Foreign Policy Directives
SECURING OUR BORDERS
This executive order outlines a comprehensive strategy to bolster national border security.
It mandates the construction of physical barriers, increases personnel deployment, implements stricter detention policies, reinstates the Migrant Protection Protocols, and overhauls parole processes.
The order aims to address illegal immigration and related security threats by deterring crossings and facilitating the swift removal of those apprehended.
International cooperation and improved identification technologies are also prioritized.
REALIGNING THE UNITED STATES REFUGEE ADMISSIONS PROGRAM
This executive order temporarily suspends the United States Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) to address concerns about the impact of high migration levels on national resources, security, and community infrastructure.
The order cites recent increases in migration, some necessitating states of emergency declarations.
It directs a 90-day review of USRAP by the Secretaries of Homeland Security and State to determine if and how to resume the program in accordance with newly established priorities.
The order also seeks to increase state and local involvement in refugee resettlement.
UNLEASHING AMERICAN ENERGY
President's executive order, "Unleashing American Energy," aims to boost domestic energy production and reduce reliance on foreign sources.
The order directs federal agencies to review and revise regulations hindering energy exploration and development, particularly targeting oil, natural gas, coal, and critical minerals.
It revokes several previous executive orders focused on climate change and environmental protection and expedites permitting processes for energy projects.
The stated goals are to lower energy costs, create jobs, enhance national security, and restore the nation's economic competitiveness.
CLARIFYING THE MILITARY'S ROLE IN PROTECTING THE TERRITORIAL INTEGRITY OF THE UNITED STATES
This executive order directs the US military to prioritize securing the nation's borders.
It declares a national emergency at the southern border due to illegal immigration and drug trafficking, and tasks the Secretary of Defense with revising the Unified Command Plan to assign USNORTHCOM the mission of sealing the borders and maintaining sovereignty.
The order also mandates additions to contingency planning guidance to ensure long-term border security.
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.