Donald Trump is preparing more than 100 executive orders starting Day One of the new White House

President-elect Donald Trump is preparing to issue over 100 executive orders starting on Day One of his presidency, launching a sweeping agenda focused on border security, deportations, and a range of other policy priorities.

During a private meeting with Republican senators on Capitol Hill, Trump outlined the planned actions, many of which are set to be unveiled on Inauguration Day, Jan. 20. Senior adviser Stephen Miller briefed GOP senators on key measures expected to take effect immediately, including immigration enforcement and border security initiatives. Axios first reported the details of the meeting.

“There will be a substantial number,” confirmed Sen. John Hoeven (R-N.D.).

Trump’s team is finalizing a broad slate of executive orders covering issues such as the U.S.-Mexico border wall, energy policies, federal workforce rules, school gender policies, and vaccine mandates. These actions reflect promises made during Trump’s campaign and are designed to swiftly reverse many of President Biden’s executive orders while advancing Trump’s own agenda.

While first-day executive actions are common for new administrations, Trump’s planned rollout represents an unprecedented effort to bypass Congress and implement his policies directly, reshaping the federal government’s direction in untested ways.

Key Priorities for the New Administration
Senators briefed by Trump and his team expect the administration to focus heavily on border security. Plans include completing the U.S.-Mexico border wall, establishing immigration detention facilities for migrants awaiting deportation, and reinstating measures from Trump’s first term, such as requiring migrants to apply for asylum in other countries or remain in Mexico while their cases are processed.

The administration is also targeting approximately $100 billion in funding for these proposals, which will be included in budget reconciliation legislation. Enforcement efforts are expected to prioritize deporting migrants who recently entered the U.S., those with criminal convictions, and those ordered removed by courts.

“That’s the low-hanging fruit,” said Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.), referencing the estimated one million individuals eligible for immediate deportation. “Start working through that process.”

Symbolic and Substantive Actions
Trump’s actions may range from significant policy shifts to symbolic gestures signaling his administration’s priorities. During the campaign, Trump joked about signing executive orders from a “tiny desk” at the Capitol on Inauguration Day. While such theatrics are unlikely, he is expected to sign official nominations for Cabinet and administrative roles after taking the oath of office.

The Senate is preparing to hold confirmation hearings for Trump’s key nominees in the coming week, with the goal of confirming several on Inauguration Day. Senate Majority Leader John Thune expressed cautious optimism: “That would be nice. We’ll see.”