Foreign Policy Directives

GRANTING PARDONS AND COMMUTATION OF SENTENCES FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES RELATING TO THE EVENTS AT OR NEAR THE UNITED STATES CAPITOL ON JANUARY 6, 2021

Published: Tue 21st Jan 25

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.

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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.

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ENDING THE WEAPONIZATION OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

Published: Mon 20th Jan 25

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.

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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.

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This executive order, issued January 20, 2025, revokes numerous executive orders and actions from the preceding administration.

The order cites concerns about the previous administration's policies on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI); border security; and climate change, deeming them unpopular, inflationary, illegal, and radical.

The order directs several agencies and officials to review and rescind affected policies and actions, initiating a broader effort to restore what is described as common sense to the federal government.

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FLYING THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES AT FULL-STAFF ON INAUGURATION DAY

Published: Mon 20th Jan 25

This presidential proclamation orders the display of the US flag at full-staff on all future Inauguration Days in honor of the event and the nation.

On January 20, 2025, it mandated immediate full-staff display at all federal buildings, military installations, US embassies, and facilities worldwide, followed by a return to half-staff later in the day as per Proclamation 10876 to mourn the passing of President Carter.

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President Trump issued a directive appointing acting cabinet secretaries and other high-level officials across numerous federal agencies.

The appointees are temporarily filling their positions until permanent replacements are selected, with the directive citing 5 U.S.C. 3345 et seq. as legal justification.

The directive lists numerous individuals and their assigned acting roles, ensuring continuity in government operations.

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President Trump nominated numerous individuals to fill sub-cabinet level positions across various federal agencies.

The nominations encompass leadership roles in departments including Defense, Health and Human Services, Justice, Homeland Security, Treasury, Agriculture, Energy, and others.

The announcement details the nominees' names, states of residence, and the specific positions for which they are being nominated, which then require Senate confirmation.

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