President Donald Trump swiftly repeals 78 Biden-era executive orders, marking a dramatic shift in national policy. The sweeping policy reversals by Donald Trump signal a deliberate shift away from Biden’s diversity and environmental initiatives, causing a significant pivot in national governance.
Trump’s Bold Move on Executive Orders
Donald Trump wasted no time in implementing his policy agenda shortly after taking office. He signed numerous executive orders, including a bold move to revoke around 80 orders from Joe Biden’s administration, marking a significant shift in policy direction.
President Trump signs Executive orders reversing 78 Presidential Executive actions Regulatory Freeze and Cost of living and more. #Freedom! #LiberationDay pic.twitter.com/qWUkLm6AnI
— SubieMayhem (@SubieMayhem) January 21, 2025
This massive rollback targeted environmental stewardship, diversity, equity, and social justice initiatives. Trump’s administration viewed these initiatives as overly progressive and financially draining to the nation. By undoing such actions, Trump aimed to steer the federal government toward pragmatic traditional solutions that are more aligned with conservative values.
The Climate DEI Equity Resiliency Biden executive orders have been revoked.
— Andrea Shaffer, Employment/Labor Law (@Andreafreedom76) January 21, 2025
This relates to all disaster recovery discretionary appropriations and distributions and so much more.
Executive Order 13985 of January 20, 2021 (Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved… pic.twitter.com/2ZLmzQ2kBM
Conservative Policies Regain Primacy
The scope of Trump’s orders also covered withdrawing from international agreements like the World Health Organization and the Paris Climate Agreement, halting what the administration described as “harmful” policies. Emphasis was placed on revisiting the cost of living crisis and enforcing full-time, in-person work for federal employees. Measures such as federal hiring freezes, with exceptions, were the day’s orders.
“preventing bureaucrats from issuing any more regulations”—Trump.
Reinforcing legal borders and national security, the Trump administration declared a national emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border. With a particular focus on restoring unity and safety, the strategic aim was to empower the government with commonsense policies. Criticism extended to initiatives promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, which received substantial rollbacks.
Implementing Change and Shaping the Future
In addition to revoking Biden-era orders, Trump introduced new initiatives like creating the “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE). Declarations such as the designation of drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations marked his administration’s aggressive stance on national safety.
“the weaponization of political adversaries of the previous administration”—Trump.
While some may consider these actions contentious, Trump positions his sweeping changes as fulfilling a campaign promise. The emphasis now rests on ensuring freedom of speech, reducing the imposition of regulations, and refocusing on conservative values. The strategic rollback encapsulates a more traditional governance approach, instilling principles prioritizing merit over systemic reform.
