Smith’s criminal cases against him.

In a series of posts, Trump pledged to levy tariffs on all products coming into the US from Mexico and Canada, with Chinese imports facing an additional 10%. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum warned that her nation may be forced to impose its own retaliatory tariffs. Trump cited the need to take migration and fentanyl more seriously as justification for these measures.

Trump’s immigration agenda is a key area of focus, with promises to build “the largest deportation force” in the nation’s history. However, organizations like the American Civil Liberties Union have vowed to challenge his actions in court, potentially prolonging any implemented policies. Trump also pushed debunked claims about secret “migrant flights,” which he promised to ban on day one.

Executive orders are likely to be a major part of Trump’s agenda, including revoking birthright citizenship and banning schools from promoting critical race theory or transgender insanity. These actions could mirror an executive order President Joe Biden revoked after taking office, although a federal judge later blocked prohibitions on certain trainings.

Trump has vowed to grant pardons to January 6 rioters “within the first nine minutes,” citing concerns over those convicted being overcharged. In an interview with Time Magazine, he emphasized that his focus is on non-violent offenders and will weigh potential pardons on a “case-by-case” basis. Gary Gensler, the chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, has already announced his resignation before Trump’s inauguration, potentially avoiding a potential showdown.

While some promises, such as “ending inflation,” may be difficult to fulfill, Trump remains optimistic that energy and supply chain improvements will help bring prices down. Despite these challenges, Trump is confident in his ability to make a positive impact on the economy and has courted support from the cryptocurrency community ahead of the 2024 election.

The president-elect’s agenda is already sparking debate and concern among experts and organizations. As he prepares to take office, it remains to be seen how much of his “day one” promises will come to fruition and what challenges he will face in implementing them.