Donald Trump Ends Birthright Citizenship for Non-Citizens; Withdraws from WHO

President Donald Trump, hours after returning to the White House, signed a flurry of executive orders undoing 78 policies from the Biden administration. Among these, Trump ended automatic birthright citizenship for children born in the U.S. to non-citizen parents. Under the new order, U.S. citizenship at birth will now require at least one parent to be a U.S. citizen, green card holder, or member of the military. Federal agencies have 30 days to implement the policy.
In another landmark move, Trump signed an order withdrawing the U.S. from the World Health Organization (WHO). He criticized the agency’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and alleged bias toward China. Trump also began the process to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement, citing his focus on energy independence and reversing climate-related policies to boost oil, gas, and mining industries.
Declaring a national energy emergency, Trump lifted restrictions on fossil fuel production, emphasizing America’s potential to dominate global manufacturing by capitalizing on its energy resources. He also reversed Biden’s Green Policy on electric vehicles, prioritizing traditional energy sectors.
Trump’s administration will review trade relations with China, Mexico, and Canada, signaling possible tariffs of up to 25% on imports from Mexico and Canada by February 1. Additionally, he declared a national emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border, ordering troop deployments to address what he called a “disastrous invasion.”
The president delayed enforcement of a TikTok ban for 75 days, granting federal agencies discretion in its implementation. He also ended federal work-from-home policies, requiring employees to return to in-person work full-time unless exempted by department heads.
In a controversial move, Trump signed orders to restore freedom of speech protections, recognizing only two genders—male and female—within federal policy. He also renamed the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America” as a symbolic measure.
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Trump issued over 1,500 pardons for individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol riots, calling it a step toward addressing “injustices” under the Biden administration.
With these sweeping changes, Trump underscored his intent to reestablish his “America First” agenda, prioritizing national interests and reversing key policies of his predecessor.