Foreign Policy Directives
DECLARING A NATIONAL EMERGENCY AT THE SOUTHERN BORDER OF THE UNITED STATES
President Donald J. Trump declared a national emergency at the southern border of the United States, citing an invasion by cartels, criminal gangs, and terrorists, resulting in widespread chaos and violence.
The declaration authorizes the military to assist the Department of Homeland Security in securing the border.
The action includes the deployment of military personnel, construction of additional physical barriers, the use of unmanned aerial systems, and revisions of security policies and strategies.
The proclamation also revokes a previous order that terminated an emergency at the southern border and redirected funds.
HOLDING FORMER GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS ACCOUNTABLE FOR ELECTION INTERFERENCE AND IMPROPER DISCLOSURE<br>OF SENSITIVE GOVERNMENTAL INFORMATION
This executive order revokes the security clearances of 50 former intelligence officials for allegedly coordinating with the Biden campaign to discredit the Hunter Biden laptop story during the 2020 election.
It also revokes the security clearance of former National Security Advisor John Bolton for publishing a memoir containing sensitive information.
The order establishes a policy against partisan political activity within the Intelligence Community and improper disclosure of classified information, and directs the Director of National Intelligence to submit a report on further inappropriate activity and recommendations for prevention.
WITHDRAWING THE UNITED STATES FROM THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION
This executive order directs the withdrawal of the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO).
The order cites the WHO’s mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic, its lack of reform, and its susceptibility to political influence as justifications.
Specific actions include halting funding, recalling personnel, finding alternative partners, and revising the US Global Health Security Strategy.
The order also revokes previous presidential actions related to reversing the initial withdrawal decision.
APPLICATION OF PROTECTING AMERICANS FROM FOREIGN ADVERSARY CONTROLLED APPLICATIONS ACT TO TIKTOK
This executive order temporarily suspends enforcement of the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act's restrictions on TikTok for 75 days.
The order cites national security concerns and the Act's unfortunate timing, which became effective a day before the new President's inauguration.
The President aims to assess national security implications, explore solutions, and prevent an immediate shutdown of the platform while safeguarding US interests, utilizing the 75-day period to achieve these goals.
GRANTING PARDONS AND COMMUTATION OF SENTENCES FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES RELATING TO THE EVENTS AT OR NEAR THE UNITED STATES CAPITOL ON JANUARY 6, 2021
This presidential proclamation commutes the sentences of several individuals convicted of January 6th-related offenses to time served and grants a full pardon to all others.
It directs the Attorney General to ensure immediate release from prison and the dismissal of pending indictments.
The President frames this action as addressing a grave national injustice and initiating national reconciliation.
PUTTING AMERICA FIRST IN INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS
This executive order prioritizes US economic interests in international environmental agreements.
It directs the withdrawal of the US from the Paris Agreement and other related UN commitments, revokes the US International Climate Finance Plan, and mandates a review of all relevant policies to ensure they align with this new priority.
The order emphasizes safeguarding American jobs and economic growth while still pursuing environmental protection, but through methods that minimize burdens on the US.
ENDING THE WEAPONIZATION OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
This executive order aims to address the alleged weaponization of federal agencies against political opponents by the previous administration.
It directs the Attorney General and Director of National Intelligence to review the activities of relevant departments and agencies over the past four years, identifying instances of misconduct, and to submit reports with recommendations for corrective actions.
The order emphasizes accountability and aims to prevent future misuse of government power for political purposes.
RESTORING FREEDOM OF SPEECH AND ENDING FEDERAL CENSORSHIP
This executive order aims to restore freedom of speech by prohibiting federal government censorship and investigating past actions that allegedly violated free speech rights.
It declares a policy to protect free speech, directs investigations and corrective actions regarding past censorship, and clarifies that no federal resources may be used for unconstitutional speech restrictions.
The order also includes provisions to avoid interfering with existing agency authority, dependent on existing appropriations and creating no new legal rights or benefits.