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🚨 THREAD: Trump’s 2025 Executive Orders (191 so far) 🚨

President Trump has been extremely active during his second term, signing 191+ Executive Orders from Jan → Aug 2025.

Here’s a breakdown of the most important EOs — grouped by policy category. 🧵👇

1 — Government Reform & Accountability

🔹 Category: Government Reform & Accountability

Trump is reshaping the federal bureaucracy and reclaiming executive power:
•EO 14147 – Ends “weaponization” of federal agencies
•EO 14148 – Rescinds Biden-era DEI & climate rules
•EO 14158 – Creates Dept. of Government Efficiency
•EO 14170 – Merit-based hiring, cuts DEI
•EO 14171 – Reinstates “Schedule F” for policy roles
•EO 14332 – Tightens oversight of federal grants

Intent: More control, less bureaucracy. ⚡️

2 — Free Speech, Media & Transparency

🔹 Category: Free Speech & Media Policy

Big Tech, universities, and media face new scrutiny:
•EO 14149 – Bans federal collusion on censorship
•EO 14282 – Forces disclosure of foreign influence in U.S. universities
•EO 14290 – Ends taxpayer subsidies for “biased” media
•EO 14291 – Creates a Religious Liberty Commission

Intent: Protect speech, cut funding to partisan media, and boost transparency. 🗣️

3 — Border Security & Immigration

🔹 Category: Border Security & Immigration

Massive crackdown on illegal migration & sanctuary policies:
•EO 14159 – Boosts border wall & ICE resources
•EO 14165 – Expands Border Patrol hiring
•EO 14161 – Stricter vetting for travelers from high-risk nations
•EO 14163 – Suspends Refugee Admissions Program
•EO 14333 – Declares crime emergency in D.C., federalizes response

Intent: “America First” on immigration & public safety. 🚨

4 — Energy, Climate & Deregulation

🔹 Category: Energy & Deregulation

A full reversal of Biden’s climate agenda & an “America First” energy push:
•EO 14153 – Opens Alaska oil & gas
•EO 14154 – “Unleashes American energy”
•EO 14156 – Declares a national energy emergency
•EO 14260 – Blocks state energy restrictions
•EO 14261 – Revives the U.S. coal industry
•EO 14315 – Ends subsidies for foreign-controlled renewables

Intent: Energy dominance, deregulation, & fossil fuel expansion. ⛽

5 — Trade, Tariffs & China

🔹 Category: Trade & Tariffs

Trump reboots his trade war strategy with China & beyond:
•EO 14257 – Reciprocal tariffs to fight trade deficits
•EO 14259 – Raises tariffs on low-value Chinese imports
•EO 14324 – Suspends duty-free loopholes on small packages (e-commerce)
•EO 14326 – Adjusts tariffs across key sectors
•EO 14334 – Updates tariff structure tied to China talks

Intent: Protect U.S. manufacturing & reset global trade rules. 📦🇺🇸

6 — Technology, AI, Cybersecurity & Space

🔹 Category: Tech, AI & Cybersecurity

Securing U.S. dominance in future technologies:
•EO 14306 – Strengthens cybersecurity across agencies
•EO 14307 – Accelerates U.S. drone leadership
•EO 14319 – Bans “woke AI” in federal agencies
•EO 14320 – Promotes U.S. AI exports globally
•EO 14335 – Opens competition in the commercial space sector

Intent: Lead in AI, drones, cybersecurity & space innovation. 🚀🤖

7 — National Security & Foreign Policy

🔹 Category: National Security & Geopolitics

Shifting alliances & asserting sovereignty:
•EO 14155 – U.S. withdraws from WHO
•EO 14309 – Finalizes U.S.–U.K. prosperity trade deal
•EO 14323 – Targets Brazil for “security threats”
•EO 14329 – Expands sanctions on Russia

Intent: Prioritize bilateral deals & reassert U.S. sovereignty abroad. 🌎

8— Social & Cultural Policies

🔹 Category: Social & Cultural Policy

Reversing progressive-era policies & reshaping institutions:
•EO 14151 – Eliminates DEI programs in federal agencies
•EO 14168 – Defines gender by biological sex
•EO 14280 – Restores traditional school discipline policies
•EO 14281 – Promotes merit-based education & hiring
•EO 14322 – Protects college sports structures

Intent: Roll back “woke” policies & restore traditional norms. 🎓🏛️

9 — Wrap-Up

🔥 Trump’s 2025 Executive Orders = sweeping policy reset across government, energy, immigration, trade, tech, and culture.

📌 As of Aug 19, 2025:
✅ 191 signed
⚡ 8 key policy categories
🌎 Major shifts in domestic + global strategy

Bookmark this thread & share. This is Trump’s second-term roadmap. 🇺🇸

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