Defense Directives

101st Anniversary of The United States Border Patrol

President Trump proclaims May 28, 2025, as the 101st anniversary of the United States Border Patrol.

The proclamation celebrates the agency's service and highlights the administration's success in reducing illegal immigration and drug trafficking following a declared national emergency at the southern border.

It details actions taken, including wall construction, policy changes, and increased deployments, leading to drastically reduced border encounters and fentanyl seizures.

The President honors the sacrifices made by Border Patrol agents and affirms continued support for their mission.

Prayer for Peace, Memorial Day, 2025

Published: Sun 25th May 25

President Donald J. Trump's Memorial Day 2025 proclamation designates May 26th as a day of prayer for permanent peace.

It calls upon all Americans to observe a National Moment of Remembrance at 3:00 p.m. local time and requests the lowering of flags to half-staff until noon.

The proclamation is rooted in a 1950 Congressional resolution requesting Presidential action for a day of prayer for peace.

Deploying Advanced Nuclear Reactor Technologies for National Security

This executive order establishes a comprehensive policy to accelerate the development, deployment, and export of advanced nuclear reactor technologies for national security purposes.

It directs several federal agencies to implement specific programs, including deploying nuclear reactors at military bases and Department of Energy facilities, allocating resources for related research and development, and aggressively promoting American nuclear exports through diplomatic and financial initiatives.

The order also emphasizes compliance with environmental regulations and seeks to streamline permits and approvals.

Ordering the Reform of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission

President Trump's executive order directs the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to undergo significant restructuring and regulatory reform.

The order aims to accelerate the licensing and deployment of new nuclear reactors, expand US nuclear energy capacity, and re-establish American global leadership in nuclear energy.

Key components involve revising outdated safety models, streamlining licensing processes with fixed deadlines, and reorganizing the NRC to promote efficiency.

The stated goal is to improve energy independence, stimulate economic growth and create high-paying jobs while maintaining a high standard of nuclear safety.

Reforming Nuclear Reactor Testing at the Department of Energy

President Trump issued an executive order to significantly accelerate advanced nuclear reactor development and deployment in the United States.

The order streamlines the Department of Energy's processes for reviewing and approving reactor projects, reformulates existing environmental review processes according to NEPA guidelines, and launches a pilot program to build reactors outside of national laboratories.

The goal is to have at least three reactors operational by July 4, 2026, leveraging decades of research to generate a reliable, diversified, and affordable energy supply and strengthen national security.

Reinvigorating the Nuclear Industrial Base

President Trump's executive order prioritizes the revitalization of the American nuclear energy industry.

The order mandates multiple actions by federal agencies, including developing a national policy for spent nuclear fuel management, expanding domestic uranium production and enrichment, utilizing the Defense Production Act to secure voluntary agreements with domestic nuclear energy companies, and funding the expansion of nuclear energy related workforce development.

The overarching goal is to achieve energy independence, strengthen national security, and establish American energy dominance.

President Trump's May 23, 2025, executive order, "Restoring Gold Standard Science," aims to rebuild public trust in federal science.

The order mandates that agencies adopt "Gold Standard Science" principles, emphasizing reproducibility, transparency, and unbiased peer review.

It addresses concerns about misleading scientific information used in past government decisions, encouraging agencies to readily share data, acknowledge uncertainties, and apply a weight-of-evidence approach to analyses.

The order also reinstates pre-2021 scientific integrity policies, revokes certain related changes from 2021-2025, and promotes internal agency processes to investigate violations.

National Maritime Day, 2025

President Donald J. Trump's May 22, 2025 proclamation designates May 22nd as National Maritime Day, commemorating the S.S. Savannah's transatlantic voyage and honoring the United States Merchant Marine. The proclamation emphasizes the crucial role of merchant mariners in national defense, having supported military operations throughout history, and their importance to the American economy through global trade.

President Trump also highlights the recent Executive Order focused on restoring American maritime dominance through investment in shipbuilding, regulatory reform, and expanded training.

The proclamation concludes with a call for Americans to observe the day and display the national flag.